Back from Holiday!

Back with a bump today from sunny Italy and Switzerland. I have to say I feel like I need a holiday to recover from all the waking I have done in Rome, Florence, Milan and then Switzerland - not to mention all the trains...but what a fantastic time and opportunity to see amazing scenery and chill out. I am probably sad in the fact I am happy to get back to work - I must love what I do :-) I have popped you over this Monday morning email to just remind you of the things we have going on this month at SJ Fitness and also to talk to you about body shape. Make sure you read below the description on how to determine your body shape, as later this week I will be sending you over exercises you can do that are specific to your shape. - thanks for taking the time to read.

SJ x

Bootcamp - we have new dates for 2009 on the website! BOOTCAMP DATES The Classic Bootcamp is £99 and is intensive for 2 weeks - if you want to drop a dress size and want to do it FAST, get booked up!  Today is the last chance to bag an extra personal training session worth £35 - if you book onto any bootcamp call 0141 221 2332 or email info@sjfitness.com we will take your email or call as commitment to book and hold your promotion deal.

We have a new Bootcamp starting tonight at 6pm - there is still time to book.

 Personal training is the fastest way to make sure you get and stay in shape.This month we have a personal training offer to suit any purse string! You can get 5 personal sessions for £100, thus saving you £75. An individual session is £35, but if you book for 5 you will get 5 for £100. 5 sessions is the max you can book under this offer and. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please email info@sjfitness.com and we will sort the rest.
We have 7 spaces left.

Vibration training is huge right now, the results you get on the machine are incredible! 1 session with a trainer costs £8 - we have an offer of 8 sessions for £48 - but to excite you, we will give you 8 sessions for £30, email info@sjfitness.com to get booked. You have all gone mad with this deal, and it is still open for email clients - book your 8 sessions now (have to say, its fab for cellulite)


To book any of the deals in this email offer please email info@sjfitness.com or call 0141 221 2332 Jennifer will be happy to get you sorted.
 

 
What Shape Are You and are you training to get the best results for your shape?

Have you ever noticed that your body shape is quite different from that of your best friend, sister, or workmate? Have you been wondering why some people have that hourglass figure, while others are more pear-like in appearance? We are all different and need to exercise for our on specific body type - as one size exercise does not fit all! This week I am going to be taking you through the different body shapes we have - and teach you how to sculpt your best shape for your body type.

What is Body type?

 In addition to your body type, you will also find that you have a distinct body shape. Your body shape is based upon the size of your physical features and the overall balance of your body. Men and women tend to have different body shapes. Men are often described as having a rectangular shape or a cone shape. Women are typically described as having hourglass, pear, apple, or ruler body shapes.

The 3 types

  • Endomorphs: Endomorphs tend to have bigger bones. These men and women usually have round faces with larger thighs and hips. Endomorphs have arms and legs that tend to be short and tapering, giving them a stocky appearance. Most endomorphs have comparatively small hands and feet and a high waist. Additionally, endomorphs have higher levels of body fat than the other body types, but they can also build muscle and lean mass easily. Weight loss is most difficult for the endomorph body type. :-(
  • Mesomorphs: Mesomorphs are usually described as having an athletic build. They often have an hourglass or ruler shape, and gain muscle mass easily. The majority of mesomorphs have broad shoulders and a narrow waist. They have a fast metabolism and can lose weight more easily than endomorphs.
  • Ectomorphs: Ectomorphs have a thin, linear appearance. Most ectomorphs look like rulers, with narrow waists, hips, and shoulders. Ectomorphs can lose weight easily and tend to have low levels of body fat. However, they also have a harder time gaining lean muscle mass.
    Few people actually fall distinctly into one category. Instead, it is much more likely that you will be a combination of the body types. Common combinations include ecto-mesomorph and endo-mesomorph.
Determining Your Body Shape

 Before you can perform the right exercises for your body, you need to determine which type of body shape you have.

Hourglass: Women with an hourglass shape are often envied by all of their friends. This is because hourglasses have well-proportioned upper and lower bodies, with a distinctively narrow waist. However, if you are an hourglass, you may find that you tend to gain weight all over your body, particularly in your hips and chest area. Hourglasses tend to be endomorphs or mesomorphs.

Pear: Pear-shaped women tend to have larger lower bodies and smaller upper bodies. If you are a pear, you will find that your hips are slightly wider than your shoulders and that you tend to gain weight below your waist. Pears usually have small chests and flat stomachs. Most pears are mesomorphs.

Apple: Apples are generally bigger on the top half of their bodies than on the bottom half. They commonly have slim hips and a large chest and stomach. Apples tend to gain weight above the waist or along the backside. The majority of apples are mesomorphs or endomorphs.

Ruler: Women with a ruler shape tend to be waif-like and slim. Rulers have no large differences between the size of their hips, waists, and shoulders. Rulers tend to put on weight in their stomach and backside, while maintaining slender arms and legs. Most rulers are ectomorphs.

Later this week I will send you details of what exercises you should be doing to get the best out of your shape - stay tuned.
Sarah-Jane Hunter
SJ Fitness