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Today we share a blog from Anthony Hartcher of Me & My Wellness. Longevity work closely with Anthony and his company who are experts in health and wellness, lifestyle change and nutrition. We have previously collaborated with Anthony on our very popular 10 Nutrition FAQs Blog. Anthony has written a blog during COVID-19 to discuss…

Don’t you just love how the English language is constantly evolving? We have new terms being created all the time. The new words added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2014 include: wackadoodle, scissor-kick and honky-tonker. Other words are simply changing their definitions as time goes by. The word “gay” has changed its meaning several times over the course of history. What was once more closely defined as happy now also means homosexual and for the younger generations it more likely means something like “lame”. Oh yeah, that word has eveolved its definition as well. That is the beginning of the problem when it comes to having a discussion on fitness. Many people don’t really know what it means to be fit because there are many definitions of fitness and many opinions on what it means to be fit. Describing someone as fit can mean that you think they are: attractive, healthy, compatible, strong, muscular, lean, skinny and the list goes on. Well, let’s see if I can clear some of this confusion up:

Recent discussions with clients have lead me to revisit the importance of goal-setting and planning. You have probably all heard of the SMART principle which states that goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound. When I conduct Certificate IV Fitness Courses this is the principle that we teach our students to use for developing goals for clients. This is a great system. It’s memorable and easy to apply and you can cross-check your goal with each of the 5 points to ensure that it is an appropriate goal. Once we have a goal set we can then work backwards to develop a plan that will deliver the client to the goal. Where I have found that this principle runs into trouble is when the goal does not provide sufficient motivation for the client to undertake the necessary changes in their lifestyle to achieve the goal. So our goal can be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound but if motivation is poor then our goal can easily slip by. Which brings me to my concerns over the word “motivation” and our reliance on someone or something providing the motivation for us?

Longevity Pilates Classes at Regenesis Longevity is pleased to announce that we have launched 2 new pilates classes at Regenesis Fitness. Exercise Physiologist and Pilates Instructor Laura Long will be guiding clients through the class. Here are some of the benefits you can expect: Increased core strength Improved posture and motor control Increased balance Increased flexibility…

School holidays are fast approaching, it’s now time to consider what your child could be doing with their time away from school. Often during school holidays, children can be inactive, being stuck in front of screens for hours on end. Do you ever wonder if there is a better way for them to spend their…