Why Personal Fitness Training is a Good Choice for You?

There is an old saying that health is wealth but from past some time especially during the last decade as an impact of hectic working schedule people are not able to pay proper attention towards their precious wealth and are caught by various health problems. The main reason which comes in front at first instance that is responsible for the emergence of different health problems is irregular eating habits of today’s generation, especially they are crazy towards junk food. As the result of which they silently invite various health problems which after passing time take serious shape and they are not able to carry their regular activities properly. Finally they have to consult some doctor who advises them to change their lifestyle and start regular workout.

Going through all these concerns now a day’s various gym centers have come up in different corners of every city where persons of different age groups including both men and women can be seen going through tough work out under supervision of expert physical trainer. Apart from this there are various persons who acquire the services of personal fitness trainer to help them in getting healthy physique. It would not be wrong to say that this practice has increased the role of personal physical trainers and given birth to concept of Personal Fitness Training.

In recent time concept of Personal Fitness Training has emerged as the boon for persons who cannot go to fitness centers due to different reasons. Arranging for a personal trainer offers various benefits to the person.  The most important benefit which a person enjoys from a personal fitness trainer is personal attention towards the individual, because in the gym centre as there are various members it is not possible to pay specific attention of each person. But as a personal trainer is appointed only for a individual he pays proper attention towards him.

The next important benefit of this program is that a personal fitness trainer is a knowledgeable person who carries complete theoretical and practical knowledge of physical training as the result of which he can determine exercise according to physical requirement of a person.

Moving ahead a personal trainer keeps motivating his trainees for a regular work out because normally people start a workout in excitement but after some time they start neglecting exercise, but a personal trainer motivates for exercise.

With this a personal trainer keeps watch on your performance and keep updating  improvements taking place in your physique apart from this he keeps suggesting the person the appropriate diet which could help in retaining the best health. 

Can’t cut the calories anymore?

Can’t cut the calories anymore?

Did you know that as a society we are consuming fewer calories than 50 years ago, how-ever our waist lines continue to expand writes Dan Bennett from MBF Personal Training. How has this come about and more importantly what can we do about it to help to improve our health and reduce those expanding waist lines?

The answer to this question is that we as a society have been reducing our levels of activity and this has caused us to still be consuming more calories than we are expending. If you are not eating too much but still increasing in weight I suggest you should be looking at your energy expenditure and how you can fit into your lifestyle greater activity.

This could be

·          Start walking everyday building up from 5 minutes to 45 minutes

·          Walking the kids to school instead of driving

·          Doing more of your shopping on foot

·          Offer to take your neighbours dog for a walk around the local woods

·          Do the house work ‘at speed’

·          Two 45 minute power walks a day

·          Take an exercise class

·          Head to the gym and get a new programme to follow

Remember that you are not only improving your well being and health but could also educating your children (no matter how old) how to lead a healthier life.

Dan Bennett

We are happy to train anyone within the following area and we can train anyone anywhere when providing a plan over the phone or via email.

Our local area is generally a 30 minute drive from Burgess Hill this includes.

Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Keymer, Ditchling, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Lindfield, Turners Hill, East Grinstead, Lewes, Barcombe, Plumpton, Chailey, Uckfield, Crawley, Gatwick, Barcombe, Handcross, Warninglid, Horsham, Cowfold, Billingshurst, Storrington, Henfield, Washington, Dial Post, Partridge Green, Steyning, Bramber, Fulking, Poynings, Hove, Southwick, Brighton, Rottingdean and Falmer.

Mexican Red Snapper

Mexican Red Snapper

A great dish with rice

Serves 4

4 red snapper fillets

2 tablespoons of lime juice

3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 ripe tomatoes,peeled seeded and chopped

1 bunch parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh chile pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed

Pinch of cinnamon

Sea salt or fish sauce



To peel the tomatoes after placing in boiling water for 30



Rub the fillets with lime juice, cover and refridgerate for several hours

Dry the fillets with paper towels. In a cast iron (ideally) skillet, saute the fillets briefly in olive oil on both sides. Transfer to an oiled pyrex baking dish. Add more olive oil to the skillet. Saute the onion until soft. Add teh remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes or more until most of the liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with sea salt or fish sauce. Strew the sauce over the fish and back at 350 degrees F until tender, about 25 minutes. Serve with rice.

