Are you hoping for 4 kilos of FAT from Santa? No!? Well - what are you going to do about it? It may be a little busier and harder to find time for exercise at xmas - so you have to make time - there is always time for your priorities. Here are some good ways to find a little more exercise at this time of year.

1. Get out and about. It is a beautiful time of year in Sydney to do some walking or cycling. Plan a bush walk with the family or take a walk at the beach. Or do a tour of your neighbourhood Christmas lights.
2. Increase incidentally. Incidental exercise refers to exercise you get in your daily activities. You can increase this by taking the stairs, parking further away from you destination, carry the groceries, go the long way (every little bit helps)
3. Explore the shops. Sorry to the men out there but this is a great way to get a good walk! Set yourself a big course of shops to explore – see as many shops as possible and take as many stairs as possible.
4. Set some priorities. Right now - before the parties, shopping and family invasions start is the time to make a plan for how and when you will exercise. Make a plan and stick to it – make it a priority. Maybe now is the time to start or get back into the gym?
5. Don’t Postpone. So many people put off their health and fitness until the new year and lose even more health and fitness before the “new year resolutions” begin. Then it takes months to get back to square one.
6. Keep Trying. Especially at this time of year - it is likely that your exercise plans will be disrupted. This does not mean you have failed. Don’t fall into the all or nothing trap – if you miss a workout or a week – get back on track ASAP.
7. Do 10 minutes. Even if you feel you have no time or motivation just try to do 10 minutes of exercise. You may even find once you’ve started you can do a longer – better workout. Begun is half done.
8. Exercise Before Eating. Get in a great workout right before a festive meal. You are less likely to want to ruin your hard work and you’ll be mentally switched on to your health and fitness.
9. Clean the house cleaning burns about 150 calories every thirty minutes. You will likely be home a little more and have guests so it’s a great time for a deep clean and a calorie burn.
10. Find extra Chores. Wash the car, wash the dog, plant a tree, dig a hole, mow the lawn, do some gardening, wrap the presents, walk the dog etc
11. “Healthy” presents. A Frisbee, bike or bat and ball to play with at the beach can make great presents that encourage the whole family to be a little more active. There is a whole range of sports gifts you can give or ask for to help stay active.
12. Buddy up. Try to team up with someone close to you that also wants to maintain health & fitness or lose weight. Then you can challenge and support each other to make the most of this leisure season. It doesn’t have to be all eating and drinking – there is definitely time for fitness too.

Make it a priority. RF

We are still using and reccomending oxyshot to help with performance and recovery. Ever wished you could breathe a little easier? Ever felt sick during a workout? Ever wanted to be able to work harder? Do you get muscle cramps? Do you want less muscle soreness? Oxyshot helps with all of this and more by helping your body’s oxygen levels. I won’t get technical because i can’t - but I use it myself - I’ve tested it myself - it’s harmless and it really works! And it’s on special for December at $40.

Focus Kidz Holiday Program

There will be two age groups:

-          4-7 yrs will have a ½ hour session

-          8-16 will have an hour session

All children will be encouraged and challenged at the own level of ability, and have a great time these school holidays!

For more enquiries please email Mike at mike@growfit.com.au

WHERE: Trevi Lakeside Restaurant, Shop 5/8 Century Circuit, Baulkham Hills

WHEN: Sunday December 13^th from 6 – 8pm

HOW: $45 per person, including entrée, main and fondue dessert J

WHY: To have some fun and see how good looking you all are without gym clothes and sweat J

RSVP: Sunday 7^th December – Phone 88609420 or email - click "more"

PLUS - THE TRAIN THE TRAINER AUCTION FOR CHARITY!!!!