Wellbeing/new you ideas
l Choose something you really want to do.
It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it’s
something that appeals to you.
l Have a goal and decide what it is you want
to achieve through exercise. This will make
any routine much easier to stick to.
l Build up exercise slowly and gradually –
starting with just two sessions a week for the
Kettlebells are small
first three weeks.
enough to be taken on
walks and you don’t need
l Try to do your exercise at the same times
any fancy gym equipment.
each week. Making it part of your regular
routine means you’re less likely to skip a
tool but have found fame in recent You may just get the triathlon bug and, if you session and you can plan ahead.
years with people wanting to combine do, there are hundreds of friendly local races l Consider exercising with a friend or family
cardiovascular fitness with weight training. and plenty of clubs to support you. You can member. It’ll give you a support network and
You’ll need guidance if you want to start find events, races and other resources at make you accountable to someone.
using them, but once you’ve mastered the
www.britishtriathlon.org. l Think about working with a personal
basics there’ll be no stopping you. Clare Donovan, 56, took up triathlon trainer, either on a one-to-one basis or in a
Charlotte Ord from Phoenix Pro seven years ago. ‘I have always ridden a bike small group. This will keep you motivated
Fitness in Guildford, a personal trainer but had never ridden in competition,’ she and keep your exercise varied, interesting and
who specialises in kettlebell training (www. says. ‘I did compete in swimming at school, tailored to what you want and need.
charlotteord.com), explains: ‘The beauty of though. Somewhere out of the blue, aged 49, ‘If you have diabetes, you must seek
kettlebells is the ease with which they can I decided that I could try a triathlon. Despite advice from your GP before starting any
be implemented into everyday life. Small not really enjoying running, I have not looked exercise routine, in order to fully understand
and compact, they provide a simple and back. Training keeps me fit and I enjoy the how your medication [if you take any] may
effective method of managing your weight personal challenge of competition as well be affected by exercise,’ Jo says. ‘It’s also
and improving fitness levels. They come in a as the camaraderie. It’s hard to get out for important that you keep your exercise
variety of sizes to suit all abilities and, used a run when it’s wet and cold, but I feel great low-impact (cycling, walking, dancing,
correctly, are suitable for those embarking afterwards – mentally and physically!’ swimming, and so on) – at least while you’re
on a fitness regime. Kettlebells combine starting out. Ensure you have good, well-
cardiovascular and strength training, fitted footwear and check your feet daily
resulting in a form of exercise that is for blisters or other problems. And let your
exceptionally time-efficient and convenient, personal trainer or training partners know
as well as great fun. you have diabetes and what to do in the
‘Training with kettlebells has a number event of a hypo.
of benefits for people with diabetes. It ‘Above all else, make it fun!’ Jo emphasises.
challenges the body’s cardiovascular ‘No one wants to do something that they
capacity which helps keep your heart don’t enjoy. Don’t worry if it takes you
healthy. The unique exercises help increase some time to find the right thing for you.
range of motion, while the weight of the Remember, while you’re trying new things,
kettlebell encourages the development of you’re still getting exercise!’ n
stronger, denser bones and leaner muscles.
Best of all, you don’t need a gym or any
Get kitted out
other equipment!’
Exercise doesn’t have to cost the
Triathlon
earth, but it is important to ensure
New to the Summer Olympics in 2000,
you wear the correct clothing. If you’re
triathlon is still the UK’s fastest growing sport.
Above: Now an Olympic sport, the triathlon
spending time on your feet, make
Triathlon races combine swimming, cycling is really growing in popularity.
sure you’ve got the right trainers for
and running but triathletes tend to practise
your gait, weight and activity. A good,
one sport at a time, only occasionally putting Getting motivated
independent sports shop will advise.
two of them together (typically a bike ride and Has that inspired you? Jo Underhill from JKZ
Women should purchase a sports bra
then a run). While triathlon does demand a Health and Fitness in Woking is a personal
which suits both bust size and activity
certain level of fitness, there is nothing to stop trainer who specialises in helping people
levels. Try
www.lessbounce.com for
you starting out with a few lengths at your who are new to exercise. She lets us in on the
great advice and a good range.
local pool, a gentle bike ride and a slow jog. secrets of making exercise a success:
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