Source: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon 2001

Dan Bennett

We are happy to train anyone within the following area and we can train anyone anywhere when providing a plan over the phone or via email.

Our local area is generally a 30 minute drive from Burgess Hill this includes.

Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Keymer, Ditchling, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Lindfield, Turners Hill, East Grinstead, Lewes, Barcombe, Plumpton, Chailey, Uckfield, Crawley, Gatwick, Barcombe, Handcross, Warninglid, Horsham, Cowfold, Billingshurst, Storrington, Henfield, Washington, Dial Post, Partridge Green, Steyning, Bramber, Fulking, Poynings, Hove, Southwick, Brighton, Rottingdean and Falmer.

Eating out concepts of what to choose

 Eating out concepts of what to choose

Eating out can be a great pleasure. It can be relaxing and enjoyable with the added advantage that the shopping, preperation, cooking and clearing up are all done for you. You may eat out because it's a special occasion or just because you ahve no ffod available at home. However, in many restaurants and take aways is often too high in fat and too low in carbohydrates for your nutirtional needs. One in a while this is OK but if you eat out reguarly then you must try to be more careful. Some descriptions infer a healthier choice, but be careful of such descriptions as 'salad bar' and 'for slimmers'.

Eating out and eating on the move can be difficult. Remember that you are the customer and can often request changes in the way the food is cooked and served. This is obviously more difficult in the fast food chain restaurants with a standard menu.

IN THE TAKE AWAY

In the Burger Bar- Order a plain grilled burger. Ask for an extra bread bun. Milk shakes are generally a god choice since they are relatively high in CHO and low in fat; milk is often semi-skimmed.

In the 'Chippy'- Generally the chips are larger and lower in fat than French fries. Avoid eating lots of batter and batter bits - just eat the fish inside. Order mushy peas if they are available.

In the Pizza House- Order deep pan and 'go easy on the cheese'. Ask for extra low fat toppings such as mushrooms, peppers, onions and sweetcorn.

In the Kebab House- Avoid doner kebabs. Opt for shish kebabs and eatmore pitta bread and salad.

In the Jacket Potato Place- Jacket potatoes are always a great choice. Fill with cottage cheeze, baked beans, tuna and sweetcorn and as many other salad items as you desire.

More eating outon the Move

 In the Sports and Leisure Centre.

Most centres offer a cafe or snack bar and vending machines. Items on offer in the cafe and snack bar are variable - many centres employ outside caterers to run thier facilities. Cost is a major priority. The foods served do not always reflect the goals of the healthy training diet. vending machines are usually packed full of snack foods high in fand and/or sugar. Inspect the foods on offer in thevenues you frequent and make your decision. It may be wsier and less expensive to take your own.

In the Steak House.
Choose plain melon or soup (not creamed) to start and select a whole meal roll. Order lean grilled meat or fish. Opt for a plain jacket potato in preference to fries and ask for your salad dressing to be served on the side. many pffer a salad bar so you can make your own choices.

In the Road Side Cafe

It is probably teven more difficult to make healthy food choices here than in the pub. Most are too high in fat. Ask for extra unbuttered bread with meals. Pancakes and sandwiches with lean and lower fat fillings are better options.

At the Salad Bar
Many items are to high in fat. The potato salad, coleslaw and other creamy looking dishes are full of high fat mayonnaise and croutons are fried. Avoid as much of the mayonnaise and added sauces e.g. thousand island, blue cheese as possible.

At the Buffet table
The options available are immense. many buffet items are often high in fat e.g. pastries, chicken goujons, sausage rolls, sausages, cheese canapes, vol au vents and the rest. Even the sandwiches may not be the best bet if they are laden with butter, margarine and mayonnaise. make your choices but then aviod the rest of the table!

Desserts
Not all desserts are bad! Try to choose those lower in fat. avoid fresh cream gateaux and other very creamy deserts e.g. icecream, tiramisu, creamed rice, mousse, etc. Choose those based on fruits and meringes e.g. fresh fruit salad, summer pudding, fruit sorbet. Aviod adding extra cream. Ask for plain low fat yougurt or low fat fromage frais if available.