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I am considering doing the Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation – again! Which goes to show, it made an impact on me the first time around. You can catch my first journey here.
I think that the best thing about it is that it enables you to work for your rewards yourself, while providing the support you could only get via a personalised program and fitness trainer. It may not be as good as that, but it’s pretty good for $20 a week, and you can kind of interpret it to your own needs and time frames (within limits).
If you’re like me, you’re already looking at what you can do for your fitness, health and wellbeing in 2014. I’m certainly making plans to up the ante on 2013.
If you’re already into fitness, the next step could be a marathon or a triathlon. The biggest marathon I’ve done is City to Surf, but I’m definitely into cross-training with swimming and running. Nothing can raise the adrenalin quite like a swim in a rock pool and a run along the beach – soft sand.
Triathlons and marathons are set to test your mental stamina and your body’s limits; and while they can be daunting, they can also be a truly rewarding experience. If you do decide to go on this journey, you may be wondering what type of gear can set you up for the ultimate success. I’ve taken a look at some of the best triathlon gear that’s on the market.
Fix It Sticks
Of all the equipment you’ll need to carry along on your ride, the maintenance tools would have to be the biggest pain. For the most part, they are bulky, heavy and only useful on the rare occasion. But before you decide to ditch them altogether, I’d like to introduce you to Fix It Sticks. Designed by seasoned cyclist Brian Davis, who was equally frustrated with lugging around tools, the Fix It Sticks are mini tools that are solutions to the most common bicycle problems (if you’re into cycling, that is!). Easy to manoeuvre into a tight space, these nifty tools are modular and can be customised with sockets, wrenches, knives and magnifying glasses, being on the long list of attachable parts.
Camelbak
Where you need nutrition, you’ll also need hydration and the best way to increase your fluid intake is via a Camelbak. If you’ve never seen a Camelbak before, it is fundamentally a backpack with inbuilt reservoirs that hold hydration packs (bags of filtered water.) The packs attach to a straw that leads up to the top of your back pack, giving you easy access whenever you require a sip of water. Out of all the hydration packs that are on the market, Camelbak is very effective in keeping you cool with their breathable lining on the back panel.
Heart Rate Monitor
Triathletes are the most likely to overdo it during a training session. It’s for this reason that a heart rate monitor is a beginner athlete’s best friend. Not only will it accurately measure your level of intensity, it will acts as a guide to where your current level of fitness stands. You can use it as tangible evidence of your progress throughout training and spot out areas that need to be improved.
Comfortable, easy-breathing clothing
Make sure that whatever you’re wearing is tight-fitting enough that it’s comfortable, and you’re not having to pull up any loose elastics over and over again. You’re going to sweat; so choose socks for athletes that have enough support yet easy-breathing fabric; shoes with breathable holes; and use a heavy antiperspirant like Rexona Clinical which can provide the sweat resistance you need. I also always wear a cap that won’t slip off; heaps of sunscreen – use a good brand – and a if you’re a guy, definitely consider a sweat band.
What fitness plans do you have for 2014?
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