Cellulite Control

Cellulite - So What?








Right first and foremost EVERYBODY has cellulite. Skinny, toned and fit females as well as men. Cellulite leaves no one untouched. Like death and taxes. The only difference is the degree of severity of the cellulite as well as the education on how to prevent more cellulite.

Secondly, one cannot cure cellulite.

Now that I've brought you the bad news there is no need to throw away your denim shorts and burn your bikini bottoms. Cellulite can be managed. I'm here to explain to you how...

I turned around yesterday and said to my fiancé: "my cellulite's gone!" he replied, excitedly, like he'd forgotten it was there (reinforcing the fact that we should make peace with our "cellies" because 1) Men don't care 2) love yourself), he asked me spin around and then screamed: "Yeah!" we high fived each other and headed out to run...

Two months ago, before I started "dieting" I believed with no worry that I would eat and train my cellies away. And I did. 2 months of cleaning eating and hard hours training.

What is Cellulite?

"orange peel syndrome, cottage cheese skin, hail damage, and the mattress phenomenon"




Cellulite is a term used to describe the dimpled appearance of skin caused by fat deposits that are just below the surface of the skin. It generally appears on skin in the abdomen, lower limbs, and pelvic region, and it usually occurs after puberty. In my understanding it is the toxins stored in the fat cells beneath the skin. The higher your body fat percentage the more fat cells you have. A fatter individual has fatter fat cells. Yo yo dieting confuses cells and this aggravates deformed irregular shaped cells too - which annoys the situation. So now we are sitting with irregular shaped cells that are filled, emptied, filled, stored with toxins... Depending on several factors of skin types, the thinner your skin is, the more visible your cellulite (men have thicker skins and that is why their cellulite isn't as visible as ours).

What causes Cellulite?

1) Hormonal factors

2) Genetics - such as gender, race, slow metabolism, distribution of fat just underneath the skin, and circulatory insufficiency.

3) Diet - ***people who eat too much fat, processed foods, carbohydrates - (simple sugars) or salt and too little fiber are likely to have greater amounts of cellulite.***




Cellulte Culprit

4) Lifestyle factors - ***cellulite may be more prevalent in smokers, those who do not exercise, people who drink and those who sit or stand in one position for long periods of time.***

5) Clothing - underwear with tight elastic across the buttocks (limiting blood flow) may contribute to the formation of cellulite.

Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about our hormones, genetics and the types of jobs we have. But we do have control over our lifestyle choices and which foods we pick up and put into our mouths. As adults we are not force fed and eating healthier does not have to be expensive.
I've researched, investigated and read - the only thing that will help manage the appearance of cellulite is to eat a healthful diet and engage in regular exercise.

Rushopinion




And this goes for the training OUTSIDE the gym,when you're

not with your PT at home, out with friends - TRAINING of Sacrifice and Restraint

You can't practice one without the other. You absolutely cannot spend hours in the gym killing yourself to only later indulge in beers, cocktails, carbohydrates and processed foods if you want your 1) body fat to decrease 2) body compositional changes. You may improve your quality of life and work on your "sexy," with extraordinary training you might even hit no 2) a body compositional change - but your body fat mass will stay the same and the scale will go up. You will be adding on toxins and mass. So basically giving more space for your cellulite.

Now let's say, you were afraid of gaining "mass" - lets be honest, no girl enjoys a hike on the scale. But deep down you know it's really staying away from the sushi platters and dinner dates and late night biscuits that is going to stand in the way of your cellulite free derrière.


A very toned Beyonce, but still with some cellulite

But at the same time everyone wants to be toned, because an increase in exercise will add more definition to your physique, give you better posture, make you stronger and increase circulation to enhance smoother skin. The only way we are going to achieve that together is if we do some sort of resistance training. Cardio only is definitely NOT the option. Right, now that I've cleared that up - moving on.


Cellulite on a Skinny starlet, definitely no weight training here

Does exercise really give you "thicker skin?"

