NEW LIFE
Mid-Life
Since the pandemic imposed lockdowns forced hairdressers shut and many women let their roots grow, the tiresome debate about growing out our grey hair or colouring our roots continues.
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40+ Fitness
PETER LEE THOMAS
Peter Lee Thomas
How to achieve peak fitness at any age
NutritionGet Your nutrition right. You can indulge once in a while but its so important to give your body wholesome nutritious, natural foods. Fuelling your body right is so important in training and recovery.
Consistency in your workoutStay consistent in your workouts. If you fail to stay consistent you are not only unlikely to see the results you would like to see but you will lose all of the hard won gains.
VariationMake sure that the workout programme you are following has enough variation so that you are toning and strengthening your entire body. Cover all your bases. Strength training, stretching and mobility.
Make it funEnjoy moving your body. You will love seeing the changes and the transformation. Having higher levels of energy and finally realising all that your body is capable of.
Get a coach or a training buddy who can hold you accountablWe all need inspiration. I am always looking for a workout partner who can challenge me to grow. Find an accountability partner.
Embrace challengeYou need to discover what your body is capable of, you can only do that by training it consistently. My workouts take you through a tough rigorous regimen that you can adapt. You can do less reps and build up to the maximum. We only grow and see the changes we want to see through consistent training and having a vision of what's possible. I am constantly training with coaches and trainers who challenge me to improve and grow.
ADD resistanceEmbrace resistance in all forms. Add physical resistance with weights and resistance bands. There is so much research to show positive effects that weights and resistance training offer. Stressing your muscles and stretching will reshape your entire body.
It's elemental my friendLet the elements challenge you, take your workouts outdoors.The beach, the park or your garden. Being in nature and having the wind, sand, grass and other elements is grounding.