Kiwifit Personal Training, Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing Blog

Gotta Squat

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:54:45 GMT

Flick through a fitness magazine and you will almost certainly see a squat movement included in any fitness and weight loss programme. The reason for this is that squatting is an excellent weight loss and toning exercise (because it uses the biggest muscle groups in the legs and buttocks, which burns additional calories)

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Walking the Rakiura Track by Bron

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:10:43 GMT

Over Valentines Day weekend I will be exploring the fascinating Stewart Island with two great friends, a backpack, hiking boots & a sleeping bag. Ok, so has the Grinch stolen Valentine’s Day?More...

Working Out when you are Short of Time

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:08:38 GMT

It would be lovely if we could always find an extra half an hour to an hour in the day to fit in a good workout, and it is ideal to plan that into your day at least five days per week. Regular exercise is an absolutely essential part of a healthy lifestyle.More...

Sensible Tips for the Silly Season – Part 1

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:15:32 GMT

It’s the time of year when parties, barbeques and Christmas feast can get the better of usMore...

Exercise with a Purpose

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:26:47 GMT

Do you have a goal and a plan for your workout? Recently I was observing people in the gym and saw numerous people cycling leisurely whilst reading a magazine or walking slowly whilst chatting to a friend. All of these things are fine for passing the time, but if your plan is to lose weight and get fit you need to read on.More...

Give it a Tri

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:11:42 GMT

...triathlon training (swim, cycle, run) or Duathlon training (run, cycle, and run) provide one of the best ways to get your body in shape fast...More...

Slim girls – Listen Up

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:10:23 GMT

Just because you are skinny doesn’t mean you can afford to skip the exercise...More...

To Eat Less, Savour your Mealtime

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:59:28 GMT

I am a bit of a people watcher. A couple of nights ago my husband and I were out for a lovely dinner and I found myself (discreetly) watching a large...More...

To Diet or Not to Diet?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:52:00 GMT

To Diet or Not to Diet

For those of us in the Southern hemisphere it's that time of the year again. The sun is shining, our mood is improving and we want to fling away the layers of winter clothes and with them the extra kilos...More...

Kick Start Your Week by Setting New Goals

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:44:00 GMT

Don’t let the idea of yet another Monday, and another week get you down. Think of Monday morning as a brand new start and a launching pad for success - a chance to set some...More...