So much for a website of the week (WOW) I hear you say, well we are going to correct that – well for this week anyway!

A couple of the staff here in the library have been working with the Certificate III students in Fitness, undertaking an exercise program and gym routine.  Speaking from personal experience, the students really know what they are on about!  You get an initial ‘going over’ consultation where your vital stats are taken, blood pressure, measurements and what you want to gain from a gym program.  Then in the following weeks your assigned student sets up a program that works all muscles and includes a cardio routine. 

This is a good program, because you are not only instructed in how to best get a work-out using gym machines, but they also advise on such things as sensible eating and what to watch for when you are exercising at home or solo in a gym.  With this in mind take a look at the Exercise Prescription website where you will find exercises using gym equipment or at Fitness Australia’s homepage where you can read their online journal reps magazine!

For those of you who are unsure – take a look at the statistics – Australians are now fatter (26% of the population are obese) than our Western competition – The Americans (25%) – WE ARE OFFICIALLY THE FATTEST COUNTRY ON EARTH!   The longest journey starts with a single step.  Take a walk today and dont use the rain as an excuse!