Body Analytics Central Otago

27/04/2022

27/09/2021

In a study done at the University of British Columbia, researchers found that regular aerobic exercise (the kind that gets your heart and your sweat glands pumping) appears to boost the size of the hippocampus, the brain area involved in verbal memory and learning. 🚴🏼‍♂️

Resistance training, balance and muscle toning exercises did not have the same results.

Exercise helps memory and thinking through both direct and indirect means.
The benefits of exercise come directly from its ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the release of growth factors—chemicals in the brain that affect the health of brain cells, the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance and survival of new brain cells.

Indirectly, exercise improves mood and sleep, and reduces stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment.

How much exercise is required to improve memory?
These study participants walked briskly for one hour, twice a week. That’s 120 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week. Standard recommendations advise half an hour of moderate physical activity most days of the week, or 150 minutes a week.
If that seems daunting, start with a few minutes a day, and increase the amount you exercise by five or 10 minutes every week until you reach your goal.

If you don’t want to walk, consider other moderate-intensity exercises, such as swimming, tennis, squash, or dancing.
Don’t forget that household activities can count as well, such as intense floor mopping, raking leaves, or anything that gets your heart pumping so much that you break out in a light sweat.

-Extract taken from Harvard Health Letter

19/09/2021

The best way to improve your fitness is to be aware of your body and have actual, measurable goals.

That is where our Fit3D scanner comes in.

One quick full body scan will let you know your fat mass, lean mass and body fat percentages.
It will take measurements of your entire body, and give you a full posture assessment including where you distribute the weight in your feet.

See yourself in 3D, and have clear, easy to understand numbers to follow when it comes to your health and fitness.

You can scan right here in Central Otago for just $40.

Hit the Book Now button to book your spot today, or send us a message.

Let's get started today!

06/09/2021

Fit3D is a game changer.
Seeing your results the first time, then comparing again is a huge motivator!

If you haven't had a Fit3D scan yet, be sure to book in once we get to level 2!

If you have already had a scan, why not check in and update your results!

Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Hit the Book Now button, or head to our Website to book a time :)

16/08/2021

Have you had a Fit3D scan yet?

Did you know it is only $40 to scan right here in Cromwell!

One Fit3D scan tells you your basal metabolic rate, body fat percentage, fat mass, lean mass, takes all your measurements, gives you a posture report and gives you a wellness score.

You can then scan again to see how all that has changed over time!

Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle or maintain weight, our Fit3D scanner will tell you exactly what is changing.

Hit Book Now to grab your spot today :)

19/07/2021

Although you will learn how to use our Fit3D scanner when you come and see us, here is a wee run down of what to expect when you arrive.

What's so great about the Fit3D scan is that it is incredibly easy.

All you need to do is step onto the baseplate, lift the handles, and hold the buttons.
From here you stand as still as a statue while the scanner does all the work.

Because it is so easy you are left to scan in total privacy.

Book in to see us today! Simply hit Book Now or flick me a message.👍

14/07/2021

13/07/2021

Hey Cromwell fam! Big news!

We are now located at 11 David Place.
We have a new space dedicated to you, and a private, comfortable scanning experience. ☺️

We have absolutely loved our time at , and can't thank Alex and Jonny enough for having us over the last couple of years.🥰 🥰 🥰

Head to our website, or page, to book in and check it out for yourself. Or just flick me a message. We would love to see you!

18/06/2021

🚗 Mobile Scan Day Coming Up🚗

We will be back at PROACTIVE24 Health & Fitness Studios Wanaka in just a couple of weeks!

If you have scanned before this is the perfect time to scan again and see your progress!

Have not had a scan with us yet?

Now is the perfect time to see what it is all about.

One Fit3D scan will let you know all your measurements, give you a full posture report, give you your body composition stats, as well as a health score.

Appointments are just 15 minutes and it is all totally private.

Be sure to book in soon so you don't miss out!

15/06/2021

🚗 Mobile Scan Day Coming Up 🚗

We will be back at The Workshop Fitness Centre Cromwell at the end of the month for The Biggest Loser Challenge!

If for some crazy reason you are not doing the challenge don't worry... you can still book in and have a scan!

Scans are just $40.

Be sure to see what all the fuss is about. Head to www.scanme.as.me to grab your spot today.

Catch you there😊

24/05/2021

Intrinsic motivation refers to behaviour that is driven by internal rewards.
In other words, the motivation to engage in a behaviour arises from within because it is naturally satisfying to you.

When you pursue an activity for the pure enjoyment of it, you are doing so because you are intrinsically motivated.

Intrinsic motivation is considered better than extrinsic motivation because people who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to be;

👍 Successful – They achieve better results.

👍 Committed – They have a stronger sense of personal commitment.

👍 Persistent – They perform more persistently and are less likely to quit when facing difficulties.

👍 Creative – They are more creative and more likely to come up with novel ideas and solutions. Intrinsic motivation is an important component of creativity.