Regular exercise stimulates collagen production and increases the amount of human growth hormone released by your body. Both of these factors can make your skin healthier and thicker. YES PLEASE! Boob lift, ass lift, face lift all in one!




What is Collagen? - we need it!

Exercise stimulates the formation of collagen, a protein that comprises most of the connective tissue in tendons, ligaments and bones. Collagen is responsible for supporting the skin, and its production slows the aging process by countering the formation of wrinkles. Producing more collagen makes your skin thicker since its size depends in part on the amount of collagen fibers present.



Cellulite on the left, fat cells are bigger and irregular








cellulite on my tummy and thighs, even arms, 71 Days ago




A more recent shot - Cellulite has come down dramatically

Human Growth Hormone

Exercise increases **blood flow** to the skin, providing it with more oxygen and nutrients, which increases the secretion of human growth hormone. This hormone regulates cell activity and prevents wrinkles. Some people inject human growth hormone directly as an anti-aging technique to thicken skin and reduce wrinkles.

Rushverdict

It all sounds like hard work, but what victorious achievement didn't require work?
Consult a professional trainer and a registered dietitian. I have a network of health professionals that can assist you with engaging in a fitness program all around Cape Town as well as my dietitian - who I swear by. I have seen fantastic results with clients when they are dedicated to both.

Rushtips



EAT

Drink fresh lemon squeezed into hot water daily upon rising - those of you who k know me know its my elixir - it's all I drink!
Anything processed in packets must go! - sugar prevents the production of collagen, increases appearance of cellulite and wrinkles.
Try to eat raw, closest to natural, out of the ground produce.
Salted foods must go, especially if you have water retention issues / high blood pressure.
Don't ingest white starches - unless it's a Special Occasion - but ask yourself how many "Special Occasions" are you indulging in?
Every week CHEAT DAYS must stop! - don't be delusional.
Stock up on berries as they are antioxidant and helps flush out toxins.
Eat a Grapefruit a day/ 100% Grapefruit Juice from Woolies.
Eat Papaya, particularly prevent tissue / cell damage so prevents irregularity under the skins surface..
Eat plenty of veggies - anything green and bright.
Diuretic fruits & vegetables - pineapple, celery, cucumber, onions & asparagus.



SWEAT

Aim for 3 quality weight train sessions at 45min each. Warm up and cool down. Do not neglect Prehab exercises, stability and always include flexibility into your program.

If you are feeling Rambo (like me) you can add 2 more shorter weight training (resistance) sessions into your week. If you are female, you should take note as to how your body is changing and adapting to the exercise, in my case, the previous 4 years of weight lifting has allowed for big gains - training weight 4-6 p/ week is not necessary for my goals at this stage... Training is journey that becomes part of your lifestyle. Everybody's goals are different.

Exercises to do: Squats, lunges, deadlifts, step ups, Kettlebell swings in all it's variations and forms of it. Until you want to throw up.



28 December 2012 - smoother

At this stage of the year I've doubled my cardio and for myself in particular I found during slabbing on muscle mass from January - May 2012 I cut back on my cardio - my cellulite appearance sky rocketed. Due to 1) naughty diet 2) extra mass for toxins to settle.

Exercises to do: 40-60min jogs, 30min runs, 10min rowing at a time, 20min stepping, 20-40min incline walking, climbing a mountain, trail running. Make sure you get 40-60min cardio in 5-6 p/week.

Dropping the "weight" and cleaning up my eating has caused me to literally shrink. Even though I was tight, strong and toned because of the type of training I do, I am now smaller, proportionate to the desired effect, lighter and able to run easily and mostly cellulite free, still maintaining shape... ;)

Day 71 on trying my best to eat clean and train for optimum circulation and fat loss as well as muscle definition and I'm already 68cm and 5kg down.

Contact me for personal training and group training :) as well Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.







