Week 4 of 12 weeks of fitness -  Rebuilding your body

I AM proud of the progress the girls are making.

Sue has the constant challenge of rebuilding herself after her chemo treatment.

Sometimes, for all of us, it can feel that you are taking one step forward and three steps backwards.

Energy levels can be a problem so it's really important to make sure your diet is giving you the right sort of nutritional sustenance.

Katie is also in a rebuilding phase after recently having a baby.

This is not a quick-fix scenario.

The body has really been stretched and pulled about during pregnancy so it's important to manage the recovery process effectively, build a strong foundation of muscle and then go from there.

Helpful Hint: Train with a buddy.

There is no better way to stick with your program and get the most from a session.

Find a buddy to train with and you will increase your chances of sticking with your training 100 per cent.

It is often the difference between getting out of bed or not.

MY fitness is starting to improve and I am feeling stronger during my classes. To improve my diet is one of my goals and I'm more focussed about adding more veg and fruit every day.

I've lost a few kilos so am feeling positive about the changes I've made.

Sue Davis

EXERCISING outdoors with other people is definitely much more enjoyable than any gym session that I have attended in the past.

It is so much easier to stay motivated with the variety of sessions I have been attending through the week.

I am pleased to say my muscles are no longer aching after each session and I am starting to feel fitter.

Katie Draper