The Infrared Sauna is a sauna that uses light to generate heat.
Unlike traditional saunas which typically warm the air around you to warm your body, these saunas use light to warm your body directly.
But did you know that the different light colours affect the body in different ways?
This is known as Chromotherapy – the science of using colors to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. Each color possesses frequencies of a specific vibration, and each vibration is related to different physical symptoms.
Red
- Decreases signs of aging by enhancing collagen production.
- Associated with the Root Chakra, (Muladhara) – Spine, rectum, legs, arms, circulatory system.
Violet
- Increases cell regeneration which helps cleanse the skin and reduce inflammation.
- Associated with the Third Eye Chakra, (Ajna) – Pituitary gland, eyes and sinuses.
Blue
- Combats acne by reducing the bacteria and whitens teeth.
- Associated with the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – thyroid gland, teeth, vocal chords and respiratory system.
Cyan
- Smoothing, calming and healing treatment that helps irritated and inflamed skin by reducing swollen capillaries.
Green
- Balances out redness and blotches in the skin.
- Associated with the Heart Chakra, (Anahata) – Heart, Lower Lungs, Immune system.
Yellow
- Alleviates redness from sunburn, rosacea, and other skin conditions.
- Associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra, (Manipura) – Central Nervous system, Pancreas, liver, digestive tract, skin.
Orange
- Revitalises skin for a brighter glow, adding radiance and vitality.
- Associated with the Sacral Chakra, (Swadhisthana) – Kidneys, immune system, bowls, reproductive organs.
What is Myzone
Myzone is an innovative wearable heart rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity, with an EKG accuracy of 99.4% !
Unlike most fitness trackers found on the market, MyZone is wearable around the chest, as opposed to the wrist/arm, as studies by the American College of Cardiology have found these hold an inaccuracy range of +/- 15 BPM to +/- 34BPM, (8-18%)!
To better understand this: that’s like driving in a 40kmph zone, and doing anywhere between 20-60kmph, but not being certain what speed you’re doing!
The purpose of MyZone is to help reward people for their efforts when working out – you are able to track your calories burned, heart rate, and time spent exercising which is converted into MyZone Effort Points (MEPs) – the purpose of MEPs is to reward you based on your efforts, rather than your fitness levels!
MyZone At Form
We have introduced MyZone to our WERQ Classes!
WERQ is our High-Intensity Combination Class, mixing weights and cardio for a quick, effective fat burner!
We’ve combined the MyZone tech with our WERQ Classes so that you get LIVE feedback while you’re training! You can keep an eye on your calories burned, the percentage of your maximal heart rate that you’re working at, (keeping you accountable, there’s no slacking off!), and also adding an element of competition and comradery to the class!
The harder you work, (NOT THE FITTER YOU ARE!), earns you more points, shown as MEPS, meaning you can move up or down the leader-board depending on how much effort you put into each session!
WHY
It’s very easy to get caught up in all the mis-information, fitness fads and latest diet crazes you see splashed all over social media these days, and it’s almost impossible to go anywhere without being told there’s a new Superfood, magic bean or life-changing powder that you NEED in your life!
Needless to say this can all become a little overwhelming; everyone’s an expert so long as they have a good Instagram filter – and it’s very easy to become confused by it all, and lose motivation after being passed from pillar to post with each different idea and opinion!
FORM Training conducted a quick study to find out the questions YOU had, and how we could provide the answers. The majority ruled that people don’t know: What to eat, How much to eat, How often to eat, When to eat.. and are carbs really the devil?
OUR MISSION
We launched our FIT 6 Transformation Programme to help people become better informed about Training, Nutrition, Wellbeing and Balance!
Within the 6 Weeks participants receive:
- Accountability: We take before photos, starting weight, measurements and body composition scans to help really understand where you’re at! Throughout the weeks we have face-to-face weigh ins and weekly catch ups, fortnightly measurements, a private social media group for daily ideas/deals on local products and instant responses to any questions.
- Nutrition: We prepare a booklet full of calorie counted recipe ideas, meal plans, grocery lists, vegetarian options and more to help provide as much information as possible.
