by Ian Jervis

Created on: January 10, 2009   Last Updated: January 20, 2009

Personal Fitness 2009

How many of us made a resolution at New Year? How many of us made the same old one again? "This is the year I'm going to get fit!" It seems that putting on the running shoes and getting out there come rain or shine doesn't always have the appeal in reality as it does in those conversations with our partners or friends.

As we all look for easier and more efficient, cool' ways to get our bodies into shape and have a healthy heart in doing so, we see personal fitness trends come and go. "Which will work for me?" " Which one will I be able to stick at?" These are all questions we ask ourselves every time we get serious above doing something . In my research on this subject I looked at many new ideas, some of which looked amazing, and some that were some of the same old things with a different slant, so I tried to choose a handful that are unique and fun too.

One complete package idea is, Wild Fitness!"

Wild fitness is a complete package to get all areas of your life into peak condition. At wonderful locations in Kenya and Greece, the program helps you to get fit with intense' natural movement patterns helping you to become that lean machine you always dreamed of. I you have and injuries they help you to do this pain free. They teach you about nutrition, eating wild' food; raw and unprocessed, to nourish your body and give it a break from bad stuff that got you out of shape in the first place. The wild living program helps you to be you: to relax and enjoy yourself. Visit at www.wildfitness.com for prices and more info.

Then we have Power Plate machines! Wahey! Work out whole body in 25 minutes and then, back to work or whatever you were doing before! Power-Plates give you a low impact exercise and suitable for beginners and fitness fanatics alike. You don't need all the gym gear, according to the ads, all you need is loose clothing! and you do the class in bare feet! You don't even need a shower afterwards! Unless you are going to around people! You exercise on the vibrating platform, causing your muscles to contract and relax 30-50 times a second! Sounds good to me. Find out more at www.vibration-plates.com

We've all heard of and feared boot camp'! Well this is New You Boot Camp!

The reason it's new you' is that as well as enrolling in a week long, single sex exercise retreat or a day long extreme exercise program for men and women, you are guided in finding a new you, a new sense of self worth and unbreakable' self esteem and confidence. Run by military PTI's! Check out the fun and games and prices at www.newyoubootcamp.com

The Green Gym is a great idea that helps you to improve both your health and the environment at the same time. Experienced guides will take you through a range of practical projects, giving you the opportunity to tackle physical jobs in the outdoors, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Set in beautiful locations and not in the gym! All ages. Info at www2.btcv.org.uk/display/greengym

Finally one idea that allows you no excuses, whatsoever, is Superchick'! The people at Superchick help you to put together a fitness plan to totally work around your work and social schedule. Programs can be for outside exercise in parks or indoor at nightclubs. Real programs made by real people! See more at www.iamsuperchick.com

Good luck..see you 2010.

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