Are you somebody who knows you should exercise, who wants to exercise, but never seems to find the time? Not to mention years healing from exercise injuries that crop up as we get older. Fit20 has the perfect answer.
Contrary to what the experts say, taking 30 minutes out of the day to exercise is anything but simple. By the time you’ve travelled to the gym, changed, trained, showered, dressed and headed off, you’ve probably lost close to two hours. This is often enough to make anyone want to procrastinate.
“There just had to be an easier way to stay healthy and fit, without hours and hours of blood, sweat and tears,” says Catharina, managing director of fit20 New Zealand. The result is the launch of the Dutch franchise fit20, which opened in Albany in May – a high-intensity training method aimed at helping clients reach their health and fitness goals in just 20 minutes per week. “I was inspired by fit20’s mission and vision of ‘strengthening lives’ for all people of all ages.”
“I thought, fit and healthy in just 20 minutes a week? No sweating? No need to use the very public changing rooms? No loud music? No mirrors? I thought it sounded too good to be true,” says the former educational psychologist.
But the scientific evidence and the global spread of the highly successful and rapidly growing network of fit20 studios throughout the UK, Belgium, Qatar and USA can’t be wrong. “We are already getting really good feedback from our clients, who are mentioning results like increased strength, feeling more energetic, toning up and a decrease of symptoms related to their injuries or chronic disease.”
Short but sweet fit20 training is offered by appointment only and always with the guidance of a personal trainer. The boutique-style fit20 studios are pleasant, inviting, and comfortably cooled. Clients typically train one-on-one with their trainer, or along with a partner or colleague if they choose.
It takes only 20 minutes to do six, highly effective exercises which strengthen all major muscle groups. Clients continue to build their overall strength and fitness with each weekly 20-minute training session – the fit20 concept is based on the research-backed High Intensity Training (HIT) protocol.
The aim of this approach is to bring the body safely to the point where it adapts and becomes stronger, healthier and fitter.
Slow motion exercise, in combination with climate-controlled studios, means that fit20 clients typically do not perspire and have no need to change or shower. The unique fit20 approach is particularly interesting for senior, busy professionals, seniors and for those who don’t feel at home in traditional gym settings. “It’s a very safe way of exercising, so it benefits people with past injuries.”
Fit20 has proven itself to be a sustainable and highly effective weekly routine which can be seamlessly incorporated into a busy lifestyle.
“I do understand when people are a bit sceptical about the 20 minutes; it’s very different from what we have been told for a long time. But the concept is not new, and there has been a lot of research done around the health benefits. I always tell people who are interested to come in for a Free Introduction training. Then they can experience for themselves what we do and how it benefits them.”
“Not only can people lose weight, build strength and tone, but as an educational psychologist I can tell you that the benefits to your mental wellness and mood are tremendous – for just 20 minutes a week! Why wouldn’t you?”
021 026 52819 www.fit20.co.nz
