Five easy ways to fitness
MOST Malaysians are leading an unhealthy lifestyle by not exercising.
Exercise keeps your body at a healthy weight, and with the right diet, lowers the risk of some diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Start exercising and reap the benefits at home with Fitness Concept as it brings you five ways to fitness:
> Gymball / Exercise ball – Gymball can be beneficial for rehabilitating back, hip and knee injuries as it delivers a powerful workout to improve core stability, posture and muscle balance.
Durable and lightweight, it can be used for basic abdominal exercises, low-impact aerobic exercise, strength-training workouts or incorporated into yoga and Pilates classes.
Tips: Choose the right size of gymball for your height and ensure your knees are at about 90° (or level with your hips).
> Dumbbell and benches – With just a pair of dumbbells and a bench, you can set up a mini gym at home and start building muscles, lose fat and sculpt the physique you have always wanted.
There are countless variations of exercises to target major muscle groups in your body.
Tips: To save space at home, choose a bench that is foldable so you can stow away easily.
> Punching products – A simple one-piece punching bag delivers many benefits.
Be it full-body workout, self-develop defence skills, sculpting your desired body shape or improving coordination and core stability, the heavy bag is a valuable addition to any home.
Besides that, hitting the heavy bag is also known to dissolve negative stress.
Tips: Remember to buy a pair of suitable fit punching gloves to avoid injuries.
> Elliptical – Also known as crosstrainer, it is one of the preferred home exercise equipment as it provides a total body workout.
It has low impact, which makes workouts less stressful on your joints.
It also burns more calories in less time and offers total body conditioning, helping to control weight, build lean muscle and reduce fat.
Tips: Look for an elliptical that has suitable stride length and pedal size.
> Treadmill – Walking or running is the simplest and easiest way for anyone to start their exercise routine at any age.
According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, just five minutes of running a day can add years to your life.
Tips: Look for a treadmill that has shock absorption system to protect your joints, suitable running belt width and length, and consider its programmes, motor and safety features.
Fitness Concept is Malaysia’s largest fitness specialist chain with 45 outlets in leading shopping malls nationwide.
Fitness Concept is running a Year End Big Clearance Sale promotion with exciting deals on treadmills, crosstrainers, exercise bikes, gym stations and fitness accessories.
Enjoy the PWP offer from RM10 with equipment purchase of RM1,000. Terms and conditions apply. Consult your physician or doctor before you begin any exercise programme.
For more information, call 03-7726 7787 (IPC Shopping Centre store) or 03-2282 3200 (Mid Valley store). Alternatively, visit www.fitnessconcept.com.my or e-mail enquiries@fitnessconcept.com.my.