Here are some intrinsic motivators you can use to get motivated;

LOOK FOR THE INTRINSIC REWARD
An intrinsic motivator only exists when an activity holds intrinsic value for the person who engages in it, so the activity has to hold such appeal or there will be no intrinsic motivation.
Look for aspects of the activity that interest you, or internalise the innate reason why you want to participate.

ENGAGE IN AN OPTIMAL LEVEL OF CHALLENGE
Challenge yourself with a task that is not easy, but also not so hard that it is unattainable.
Stretching your limit and then achieving success can give you a tremendous sense of competence and boost internal motivation.

DO IT FOR YOURSELF
The intrinsic drive can only exist when people can freely decide whether to engage or not.

FIND A BUDDY
If possible, find a person to do the activity with you.
Look for someone you can relate to and someone who can provide positive feedback.
Doing something as a team also has the added benefit of helping each other, generating a sense of belonging.

04/05/2021

🚗 Mobile Scan Day Coming Up 🚗

What's up PROACTIVE24 Health & Fitness Studios Wanaka fam!
We will be back at the end of May for another morning of Fit3D scanning!

👉 Track body composition changes

👉 Full posture assessment

👉 Full body measurements

👉 Private results right to your phone

Head to wanascan.as.me to book your spot! Scans just $45

23/04/2021

Central Fitness Temuka - 24/7 Gym we are coming for you!

We are super excited to be heading back up to complete the final scans for those who took part in the Body Transformation Challenge!

Do not worry if you are not part of the challenge! Anyone is welcome to come along and scan with us.
Simply head to www.temuka.as.me to book in a time.

We would love to see you.

22/04/2021

Extrinsic motivation is reward-driven behaviour.

In extrinsic motivation, rewards or other incentives — like praise, fame, or money — are used as motivation for specific activities. Unlike intrinsic motivation, external factors drive this form of motivation.

Being paid to do a job is an example of extrinsic motivation. You may enjoy spending your day doing something other than work, but you’re motivated to go to work because you need a to pay your bills. In this example, you’re extrinsically motivated by the ability to afford your daily expenses. In return, you work a set number of hours a week to receive pay.

Extrinsic motivation doesn’t always have a tangible reward. It can also be done through abstract rewards, like praise and fame.

Extrinsic motivation can be used to motivate you to do various different things. If there’s a known reward tied to the task or outcome, you may be extrinsically motivated to complete the task.

When it comes to health and fitness, often it can be an extrinsic motivator that gets us going in the beginning, such as our doctor telling us we should lose weight for our health, or our desire to look good for an event in a few months.

However, research has shown that extrinsic motivation only keeps us motivated in the short term, and we need to shift into intrinsic motivation to achieve long term results!

Stay tuned to find out more about intrinsic motivation, or check it out online for yourself!

14/04/2021

Why do we do the things we do? What drives our behaviour?

Psychologists have proposed different ways of thinking about motivation, including looking at whether motivation arises from outside (extrinsic) or inside (intrinsic) an individual.

🚴‍♀️ Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation is when we are motivated to perform a behaviour or engage in an activity because we want to earn a reward or avoid punishment.
You will engage in behaviour not because you enjoy it or because you find it satisfying, but because you expect to get something in return or avoid something unpleasant.

🚴🏼‍♂️ Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation is when you engage in a behaviour because you find it rewarding.
You are performing an activity for its own sake rather than from the desire for some external reward. The behaviour itself is its own reward.

Understanding how each type of motivation works and when it is likely to be useful can help you perform tasks (even when you do not want to).

Be sure to check it out yourself online! Or watch this space...we will look further into it in the next couple of weeks....

31/03/2021

Here is a phrase I am personally working on to eliminate from my vocabulary - "I have to..."

“I have to go and workout"
"I have to send these emails"

What kind of message does “I have to…” send?
It’s something you don't want to do.

One simple change of a word can help to reframe it and remind you that there is potential benefit in every situation.
What might feel like an inconvenience at first might actually bring you joy, or someone else joy.

"I get to workout this morning"
"I get to send these emails"

Using this reframing technique can help you to look at challenging situations in your life as gifts.

11/03/2021

We are so excited to be part of PROACTIVE24 Health & Fitness Studios Wanaka open day!
Book in and scan for just $20!!!
Plus check out all the other cool stuff on offer!

See you there 👍

We are STOKED to announce that we are hosting an Open Weekend on March 20th and 21st!!!!

That means you can have a taste of everything that Proactive has to offer for free AND get to pick the brains of some our epic Personal Trainers!

Come and join us for our free Les Mills group fitness classes and Tribe sessions! We are also offering $20 3D body scans so that you can seriously kick start your fitness journey !

Tag a friend that you are keen to bring along for a free weekend of fitness!!!

10/03/2021

🚗 Mobile Scan Day Coming Up 🚗

We are super excited to be back at The Workshop Fitness Centre Cromwell next week to re scan all the Biggest Loser challenge peeps!

If you missed out scanning with us last time be sure to book in and see what all the fuss is about!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon 😃

Head to www.scanme.as.me to book your time.