Yours in Fitness
Rushda Moosajee
Functional Hybrid Trainer | Lifestyle Coach
86 Buitengracht street (corner of Hout, 2nd floor above Build It)
Cape Town
8001
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My Training Philosophy

We are compiling Trainers Profiles for our new website at 360 ST (coming soon), and I was asked to write a lil piece on My Training Philosophy I decided to post it here...

I believe that anyone can tell a person to pick up a weight. Anyone can "beast" another and tell them what to do. Once I got message from a gym fiend saying "Oh, I'd love to just have one session with you and end your life." I thought to myself, this guy is missing the point completely.

Personal training is about building trust, taking a persons hand and guiding them, showing them that they can do the unimaginable with their bodies. You as the personal trainer holds another persons body, their most valuable asset in your hands, it's up to us to show you the true athlete you can become.

That being said, these are no incubator sessions I conduct with my clients, yes everyone wants to have fun, functional, radical, insanity, tabata, you name it - everyone wants to be hardcore - its 2012 after all and with the Olympics everyone is going for Gold. But nobody knows the hours of nurturing, coaching, ground work, dedication and sweat.

Everybody sees the victory...

This is where the fundamentals come in. I can't stress how important it is for people to be moving correctly. What's the point of moving if your movement patterns are wrong? Yes you are guaranteed to lose weight with plenty of cardio but what about your base conditioning?
Can you manage and move your body weight efficiently?




Always make sure that you have the correct technique when performing ANY exercise!!! A basic incorrect movement like a poor squat can carry through to all aspects of your training, it could lead to an injury and make matters you are trying to strengthen and correct in fact worse. Ask a professional to assist you. We are there to help, it's our JOB!!!

So what happens after you have lost the "weight"? So now you are adding on large quantities of lean muscle, but you cant shoulder press the weight you want too because of a poor rotator cuff. This is where I come in as a PT (in one of my many ways) to help you build a solid foundation so that you can go from strength to strength and reach your personal goals in the process whatever they may be...




Investing in yourself is a big and exciting decision to make. No one else is going to make the change for you, shift your mindset for you. I can only take your hand and guide you and show you what in my opinion works and what has worked for those around me. My opinions and views are not the only correct ways it can be done but this is My Training Philosophy.

To find out more and to book a session with myself contact me to discuss availability and rates.
Limited space available.

Yours in Fitness

Rushda Moosajee aka Rushtush
Personal Trainer | Lifestyle Coach | Marketing





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Fire Cupping

Why Fire Cupping?




My health and wellbeing is one of the most important things to me. Highlighting my downfall here, I admit that at most times it is the most important thing to me. Maintaining my immune system and keeping my body fierce and ready for any battle is daily prep and prevention against illness. Proper nutrition, supplementation, stress management, massage, sleep and rest are fundamentals I practice.
After being very sick for 12 days, (11 days too long for me) refusing antibiotics I decided to go for a fire cupping session...

What is fire cupping?

Fire cupping is a 2,500-year-old method to increase the circulation of blood by bringing fresh blood to the area. Practitioners use fire cupping to treat breathing difficulties such as asthma, cough, and chest tightness. It Is also used to treat cold and flu symptoms, gastrointestinal difficulties, menstrual pain, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, and sciatica.

Let me talk you through what to expect

With not a single word exchanged between my therapist and I, I am ushered into a cubicle styled massage room and told to undress my upper body. Lost in translation I point to my glute trying to suggest she treat the area too.

Method








She uses cotton wool swabs dipped in alcohol ignites small glass fish bowls and starts applying them on my neck, back, arms, covering the entire area of my back and the top of my gluteus. The skin gets sucked up and rises under the cup as blood rushes up. The cups start pulling and sucking on my skin like huge tentacles and all of a sudden I become very religious feeling out of depth and I start praying. The sensation is not a painful one but an awkward uncomfortable feeling I want to rip the bowls off, instead I focus elsewhere and wait for 20minutes to pass.

