ARKE is here!!!!
ARKE, the new innovative concept by Technogym has arrived and ChicPhysique are the first on the island to have acquired the equipment. Classes starting this week so be ready to be blown away. Functional training at its very best.
Vacancy for Instructor
ChicPhysique will soon be moving to a larger premises and we are therefore looking to expand the business. We are currently looking for a an experienced mature Fitness Instructor. The following assets are vital.
Experience in the industry
Trustworthy, hard working and willing to work within an experienced team.
Qualified up to NVQ 3 or Sports Science Degree.
Able to work with more mature clients on a one to one or small group sessions.
Good contract of employment on offer with ample scope to progress.
Please forward CV to curyalan@gmail.com with reasons why you want this opportunities and what you can offer?
“Easyline” classes
Monday 8-9pm
Tuesday 7-8am, 09.30-10.30am, 7-8pm
Wednesday 7-8pm, 8-9pm
Thursday 0930-10.30am, 8-9pm
Friday 7-8am, 7-8pm
Saturday 08.30-09.30am
Keep it simple
We have been fed years and years of dietary information with regards healthy living. We are bombarded with a daily deluge of diets. Atkins, Hay, Zone diets, you name it and I bet some sad individual will be telling you it’s the best thing since sliced bread? Incidentally what was the best thing before sliced bread? I digress.
We the fitness industry are to blame because instead of making life as simple as possible which people can actually understand we’ve decided to complicate everybody’s life by going oh so technical. Consequently the vast majority of people give up. Good practical advice is what we at ChicPhysique recommend. Small portions, regular meals, eating the correct macro nutrients (Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats) at the right times and reduce the unhealthy items to a sensible level. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will give you your micro-nutrients (Vitamins and Minerals) and drinking plenty water will flush and hydrate the system. A good balance would be 50% Carbohydrates, 25% Protein, 25% Fat but let’s keep it simple to start with. Surely it’s not that easy?? Well yes it is but of course for some we need to look slightly deeper. But don’t go there unless you have to because life’s hard enough as it is.
Over 20 years experience as a Personal trainer have confirmed to me that a combination of a sensible diet and increased activity levels is a far more effective solution than either diet or exercise on their own. By exercising we increase the energy deficit, we increase the mobilization and oxidation of fats, we increase our fat free body mass ie muscle which in turn increases our metabolism and we offset the deterioration in our immune system which can accompany weight loss. Of course I could go on listing the dozens of benefits, increased bone density, lower resting heart rate, greater lung capacity, etc. etc. but this article is about weight loss so let’s keep it simple.
Recent surveys have suggested that Women tend to lose weight because of vanity whilst Men tend to lose weight because of health? In my experience however dealing more with the older, over 40 client as I do, vanity would still come out tops in both categories even though in this age group health issues should be greater issues. “Over 40 and feeling your age?” is our advert and it really hits a note. I find that the thought of re capturing that lost youth and feeling fitter and firmer, whilst visibly seeing the difference is a huge motivation. Men tend to lose weight easier than women in the Over 40 bracket due to the infamous “change of life” scenario which the ladies have to go through. Apart from the hot flushes they are faced with the facts that 90% of menopausal women will gain some weight between the ages of 35-55 as their hormones go through one of nature’s transitions. Men don’t have the same biological change, their’s is much more subtle. Down loading Bob Dylan videos off YouTube ,buying a motorbike and spending more time in the garden shed may be the only hint you ladies get, that your husband may be hitting that mid life crisis.
The secret is to treat exercise as a hobby not a chore. Don’t put all your focus on weight loss but think “Fit” and educate yourself on the benefits and how your body is responding and with a controlled food intake, the weight loss will happen. The greatest diet in the world will still depend on the “will” to change. The most successful weight loss I have seen has been from people who have simply decided enough is enough and something has clicked inside their heads that no matter what, they are going to reach their goals.A statement from the National Task Force on the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity best sums up the difficulty in losing weight. “Obese individuals who undertake weight loss efforts should be ready to commit to lifelong changes in their behavioural patterns, diet and physical activity”. On a final note here’s something to think about. Next time you have a slice of pizza, just think that it will take 1 hour of swimming to burn those calories off!!
Chic Physique would like to apologise to Pizza hut for any damages caused.
Sleep well……..
Over 40′s, where are you??
Are you over 40 and feeling your age? Are you working long hours and trapped in the rat race? Have you little or no time for yourself with middle age upon you? ChiqPhysique is looking to target your age group. No intimidating commercial gyms, no feelings of being out of place, just a warm cosy atmosphere where you will be in the majority. With an average age of 43 years our studios will help you regain your health and confidence. All our instructors are qualified Personal Instructors who will make your visits pleasurable and friendly. Professional help and equipment to get the best results. All clients attending our studios will be supervised either on a personal one to one or in a structured group session, guaranteeing more attention and a quality service. We look forwarding to meeting you and turning back life’s clock.
Alan
Easyline Schedule Spring 2011
The new sessions of Easyline have now started. Bookings can only be guaranteed through payment which remains at €5 per session when paid in advance for the said period. Missed sessions can be made up but only if there is availability and within the said period and are not carried forward. To pay per class is €7.50. Bookings will be on a first come first served basis and we are accepting bookings for the new period as from now.
Please find underneath the spring schedule:
Mon – 20.00
Tues – 07.00, 09.30 and 19.00
Wed – 19.00 and 20.00
Thurs – 09.30 and 20.00
Friday – 07.00 and 19.00
Sat – 08.30
You can also ask about being assessed on our HumanLab VO2 Fitness Analysis machine for those who would like to take their fitness to a new level.
As always we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you.
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year!!!
Just to say a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you and all your families and a special thank you for all your support throughout the year.
Alan, Alexandra and Ian
