As the clock strikes midnight on
the 1st of January, more than two-thirds of Brits will have vowed to
improve their fitness[1]
– but by the beginning of February, only one in five will have stuck at it[2].
Motivation is a common problem
when it comes to regular exercise, and no more so than for runners during the
cold winter months. Grace Aloe Refresh, a refreshing Aloe Vera drink made with
real aloe vera pieces and juice, teamed up with personal trainer and running
coach Joe Shepherd to uncover how you can make 2016 the year that you complete
that 10k or master that tricky six-minute mile.
Set yourself targets, but ensure they can reasonably be achieved. And never break the ten-percent rule: only increase your mileage by 10% each week to avoid injuries and burnout. “It’s a tale as old as time,” says Shepherd, who has completed more than twenty-five marathons to date. “People often get anxious thinking about the task and commit to over enthusiastic training regimes, resulting in muscle strain and joint pain such as runners' knee or shin-splints. Try to avoid this – if you ran 10 miles last week, then this week you should be aiming for 11! Also ensure that you do plenty of stretching. ”
Shepherd also stresses the importance of rest days, explaining, “They’re just as much a part of your training regime as the days you head out for a run. Giving your muscles enough time between runs to recover actually leads to a phenomenon called ‘overcompensation’, where recently trained muscle gets stronger to prepare for future exercise! ”
And don’t forget to log your exercise! Whether you keep a log on your calendar or through apps and wearable tech, it’s a great way of looking back over how far you’ve come.
Grace Aloe Refresh is a great
tasting and refreshing new, reduced-sugar soft drink, made with real aloe vera
pieces and juice, natural flavours and natural colours, to enjoy as part of a
healthy lifestyle! Available in Original, Mango and Strawberry flavours and rich
in the antioxidant Vitamin C, which helps the immune system to function
normally and which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Contains 100% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C and less than 100
calories per 500ml bottle. Suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free, it is
available to buy in Tesco, ASDA, The Co-Operative, WHSmith travel sites and independent
stores nationwide. Find us in the Juices aisle.
You can also buy online at: http://www.caribbeansfoodcentre.com/products/beverages/grace-aloe-vera-refresh-original
[1]
Research from British Military Fitness <https://www.britmilfit.com/about-bmf/bmf-news/new-year-new-you-brits-quit-the-gym-before-the-month-is-out/>
[2] Wiseman, Richard, (2010) Hertfordshire University
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