Post Cupping

Keep the treated area covered and warm (for example wear a scarf if your neck was treated) and avoid exposure to wind and cold after treatment. Fire cupping should only be done by a trained professional. I visited Jesse Chinese Massage Therapy in Canal Walk referred to me by a trustee Doctor friend.
I was told to hydrate with some honey and rest. I experienced hunger similar to after an intense training session or a long hard run. I ate immediately and slept for 11hours solid. It definitely helped me recover from my flu and cleared my phlegmatic symptoms. I would definitely recommend it.

Bruises




The longest bruises lingered for 7 days although I still have a faint circle on my left tricep still hanging on weeks after.




Gwyneth Paltrow after fire cupping

Jesse Chinese Massage Therapy in Canal Walk can be found in he Skywalk and one can walk in for n appointment. Fire cupping costs R150 per session.

Yours in Fitness

Rushda Moosajee
Personal Trainer | Lifestyle Coach | Marketing

360 Specialized Training
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Searle Street, Woodstock
Cape Town

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"Suit Up!" Compression Kit

Superhero Effect




A lot can be said when every Super hero, saviour, evil-fighting, end-of-the-world stopping, Supernatural being wears a "Superhero suit."

Yes, Lycra spandex is ridiculously exposing and only flattering for 5% of the population with a shapely defined physique. It does demand the attention that you mean business and that you are in fact on a top secret mission to save the world and in our (mere mortals) case, save our bodies from what could be longer more painful periods of DOMS (delayed onset muscle syndrome)ice baths, deep heat, gruelling sports massage sessions and pain killers.

All of this which stunts and draws out recovery. Which in the end is priority for any athlete. The faster you can recover, the faster you can hit it hard. Other NB factors not mentioned are the obvious; 1) rest 2) feed 3) sleep.

The psychological factor of wearing your "Superhero suit" aka Compression Kit, in my opinion plays a big part in the success of your world saving mission, I meant workout. Yes Bruce Fordyce never wore Compression Kit (Runnersworldza: 2012), but I have, and when wearing it at the end of my week after completing 13 gruelling sessions, I am able to run faster, harder and stronger. Yes not every run is the same but my God, did my joints, knees, quads, everything, feel like I haven't just done 7-8 leg Focussed sessions that week. I was flying. It regulated my temperature and over the last year I've noticed that my body takes longer to heat up and lubricate than before.




Definitely fatigued and clearly mentally unstable as the very next day was legs again, doubling up some isolation and then another leg focussed Kettlebell session (Mondays). I space my sessions out in the day so that I get a refuel in and a little bit of time to recover. As I do with my cardio sessions too. I never train for more than 1hour solidly as in my experience it has just counteracted the efforts in the lifting arena, decreases my strength and breaks down my hard earned muscle. It also just tires the hell out of you. There are easier ways to die.

Compression Kit on the Tush

I wear my Superhero gear in between workouts and during some of them and every Sunday I sleep in my Compression socks too. I am obsessed and I don't know where I would be without it? Come Thursday and it's training back for a solid hour - isolation, my upper body feels like its been poured into a muscle mould as, it's already, chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders down. Sceptical about the Compression top, it literally saved my life. I would recommend a top and pair of shorts / tights, maybe even socks too.

My favourite are Linebreaks from Australia. Available online and deliver worldwide Linebreaks
I look like this:




But in my mind I feel like this...




How Does It Work?

Explained in a nutshell from (Linebreakau: 2012)

Applying graded compression to working muscles improves blood circulation and that has a bunch of benefits.

Compression gets oxygen rich blood from your heart to your muscles faster which means they perform better. Getting fresh blood into the muscle means getting nasty by-products out of them also (most people know the main one which is lactic acid). This is one way compression Improves Your Performance – good stuff in, bad stuff out.

So now you’ve got working muscles getting fresh blood supplied and yuck removed for better performance but what about Recovery? Again, getting oxygen rich blood to tired muscles is the key. Like a massage, compression promotes better blood flow to traumatized muscles (but for a whole lot less dollars, time and pain). Better blood flow means faster and more effective recovery to the muscle cells. It’s recommended they be worn for a couple of hours after exercise for maximum benefit.

