Benefits of Fitness classes

Regular activity has a number of proven, positive health effects, especially on heart health. Vigorous exercise strengthens the heart as a pump, making it a larger, more efficient muscle. Even moderate activity can boost HDL ('good') cholesterol, aid the circulatory system, and lower blood pressure and blood fats. All these effects translate into reduced risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. The Athenaeum Spa is a medically oriented spa and we take your health very seriously. Each client is asked to fill in a health questionnaire upon joining and should one have a medical problem our medical team will be more than happy to perform a health check prior to starting exercise regime.

The weight management programme at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta is called the Body Shape Clinic. As the name implies this is a medically oriented holistic approach to weight management including but not limited to a health check, a consultation with a doctor, a consultation with a nutritionist, a fitness instructor and new technologies for cellulite reduction. The BodyShape clininic is run in conjunction with our sister company Estetika. Please follow http://www.estetika.com.mt/herbodyshape .

The secret of a successful weight management programme is a complete lifestyle change including diet and exercise.

Exercise can also offer other benefits, including strengthened muscles, increased flexibility, and stronger bones, which can help ward off the bone-thinning condition called osteoporosis.

Regular physical activity can lift your mood, help you deal with negative emotions (such as anger) and bring you a general sense of mental wellbeing. It can help you sleep better, reduce tension levels, feelings of stress or fatigue, and give you more energy. And these are changes that can happen straight after a session, not just through taking exercise regularly over a long period of time, particularly if the activity is moderately intensive.

Secondly, studies have shown that people feel better about themselves once they start some sort of program of physical activity. This might be because they develop a much more positive self-image, through changes to their body shape, as they begin to lose weight or feel their muscle tone get better. This, in itself, improves mental wellbeing.

Perhaps even more importantly, taking part in an activity that gives them a sense of achievement can change people's self-image. It can help them to see just what they are capable of. Learning a new skill or achieving a goal, however minor, boosts self-esteem and motivation, and can start a more positive cycle. Gym Instructors at Pulse Fitness Studio in the Athenaeum Spa in Malta will prepare an individualized exercise regime tailor made for the needs and fitness level of each client.

Most people would rather go to a gym to workout than to workout at home. The reasons are not that difficult to figure out. Experts say equipment helps motivate people to work harder on their bodies because a machine is more efficient. Since there is no basis in fact to this outlook let's just says if that is what gets you motivated, wonderful.

Another advantage is that a gym has professional trainers to assist you in your exercise goals. That machine may build your muscles but improper training can be harmful to your health. Let the instructor show you how to operate the machines before going off to do your routine. They can also advise you on the types of exercises to try and give you tips on how to improve your performance. Remember if you have a problem...ask for help because it could be bad for your health and well being.