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ADVERTORIAL<br />
hat’s where Brian Jansen from VG Evolution Body and Fitness<br />
comes to the rescue. A health and fitness guru and multiaward-winning<br />
bodybuilder, Brian offers a range of services<br />
that will help you get your bod into tip-top shape and smash those<br />
almost long-forgotten New Year’s resolutions.<br />
Not only does he offer one on one personal training in a tranquil,<br />
safe and judge-free environment, but also gives valuable dietary<br />
guidelines because “your diet is much more important than the<br />
actual workout. The first thing that comes to mind when someone<br />
is considering losing weight is to hit the gym! But a lot of people<br />
do not manage to shed any significant weight by doing months of<br />
gymming and wonder what they might be doing wrong.<br />
“Many people misunderstand the relationship that exists between food and<br />
exercise, but the fact remains that the former is an underlying fuel source<br />
that drives the latter. Without the right caloric intake, energy, and nutrients in<br />
your body, it is impossible to exercise effectively and achieve the weight loss<br />
that you desire.”<br />
Another quite impressive service that Brian offers is Electro Muscle Stimulation<br />
(EMS) training. A form of training that has become increasingly popular in<br />
the past few years. And it is not hard to see why. You only need to put in 20<br />
minutes - which is equivalent to about three hours in the gym - once a week to<br />
see real results. Tell us more!<br />
How it works<br />
EMS training is an innovative way to exercise that stimulates your muscles<br />
using a high-tech training suit. With strategically placed electrodes to target<br />
each of your major muscle groups, small electrical impulses are then sent to<br />
your muscles which mimic the action of the central nervous system, activating<br />
the muscles and contracting them in the same way, but using external<br />
impulses. These impulses reach deep muscle layers, which are harder to<br />
activate through normal training. The effect of the impulses causes the muscles<br />
to work harder than they would in a conventional training session but with<br />
much less work completed.<br />
The average person uses around 30 per cent of muscle fibres during a regular<br />
workout, but with a full-body EMS workout, up to 90 per cent of your muscles<br />
are activated, making your workouts more intense and delivering better results.<br />
It is high-intensity training, so do expect to break out into a sweat!<br />
The training doesn’t hurt and is best described as a tingly deep tissue massage.<br />
A few benefits of EMS training<br />
“EMS training is safe and effective for people of all ages and fitness levels. It’s<br />
gentle on your joints, making it perfect for older people. But it’s also ideal for<br />
professional athletes and sports people. The best part is, I can tailor your EMS<br />
workout according to your age group, fitness level and goals.”<br />
• Tones your body • Produces endorphins • Relieves joint pain • Improves<br />
postural control • Relieves stress and tension • Strengthens back´s muscles •<br />
Perfect for muscle recovery • Strengthens the pelvic floor • Increase muscle<br />
strength and endurance<br />
We all know that we shouldn’t take our health and body for granted. So, this<br />
year, you have no option but to prioritise your health, and what better way than<br />
having a professional like Brian helping and motivating you along the way?<br />
“I really care about my clients so I will go above and beyond to help them<br />
achieve the results they aim for. If I need to be a bit of a drill sergeant or<br />
cheerleader to get you motivated, then I’ll do so with a smile.”<br />
Great news, VG Evolution Body and Fitness operates during loadshedding!<br />
Situated at 5 Carlow Road, Kenmare, Krugersdorp. Appointment only.<br />
Details: Phone Brian at 076 577 9425, vgevolutionbodyandfitness@gmail.com or<br />
follow @VGEvolutionBodyandFitness on Facebook.<br />
Why exercise is wise<br />
• Helps maintain strong muscles<br />
and bones<br />
• Reduces risk of chronic disease<br />
• Gives you more energy<br />
• Makes you feel happier<br />
• Reduce stress<br />
• Improve your mental health<br />
• Boosts your confidence<br />
• Can help lower blood pressure<br />
Simple and affordable ways to<br />
improve our health and fitness<br />
• Take the dog for a walk<br />
• Play with your kids<br />
• Clean the house<br />
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator<br />
or escalator whenever you can<br />
• Remember to start small - small bouts<br />
of activity are better than knocking<br />
yourself out with a workout that will be<br />
hard to replicate.<br />
• Be consistent and try to get any form<br />
of exercise three to four days a week<br />
• Reduce sitting and screen time<br />
• Get to bed earlier<br />
• Make a few dietary substitutions:<br />
Swap white bread, rice, crackers and<br />
pasta for healthier whole-grain versions.<br />
Use skinless chicken in your recipes<br />
instead of skin-on, and leaner cuts of<br />
other meats such as beef or pork.<br />
Replace one sugary drink (soda, juice,<br />
etc.) each day with a tall glass of water.<br />
If you get hungry between meals,<br />
snack on a handful of almonds or<br />
cashews, a piece of whole fruit, or carrot<br />
sticks dipped in hummus rather than<br />
reaching for candy bars or potato chips.<br />
• Portion each meal<br />
• Eat more fruits and vegetables<br />
• Be patient when it comes to reaching<br />
your physical goals