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Strong is the New Beautiful
March 2010
STRONG IS THE NEW BEAUTIFUL
JOIN NOW & ALLOW THE TEAM ELITE COACHES TO TEACH YOU HOW TO DO IT RIGHT!
Are you interested in strength training but unsure about how to get started?
Are you interested but a little anxious about bulking up?
You’re not alone, many ladies feel the same way.
To respond to these needs, Elite Physique has developed the Women On Weights program, WOW!
With guidance from a certified trainer you will learn the 3W's:
Why, What and When.
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Why do certain exercises (depending on your goals) and the importance of technique
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What weights to lift and how much
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When to do each exercise
After consulting with our trainers you will be well prepared to enjoy the benefits of safe strength training on our WOW program!
Not convinced? Then read the following important information on the benefits of strength training:
Why should every woman no matter her age incorporate strength training in her program?
Research has shown that beginning as early as her mid-thirties, women lose approximately 1/4 kg of muscle every year which is subsequently replaced with fat.
In the ten year period between the ages 40-50, the typical woman will lose 2-4 kilos of muscle and gain 6-8 kilos of fat. The key role that strength training can play in reversing this undesirable development can not be underestimated.
Resistance exercise can help restore muscle to a woman's body thereby:
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Reducing body fat and increasing her metabolism (burn more calories even at rest!)
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Increasing energy levels
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Increasing bone density, decreasing the risks associated with osteoporosis
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Improving sleep patterns
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For many, bolstering self confidence and self esteem
Dr. Miriam Nelson Ph.D., the director of the centre for physical fitness at Tufts University in Boston states,
"Women who get involved in strength training are amazed at the results. Resistance exercise is important for everyone as they get older but is especially important for women as we start out smaller than men and have less muscle and more fat. We face a greater risk of developing osteoporosis after menopause when we lose the natural protection of estrogens, which can lead to fat gain and muscle loss. We also on average live longer than men do. For all of these reasons, every woman needs some form of strength training."
To learn more about Elite Physique’s WOW [Women On Weights] Program and other Strength Training programs simply contact Lela or Jen at:
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Tel: 02 6281 6999
DO IT NOW - WE WILL TEACH YOU HOW!
Become a wow participant today!
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