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ITHE WEEKEND OUTUtOK April It by Laurie Burns Exercise Physiologist Weighty decisions 1 Do you make a New Year Do you try every new diet that is published 3 Do you spend more and more money each year trying to lose If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to follow these guidelines To make a lifestyle change which is what losing fat is all about takes time and commitment If you are promised quick results meal substitutes or any other gimmick then you need to take a second lock at the program you have chosen to lose fat How to Choose a Safe and Effective Lifestyle Plan Choose one that features positive clues not negative POSITIVE CLUES YES NO Promotes gradual weight loss 1 Ids per week YES NO Provides adequate calories at least for women and YES NO Follows dietary guidelines set out m the Canada Food Guide YES NO Registered professional dietitians or other medical pro fessionals provide supervision YES NO Provides individualized program considering goals and needs YES NO Includes nutrition education and behaviour The focus is on lifestyle change YES NO Includes maintenance plan YES NO Encourages you to keep daily records of food intake and exercise YES NO Does not require vitamins or supplements YES NO Strongly encourages exercise NEGATIVE CLUES YES NO YES NO Promises effortless weight loss YES NO Requires the use of prepackaged food vitamin and other supplements YES NO Employshighpressuresalestactics YES NO Offers one time only specials YES NO Has salespeople double as nutrition counsellors or former dieters of the program YES NO Uses drugs that purportedly burn fat by increasing metabolism YES NO Discourages exercise tti apple WINDSHIELD REPAIRS Handta AH Claim Qua St Unit SAVE YOUR BODY NORTH END NISSAN 878 Martin SI Milton TOWN COUNTRY CLOTHIERS Royal Robbins Columbia Run Swim Fitness TOE IN Mill St Ladiesl Mens Hair Styling 10 OFF For Seniors on Wed 8533461 SPORTING GOODS CLOTHING SPECIALIZING IN TEAM CORPORATE WEAR 8730500 Main Si Georgetown GOME IN CHECK OUT THE HEW BIKES BY DIAMOND BCKK0NA MONGOOSE CONCORDE Haiti St S Gewietoam rt 8732441 Planning practices To learn athletes need to practice many times and successfully The- key to providing enough practice time is planning planning to maximize activity and minimize listening and waiting Before you plan how to practice you must plan what to practice Choose activities that are appropriate yet challenging for your athletes and that are realistic for your sport leading to simulation of the eventual competitive situation When planning how to practice maximize doing by designing group ings- of athletes that are as small as practical and as active as possible Consider these questions shouldathletesworkalone in pairs or in small groups should they be matched by size skill level what sort of they need how should they be arranged so they can move without danger how will equipment be distributed efficiently how many times should the activity be repeated for some improve ment to occur Here are three other tips to maximize activity give short simple clear instructions plan how to move the athletes into activity after instructions or a demonstration Whenever possible make seeinglistening formations similar to those used in activity keep athletes attention in the time between tioninstructions and the start of activity Finally check to find out just how active your athletes actually are Count how many times your best athlete your poorest athlete an average athlete each practices a skill or drill Are they successful enough tunes to be encouraged Jack was coach of Canada National Basketball Team ffrom 1988 and is a nationally recognized coaching expert For more Information on coaching skills and the National Coaching Cer program contact the Coaching Association of Canada ISM James Naismlth Drive Gloucester Ontario K1B 5N4 or 3M Canada PO Box5757 London Ontario JAKES AUTO CLEAN Steam Cleaning Interior Shampoo Under Car Oiling Scotch Guard 265GUELPHST 8773802 DONTFOROETOUR ADDRESS CHANGE Next to Betimy Fire Engine Shampoo Sheen Paint TouchUp GEORGETOWN HR Block wants to save you money We dig for every deduction and credit to which you are entitled Well find you the biggest tax refund you have coming HR BLOCK Canadas Tax Team Put us to work for you Under New Ownership In A New Localon 7 JAMES STREET OH Main St Downtown Georgetown 8737855 AJJB NORTH END MARTIN ST- MttTONONT OjBilaMw Ettabllshed HILLS COLLISION FT ACTON S CORNERS SPRING IS HERE FULL INSTOCK SELECTION OF BASEBALL SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT SOCCER SHOES YOUTH ADULT SOFTBALL SHOES NUMBER HOCKEY CARDS ROLLER 3 on 3 STREET HOCKEY FORMS AVAILABLE BOOK NOW FOR YOUR TEAM UNIFORMS DISTRIBUTORS MAIN ST SOUTH 8730500