Besides circulation, compression can reduce your Risk of Injury (is there no end to good news) and extend your endurance by supporting your muscles. Picture super-slow-mo video of a runner’s foot striking the ground. Imagine the downward shockwave through the thigh followed by a reverberation of the shock as the quad bounces back up. All this violence causes the muscle fibres to tear. Don’t panic, this is the natural degradation of muscles that lead to fatigue. What compression does is to act like a firm set of hands gently holding the muscle in place to reduce the shock. the better you can do that, the less damage you cause and the longer you can go for. Also, you will have caused less damage to recover from. This benefit applies to all working muscles and isn’t limited to just legs.

As if all that wasn’t reason enough, LineBreak garments also Control Your Body Temperature in hot and cold conditions. When you sweat in the heat, our fabric draws the sweat to the surface of the garment and spreads it over the entire garment to increase your evaporation surface area. The bigger that area is, the more efficiently you’ll be cooled (a bit like having a cool flannel over you on a hot night). In the cold, this evaporation means you’ll dry quickly if you sweat and when you’re dry, the undergarment helps keep your warmth in. Besides being comfortable, a regulated body temperature conserves energy for your sport - energy that would have otherwise been used fighting temperature fluctuations.

There are also local brands Medac Rockets gear check out there Medac Rockets Facebook Page. Rocket offers customisation and tailored my pants to fit me snug :)




These are Rockets socks... no they are not a fashion statement.




We all wear and own that special garment needed on emergency days... Whether it be a special pair of underpants cc Justin Pearce (@JuiceFordyce) who swears by his Batman underpants, a lucky pair of shoes, or a sexy LBD, psychological or scientific, wearing your form of a "Superhero suit" will work for you with the task at hand and set you apart from the rest, so others can identify that you take your talent, task and job seriously.

In the gym, in this industry people can define a 360 Specialized Training PT and a 360 Legionnaire by our "Superhuman Tee" and killer legs... Upon identification you know that we take pride in our responsibility to put your body's best interest first. Belief and trust in the 360 Team :)
360 across our hearts...




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Rushda Moosajee
Personal Trainer | Lifestyle Coach | Marketing
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Cape Town

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Not A Day Without - Supplementation

What My Body Needs it Gets




I run a tight ship, everything that goes into my body gets screened and double checked. Reinforcements for every supplement not possible to be consumed in my diet can be found in pill, powder or gel form in one of my "Supply Bags". I dont go anywhere without a protein snack, and I'm often made fun of pulling out grilled chicken breast, steak, boiled eggs, you name the protein, it's come out my bag. If you know me you know I'm having a bad day when I'm pulling a couple of chocolate bars out instead and chivalry comes in the form of protein shake tubs, l 'glutamine and egg trays (not the chocolate kind).

Due to my recent diet structure, consisting mostly of fish, you can imagine the smell, offending all trainers and clients a like. Not a fan of gum. It makes me hungry. I just can't get the smell of fish off my fingertips. Mind power goes a long way when i close my eyes imagining every bite going to the exact spot where my body needs it, fuel, restoration, repair and growth is all I'm thinking...

So yes, not a day without 1) protein. The solid type. I try eat most of my protein as often as I can and rarely use a protein shake.




Supplements

Habitually upon rising I take my multivitamin, Omega -3 fish oil gel pills, Ester C Combo, (which I love because it has rose hips, bioflavonoids, kelp and spirulina, scratchy throat and runny nose I pop 2 of these every 3 hours). I'm never without a bottle of water at my bedside.

During heavy weight training my joints suffer and I can particularly feel it when I'm feeling animal and close to overtraining. Mountain escapades, sprint sessions on the tread mill, heavy leg pressing, plyometrics, heavy weighted squats and lunges is asking to feel like 90 when your body is performing like a 21 year old. Totally normal.





