Levity Health Centre

According to the dictionary levity means lightness of weight….I wonder …if I walked into a gym called Levity would my pounds fall off…? 

Enough of the Jokes… what is the Levity Health Centre actually about? Why has Coastal Bodies become aligned with it and how can it compliment your training and health?

Below we have the thoughts of one of Levity’s Personal Trainers, Benjamin Weale, after he was asked for a short explanation of Levity.

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  “A short article!? Where do I start?”

 In a nutshell, Levity is a one of a kind, truly holistic health centre that encompasses everything from Medicine to Fitness.  It’s a one-stop-shop for health.  I’ve had clients come and have a workout with me, then a massage with one of our therapists, then a consultation with our Medical Doctor / Osteopath.  Sometimes all before 10am.

 The centre is full of practitioners, trainers and therapists that share knowledge and experience and regularly meet to discuss client’s individual cases so that we can provide the most effective results possible in the shortest amount of time. 

 It combines the best of East and West – a tranquil, clean and simple setting that allows clients to feel relaxed and safe while at the same providing the same professionalism that you would expect from a medical centre or physical therapy clinic.

 I personally feel excited going to work knowing that if any of my clients have problems or questions about things that are out of my scope of experience:

 I have a Naturopath who knows more about food than the internet;

• I have a Medical Doctor that can help with any serious conditions;
• I have a Musculoskeletal Specialist that can help with any aches or pains;
• I have a Massage Therapist that has hands of magic;

 And they’re all under the same roof, they care for their clients before their pockets, they all share their knowledge freely and I know that the service they provide is second to none.

 It’s a different place, it’s a novel idea and it works.

Ben.

 So there you have it, Levity in a nutshell. Why not try it for yourself?  Either with a Coastal Bodies Personal Trainer or visit one of Levity’s practitioners and help your body function at its peak. Keep your eyes peeled for our Corporate Group Classes running from Levity enabling you to workout in your lunch hour.

Reducing Cholesterol

Conquer Cholesterol with Lifestyle

Cholesterol – the ESSENTIAL fatty substance in our body that’s vital in forming cell membranes and producing hormones in the body. So let’s not get annoyed with it, rather let’s maximise it’s benefits by doing all we can to keep it at a healthy level in our body. Our bodies make Cholesterol and we consume it in our diet…Cholesterol may be high because of our genetics, nutrition or lack of exercise.The good news is that although we don’t have control over our genetics we do have control over our lifestyle! The two lifestyle factors that contribute most to cholesterol are diet and exercise!

How does exercise lower cholesterol?

1. Increases the ‘good’ cholesterol in your body and lowers the ‘bad’ cholesterol.

 2. Essential to maintaining a healthy weight

3. Keeps the heart strong and the vascular system toned.

What can you add to your diet to lower cholesterol?

 a. Oatmeal and Oat Bran. Eating soluble fibre helps your intestine digest the ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL). Kidney beans, pears, prunes and apples are also classified as soluble fibre.

b. Walnuts and Almonds. These nuts are rich in polyunsaturated fats keeping the blood vessels healthy and flexible. Be aware that nuts are also high in energy so eat about a handful.

c. Fish Oils and Omega 3’s. Fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, sardines, salmon and tuna contains high levels of omega 3’s that help lower cholesterol. It is recommended that you eat Fish at least twice a week. You can also get Omega 3’s using supplements. Try some from Coastal Bodies.

Build the Muscles You Want

How do you get the muscle mass you want?

Muscles strengthen when they are overloaded and have to work at a higher intensity; there are 3 ways you can overload:

1. Resistance

2. Repetition

3. Sets

These will vary depending on what type of muscle strength you want. If you want:

• Strength endurance: requires continued contractions over a longer period of time. Therefore use Lower weights and do higher repetitions
• Power: Aim is to achieve fast powerful movements. Doing medium repetitions (6-10) and medium resistance
• Maximum Strength: Aim is to lift maximum loads. Therefore low repetitions (1-5) and maximal weight is required
• Size and Strength: This requires medium to high repetitions with medium to high weights

So that you use the right energy stores rest for 48 hours between weight sessions.