- Training: We offer a variety of different weights, cardio and core strength/balance/stretch classes throughout the 6 weeks to help provide a holistic approach to becoming healthier and fitter!
1. WHY IS NUTRITION IMPORTANT?
Nutrition is essential for not only health and wellbeing but also growth and development. Eating a well-balanced diet is an important contributor to weight management, improving health and preventing future illness.
Proper nutrition is important for our bodies to function optimally. It is important that nutrients in our body are available in sufficient amounts and in the right proportions. This is achieved through a well-balanced diet.
2. EFFECTIVE TIPS WHILE DIETING
- Cut back on sugars and starches
- Eat protein, fat and carbohydrates from fruit and vegetables
- Lift weights and
- Participate in HIIT training
3. TIPS FOR BETTER HEALTH
Sleep
Sleep is of course crucial for the best results. It allows our body to unwind, hormones to function properly, and normal physiology.
Here’s how to maximise sleep:
- Commit to a regular sleep time and night routine
- Do some pre-bed journaling or meditation
- Supplement with magnesium
- Limit screen usage (phones / laptops / tv’s) 60 minutes before bed
- Turn off all man-made light in your room
Water
- Water is necessary for fat removal from your body
- Hunger and thirst are signalled in the same pathway in the brain, therefore when you think you’re hungry, the chances are you’re just dehydrated.
- It is important to drink 2-3L of water EVERY DAY!
- Set up a system to track your water intake. – Can get big 800-1L bottles so you know you only have to refill them 3-4 times a day
4. HOW WE HELP YOU:
At Form Training we have just launched our FIT6 Transformation Challenge, (check out our blog for more info!) – We teach the importance of breakfast, structured workout snacks, prepped meals and guide you through calorie counting.
We teach portion control and lead you to a well-balanced diet filled with carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and essential vitamins and minerals.
Body Composition Scans measure the amount of bone, fat and muscle you hold. It’s a simple scan that takes less than 5 minuets.
Body scans reveal how healthy an individual is and is a beneficial point of information for individuals and trainers.
The body scan offers an in-depth analysis of your body compared to traditional scales. Traditional scales simply give you the mass of your body and far improving your health and fitness.
For many it seems quite scary to have all that information. It’s not meant to be an intimidating process; the body scan is designed to help you understand your body better and identify area you can work on to help you reach your goals.
DID YOU KNOW?
Muscle weighs more than fat? You could be gaining muscle but traditional scales will tell you your overall body mass has increased which might seem disheartening to some.
Body Composition scans give you a better breakdown that allows you to accurately see what your body’s composition
Benefits
- Help you plan how to increase muscle mass and decrease fat: Body Scans allow you to see where you currently sit and how you can improve your overall body composition. Knowledge= power to change!
- Monitor visceral fat: for those concerned with the fat surrounding their organs body scans can help you with this. You can see how much you carry and make changes accordingly.
- Find out how to control your weight within a healthy range. The body scan will let you know how much weight you need to gain or lose (if any) to maintain a normal and safe weight.
- You will also be able to uncover how many calories your body burns on basal metabolic level (how many calories your body burns in a normal day before exercise.) As well as how many calories you are recommended to consume.
When to get a body scan
It is recommended that body scans are completed every 4 weeks for those who are looking to make a serious change to their body composition. For others a body scan when starting a new gym or workout program should get a scan to see what they are starting with and then again at the end of the program or around 4-6 weeks after starting a new gym.
What info will you receive
- Skeletal Muscle & Fat Mass Analysis: how much of each you carry and if it sits within a healthy range.
- Obesity Analysis: See your BMI and body fat percentage and if they sit in a healthy range.
- Segmental Analysis: a break down of each area of the body and the muscle: fat ratio.
- Weight Control: recommendations on how to control your weight within a healthy range.
Want to book a body scan?
Make your Booking today by emailing info@formtraining.com.au
Bookings can be made between 3.30pm – 6.30pm Mon-Thurs during the week or Saturday 9am – 11.30am
Looking for a fun and new way to work out? Look no further!
Who doesn’t love hitting the clubs and getting moving to some music?
Well what if we told you there was a way to combine your love of hitting the club with hitting the gym?
I know you don’t believe me but this is the newest way to get fit and have fun doing it.
