Greetings!

LEAN MUSCLE MASS 

 

I thought it was a timely to remind you about what fat loss really means in terms of the numbers on the scales... 

   

Just remember that getting a lean and fit physique has more to do with losing body fat while maintaining (or gaining) lean muscle mass than losing weight.  

 

For women who have a low body fat % of around 21-24%, weight loss becomes somewhat irrelevant. You can lose fat and gain lean muscle at the same rate so your body weight actually doesn't change much at all, while still dramatically improving your physique.  Have you ever worn a pair of jeans and they feel tight or loose but you are still the exact same weight? This is because muscle is heavier than fat and so when you have more lean muscle you could weigh the same on the scales but be a lot leaner looking and therefore your clothes fit better. 

 

And the best way to increase your lean muscle mass is by doing compound movements using a challenging load... just like we do in our strength training sessions at Fitness Fix.

 

So it might be time for you to stop focusing on just losing weight. Although weight loss is part of the process (especially for those who are overweight), it should never be done while sacrificing your lean muscle mass.   

 

If you want to know more about the benefits of strength training then please chat to Patricia or myself. 

 


   

 

Director, Fitness Fix  
FITNESS FIX WALKING GROUP


oksana and sally
 Meet: 7.30am every Saturday at Mairangi Bay Surf Club

 

If walking is your thing then this group is definitely for you... and if chatting's your thing, or just hanging out with friends while you're keeping fit... then this group is absolutely definitely for you!

 

We walk from Mairangi Bay to Browns Bay and return which takes around 1/2 hours.

Coffee: Our walks always finish with coffee and a chat - definitely a highlight!

Donation: Gold coin donation for the New Zealand Heart Foundation

 

Upcoming walk at Okura - Saturday 14th April

 

   

YOUR BODY & WATER 
 

 

  

Your body is estimated to be about 60 to 70 percent water. Blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water. You need water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to your organs and tissues. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs.

 


The Fitness Fix stars this week are Maree, Pam, Lynda and Sharon for all competing in the Coatesville Classic on Sunday... it sounds like you all had a great time.

Well done to Catherine, Zona, Diane & Lucy for all competing in the Round the Bays with the other 70,000 people you all looked so fresh at the end & full of smiles!

It is great to see these ladies achieving their dreams by simply setting a goal and then doing the planned training.

If you are looking for a fitness goal and not sure what you would like to do... email me sally@fitnessfix.co.nz and I would love to help you find your own meaningful goal.

COTTAGE PIE 

This is a yummy, healthy version of cottage pie, using cauliflower for the topping instead of potato. A hearty meal as the days start to draw a little shorter & one that the whole family will enjoy. 

PINK PILATES FUNDRAISING EVENT 

It's not too late to come and join me this Thursday night

Come and join me at the Pink & Steel Pilates fundraising night on Thursday 22nd March at 7pm, at North Shore Golf Club

Get a sneak preview of the Pink PilatesTV3 Documentary ... includes charity auction.    



PROTEIN BAR ORDER FORM


You can place an order for your protein bars and I can have them ready at your next session for you. Or alternatively I can courier them out to you anywhere in NZ. Click here to view bars & to download the order form.

 
Through Fitness Fix, Sally is giving women who previously lacked the motivation, support or courage to fit  fitness in to their lives an opportunity to achieve amazing results for themselves in a way that is easy and effective. They may be women who do not fit the gym model or who don't enjoy exercising alone but who  want to get together to make fitness and associated activities part of their daily lives by adding fun and friendships into their fitness regimes.
 
Contact Sally to see how she can help you transform your life today
021 900 643 
sally@fitnessfix.co.nz