People go from 0 to hero, all of sudden "running" and doing every class in the gym with no conditioning and bad shoes. If conditioned athletes are feeling niggels then what does the average Joe expect? Make sure you are getting enough fatty lipids through fish oils like Omega -3 supplements. My added favourite Is Buchulife's JOINT HEALTH. With Buchu oil and salmon oil. When it comes to injuries, prevention is better than cure and I will ALWAYS recommend proper "prehab" from a professional. To book a consultation with myself or any other of the trainers at 360 all the details are available below. My other trustee joint supplement is Joint Revolution by THE REAL THING. Love it. It works.




You cannot build the Empire State on unaligned, faulty and unstable infrastructure. You can't fall apart before you have even begun. The road to fitness is one that should be enjoyed, not an adopt several injuries ride.

Ask yourself: How valuable is my body? Is this body going to take me far? How far and how fast am i going? Now look down at your running shoes...
Don't run in bad shoes. Sort your "prehab" out and sort your shoes out.

I only run in Asics, Gel Nimbus. To be honest, I'm afraid to try anything new as preventing an injury is better than the time spent wishing "I shouldn't of run in those bad shoes," or "I knew my body was fatigued but I played that game of touch." I'm not saying don't go running in the rain and if you're tired don't train, but the body is sacred and you should listen to it. In the end it's your ego that will get in the way of your goals.








Everyone who is anyone who has trained at 360 Specialized Trainingthat leads a fit active life, will know that being in a constant state of pain is perfectly normal. There is no such thing as DOMS because the body is being stretched to its limits, broken and moulded all before you can even remember what just happened to you.





With functional training and Kettlebells in particular there is no such thing as a "Upper Body" day, it's legs legs and more legs, we use our legs to move dont we?

Enter L'Glutamine.

Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in your muscles - over 61% of skeletal muscle is Glutamine. Glutamine consists of 19% nitrogen, making it the primary transporter of nitrogen into your muscle cells.

During intense training, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted in your body, which decreases strength, stamina and recovery. It could take up to 6 days for Glutamine levels to return to normal - and Glutamine plays a key role in protein synthesis. Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism.

L'Glutamine and Your Immune System

L-Glutamine isn't only for athelets. Glutamine is essential for maintaining intestinal function and aiding in the immune response as well. After glutamine is synthesized in skeletal muscle it is released into the bloodstream and transported to the kidney, liver and small intestine and cells of the immune system where it plays another vital role.

Glutamine is used by white blood cells and contributes to normal immune-system function. Individuals with muscle-wasting and immune-system related illnesses (such as cancer or AIDS) who may be incapable of manufacturing their own supply of glutamine may benefit from glutamine supplements taken along with other amino acids. Becoming ill or losing lean muscle mass are potential signs of glutamine deficiency.

This explains my 1kg pack! Cannot go a day without. Post cardio, post weights and at bedtime if I'm feeling run down.

Yours in Fitness

Rushda Moosajee
Personal Trainer | Lifestyle Coach | Marketing

360 Specialized Training
Block F The Boulevard Business Park
Searle Street, Woodstock
Cape Town

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Protein Pancakes

5min Protein Pancakes




My persistent sweet tooth craving had me up at Saturday breakfast craving a carb.
Feeling a bit under the weather I took the morning off my usual Kettlebell session at 360 Specialized Training and my cardio session. With massive FOMO I needed a snack to cheer me up and peanut butter or honey was just not going to suffice. So I whipped up my 5min protein pancakes. Excellent for breakfast or a pre workout / post workout snack.

You will need:

5 egg whites
1 egg yolk
1 cup of oats
1 scoop of protein powder*
Spray cook, green lid

* I used Muscletech Triple Choc Casein shake (had it in the cupboard), feel free to use which ever you desire




Blend ingredients together and pour into a hot skillet -Voila!




Serve with honey and peanut butter or nuts, fresh fruit, fat free yoghurt (if your diet allows) and if you are really naughty some Nutella.