Form Training in Clarkson is a strikingly cool new work out space with 3 kitted out studios designed to help you reach your fitness goals. With the 6 Rock Star Instructors, high tech lighting and loud music you will not want to step into any other night club!
WERQ Studio is the ultimate nightclub class. High intensity interval training designed to get results quick. This will get you sweatier than a night dancing in the club (minus the alcohol stained floors and split drinks you’d find in a club)
With a focus on smaller classes you get an intimate and personal experience where your trainers get to know who you are and help you achieve your best in each class. Fitted with their mic’s instructors get energetic and push you to your limits.
The perfect combination of cardio intervals and traditional strength training. You will run, pull, push and jump a on the “new FORM treadmills” in between sets of dumbbell, barbells and kettlebell intervals during our ultra-efficient HIIT workout that last just 45 minutes.
WERQ will get your body FIT, FAST.
Combining the best of both worlds, Form Trainings energetic community-based classes are the new frontier in fitness. The classes perfectly curated playlists ensure your motivation is at an all-time, paired with the colourful club lights this is a workout you won’t want to miss.
FLOW STUDIO gives you a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enter the space and be strengthened, stretched and soothed. Build your lean muscle and flexibility in this refreshing space that truly disconnects you from the outside world.
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The onsite café offers a great range of smoothies, food and coffees for your post class enjoyment.
Keen to try it all out?
Form offers a 4 week all access pass for $49, meaning you can try out all of our energy fuelled classes as much as you’d like.
Body and mind exhaustion can be treated to a number of factors like a heavy day at the office, sleep deprivation, full stomach, stress, anxiety or mood swings. Bit of self-exercise or joining a small session of health and fitness classes is a great way to re-energize your body and mind.
PROACTIVE MEASURES: Intake of oral rehydration salts, natural juices or a bit of water can relieve you from mind-body exhaustion before you actually set out for a workout on a lethargic day. Take small amounts of these liquids to help boost your mind and body. Also having deep breaths can refresh your lungs and mind. It activates your system. It’s kind of rejuvenating. You don’t have to go for circuit anaerobic exercises. You can do it on your bed or on your couch.
EXERCISES THAT RENERGIZE YOUR BODY AND MIND
Zumba Dance: Dancing exercises with your favourite music can vitalize you on a sluggish day. Do a full body lazy dance by stretching your body. If you feel sick of doing it all alone, call a friend. Social media has tons of such dance videos. It would be exciting and energizing to do it in a group.
Laughing Exercises: Laughter therapy is the most unacknowledged form of exercise. They excite both mind and body. But what are these types of exercises exactly.? Again, there are many ways of doing it. Pick your favourite comedy program and try to laugh as much as possible. As a group, in a health club, get in front of a mirror and try to laugh as funny as you can and ask your group mates to imitate the same. This may sound a bit unconventional, but trust me it works in reenergizing you.
Pilates: This is another mode of exercise which actually bolsters your body and mind. Ask your coach or a personal fitness trainer for a few exercises that actually provides vigour. Form Training at Clarkson also provides all the equipment needed for Pilates.
Stretching exercises: A lethargic day calls for stretching exercises. You can perform these anywhere. They do not make you sweat. For example, exercises like hip circles where you can just put your hands on your waistline and perform slow-motion hip circles. Other forms include:
- Leg Swings – both forward and lateral
- Neck rotation
- Shoulder stretches – anterior and posterior
- Bird dog stretches etc.
Yoga: It does wonders to your body and mind. Yoga exercises activate physical and mental body. They stimulate all body parts and revitalize their function. Ask your yoga instructor at your health club for the best yoga exercises, you can start from a simpler form of exercises. As yoga has an ocean of body-mind exercises, start with simple meditation and other types like:
- Pranayama, awareness of breathing
- Hatha yoga, a type of yoga that primarily focuses on the calmness of mind and body
- Ashtanga yoga
You can ask your coach or your yoga instructor to elaborate on these types of yoga or you can also google it out yourself. You can also find a detailed information on social media sites like Youtube.com.
For more information, have a visit to Form Training in Clarkson and get in touch with experienced professionals offering a wide range of fitness training classes.