Bonjour mes amis
This week the focus is on personal fitness & getting into shape for the big day so I’m introducing you to two incredible women who can not only help you achieve your weight & fitness goals but also change the way you approach exercise.
First up is for this week is my very own personal trainer Krysia Child from DASH! Spot on Fitness. My mother is actually responsible for introducing me to Krysia after runn
ing into her at a park during her morning walk and ever since then I’ve been a huge fan of her work.
At the beginning of our "relationship" I challenged Krysia to a 2 month challenge to whip me into shape for the official launch of The Little White Wedding Company & even though most of my sessions were filled with complaints about how much my body hurt (all due to my natural tendency towards the “less is more” approach!) I have to commend her for not only putting up with me but for also transforming my body.
Krysia & I are also in the process of putting together a Bridal Bootcamp for those of you who would like to challenge yourselves before your wedding day but until then…here’s what Krysia had to say during our 5 minutes…
What are the best types of exercise to lose weight?
One of the best types of exercise to lose weight is anaerobic interval training. Anaerobic interval training consists of periods of intense work followed by periods of rest. Anaerobic interval training can be performed on a bike, out on the road running or walking, swimming, boxing or skipping.
An example of an anaerobic interval training program is:
Warm up of 5 minutes at about 50% of your maximum effort, followed by 10-20 minutes of 90seconds at 100% effort (sprinting) with 90 seconds to 2 minutes of 75% effort (recovery) followed by a 5 minute cool down at 50%.
What would you recommend for the Bride & Groom in terms of diet & what are some common mistakes?
I would recommend that both the bride and groom see a nutritionist who will be able to help them in making smart and balanced nutritional choices leading up to their big day.
How long does it take to see results?
It all depends on how motivated and determined the individual is to get results.
If your wedding is close I would recommend the following training program:
The Ultimate Bridal Boot Camp – this is aimed solely at the bride-to-be and consists of 4 sessions per week over a 4 week program where everything is geared towards ensuring the bride is looking fabulous as she walks down the aisle.
Or if you have a little more time up your sleeve why not treat yourself and your bridal party to the Royal Treatment?
The Royal Treatment package gets the job done. This package is 2 sessions per week over 8 weeks and is designed to help the bridal party get themselves fit and healthy in time for the wedding.
It is important to realise that if it is weight loss that you’re after you need to burn around 9000 calories before you lose 1kg of weight!
This is easily achieved if you are working with a personal trainer and are monitoring your intake of food and output of energy. To see results in the fastest time possible you need to workout at least 3 times a week with 5 times a week being optimal. Include weights training and interval work in your workouts to boost your metabolism. Set realistic goals and stick to them!
Remember - Personal trainers are expert body transformation specialist.
What is a common weight loss myth you encounter? 
The Biggest Loser façade which peaks when the show airs – this is where people believe that they too are able to lose between 10 and 15kg a week.
People forget that to be on the Biggest Loser the contestants are removed from their family, friends and daily commitments. Although the show serves as a great motivator it is unrealistic.
Aim for a healthy loss of 1 to 1.5kg of fat each week and you will be removing weight in a healthy and sustainable environment. Focus on removing weight, that way you will be keeping it off for good.
Are regular sauna visits & massages useful when trying to lose weight?
Absolutely – they help with the recovery process. Sauna visits and massages can help you recover from your personal training session and in doing so will keep you motivated, attending your training sessions and on track to achieving your goals.
If you would like some more information about Krysia’s personal or group fitness training please contact her on 0421 187 226
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Try incorporating small changes in your diet day by day, you’ll be amazed at how it worked as you stepped on the scales months after. Set attainable goals like eating more fresh fruits for snacks and desserts rather than reaching for that bag of chips. Make water your favorite drink more than sodas and artificial fruit juices. They are full of sugars. One tip: set an alarm for drinking water. It may sound funny but it works. Try to time yourself, that way you will end up more hydrated by drinking eight to ten glasses of water every thirty minutes to an hour. Believe me, you’ll see.
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