Let me know if you enjoyed it?
Yours in Fitness




Rushda Moosajee
Personal Trainer | Lifestyle Coach | Marketing
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Cape Town
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For the Love of Personal Training

A Concept Called Structure and Passion

I lack discipline, I do things because I love to do them. Im driven by passion, not rules, and step by step guides. Im wreckless and I see training as "fun" and as cheesy as it sounds the fun in functional training gets me excited every time. The ability to challenge the whole body, lifting things, throwing things, rotating while balancing, using co ordination, being explosive, rocketing myself up and forward, jumping and all the traditional base movements involved during and around my practice at 360 Specialized Training my tail wagging like a puppy for a bone. I just lap that stuff up.





Following my strict regime of only 1 weight session a day, that includes body weight cardio, ie sprinting, box jumps, jump lunges etc. I'm allowed 40min of cardio. The boring kind. All I want to do is go and run outside in the rain, the sun, take a trip up the mountain. Live. Telling myself soon is soon and I will be lighter and muscle preservation goal achieved I will be there... Focusing on the end goal is keeping me going and my clients are keeping me sane holding me back like a caged wild women.

Training vicariously through them, this Good Friday I took Mariam for a cardio session. No we don't stand aside the bike or treadmill at 360, it's a bit about fun, well as fun as cardio can be. The session involved skipping intervals and some of my favourite weighted medicine ball pairing techniques I learnt from my PT and owner of 360 Specialized Training, Chris Walsh.

An empty gym calls for much fun with hard bouncing, throwing, squat throws, catch variations and more sprints. We had the luxury of sprinting in between cones also focussing on strengthening the hamstring by sprinting backward. I included some Kettlebell swings and deep frog jumps and Mariam who usually tries to talk her way out of many exercises was totally tricked into everything we did. I incorporate push ups and crunches in every workout as the benefits go far beyond the basic movement pattern. We finished off with some boxing combos (another trick) and by the end of the hour we were both drenched in sweat. Not looking too cute but neither cared. 360 is not that type of gym, empty or not. The athletes come to train hard and there is a lot expected of them, at their own personal pace of course. The beauty of personal training in a private gym...









My clients might not love me during every session as the pain they experience will make sense to them one day, hopefully someday sooner than later. but the body is strong and the governed by the mind. You are a lot stronger than you think you are and I it's our jobs as PT's to help show you. Every session is one step closer to being what you want to be. You may not be there today but you are one session closer.






Putting in the reps
- Friday is Back Day

Changing tshirts I'm off to train back with my Coach, Coach SK. Heavy intense repetition after repetition, focus, breathing, controlling, it's the most mental training I've ever done. When you think you're done, you bloody aren't, and there is no counting, if he yells 10 more you do 10 more.

I walk in and I get greeted with: "warm up on the treadmill,"
Me: "No."
SK: "when you start off with replies like that!" He marches off to the machine puts it on the heaviest weight my frame can handle and suddenly it dawns on me, I am my own worst client! I am the nightmare I cope with daily! This whole time I'm feeling sorry for me, when I should be feeling sorry for him.

I zone out and meditate off to my happy place, I think about the mountain. I think about what others won't do that I do to get where I want to be. It separates Champions from ordinary people. I love doing the extraordinary, as dumb as it may sound challenging your mind to make your body do and become something stronger than the day before by doing something that requires precision and discipline is not normal, it takes a special kind of someone. This is work. No talking, no fun, no box jumps, just work and I'm working on my personal character along the way. God I need discipline.






Do I dare mention my cardio session prior, never, Coach SK will break my back. Twice.
I take home a broken back and a smile. Because nobody ever regretted a training session. The productive nerd inside me wide smiled reminding myself to find something stretch or knit to wear for tonight because the pump makes it impossible to fit into anything... For now at least. Excited face... Dreams a lil...
Until next time.




Yours in Fitness
Rushda Moosajee
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