Getting on track
Is the weight of winter weighing you down? Gary Dawkins, of RiverRidge Retreat, in the Catlins, has an idea how to beat it.
Gary Dawkins
Belly-fat busters
Belly-fat busters
If it is time to tackle the tummy, then Gary Dawkins, of Creative Conditioning at River Ridge Retreat, has the solution.
Taking on right fuel
Taking on right fuel
In the final part of our training schedule for the Dunedin half-marathon, Gary Dawkins, of Creative Conditioning at River Ridge retreat, goes into ''overload''.
Going the extra mile
Going the extra mile
It's time to mix it up in the second part of our training schedule for the Dunedin half-marathon, writes Gary Dawkins,of Creative Conditioning at River Ridge Retreat.
Energy to burn
Energy to burn
A healthy diet is not just about what you eat, but how you eat as well, writes Gary Dawkins, of Creative Conditioning at River Ridge Retreat.
Round is a shape, but not the one for you
Round is a shape, but not the one for you
With Christmas fast approaching, Gary Dawkins, of Creative Conditioning at River Ridge Retreat, shares some tips on how to drop that winter weight.
Lead children on to correct exercise path
Lead children on to correct exercise path
It is important to get your children into physical activity and healthy eating habits from an early age. The benefits are huge. Feeling fit and healthy builds self-confidence and helps set a platform for an exciting future. Fitness trainer Gary Dawkins offers some tips.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 1
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 1
Do you want to get fit this year? Well, we can help.
Planning to lose weight
Planning to lose weight
Watch the fat fall off by utilising a combination of a sensible eating plan, our 2009 exercise programme and a generally active lifestyle.
Getting into stride
Getting into stride
Get off the couch and into life with fitness expert Gary Dawkins.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 2
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 2
For those who have completed the first week of our fitness programme, congratulations! For those who have started, paused and stopped, perseverance is needed.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 3
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 3
At week three you should be feeling an improvement in your fitness.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 4
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 4
Well done! The general rule of thumb is that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Today is the 21st day. By now your mind and body should both be willing and keen to continue.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 5
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 5
There are more exercises on the beach this week. If there are no beaches near by just do the same exercises on the park.
Halfway on road to fitness
Halfway on road to fitness
We are halfway through our 2009 fitness plan and it is time to check on progress so far. Fitness expert Gary Dawkins explains how you can measure your success.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 6
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 6
How did your muscles respond to the beach body weight exercises?
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 7
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 7
This is our final week completing lower effort (aerobic) exercises only.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 8
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 8
We are finally ready to incorporate higher-effort interval training exercises into our 2009 fitness and fat-loss programme.
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 9
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 9
Week 9 of our fitness and fat loss programme
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 10
Your 2009 fitness programme: Week 10
Congratulations. We have nearly completed the last week of our first 10-week introduction fitness programme. One week to go, and what a journey it has been.