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Up close and personal with Adro

Adro Sarnelli, the inspirational winner of Australia's first Biggest Loser series who dropped a staggering 51 kilograms from his original 136.5 kg frame, shares his top tips for buying home fitness equipment and how Australians looking to shed the kilos can keep the weight off. Workout World is the exclusive fitness equipment supplier to The Biggest Loser.

Q. Which Workout World machines are you using in your training schedule?
A. During my time on The Biggest Loser I was lucky enough to use the Precor stepper, treadmill and elliptical cross trainer and the quality was amazing.

Q. Which machines do you enjoy using the most and why?
A. I really enjoyed the treadmill as it allowed me to begin my running life. I, and also along with big Wal, become great friends with the stepper. No one else used it and it allowed me to chew through an average of 150 calories every 10 minutes.

Q. What advice do you give Australians who are looking to buy home fitness equipment?
A. I would recommend buying pieces of equipment that you know you will, and can, use. The Workout World products are all fantastic quality, well priced and from respected brands. I often encourage clients to replace their lounge chairs with treadmills or upright bikes so that they can continue to watch their TV but do something productive at the same time. There are some brilliant home and commercial options at your local Workout World store.

Q. What advice would you give those who are truly committed to losing weight?
A. I would suggest that first you start to believe in yourself, then find something that works for you: a piece of equipment or someone who can tailor a program for you; Make sure that it is something you can and will stick to, so there is less chance of you getting over it or bored. The last thing I would say is that if you are able to do it with a buddy, grab some gear from your local Workout World store and be accountable. Make sure that they (your buddy) are there for you when you're not in the mood and that you can motivate and push them when they may not be in the mood.

Q. What is your health and fitness motto?
A. I have a general wellness motto which is believe in yourself. But my weight loss motto and the three key elements I believe will guide you towards successful weight loss and fitness are 1. eat smart 2. move more and 3. think thin. You can apply that to any type fitness regime.

Q. What is keeping you busy these days?
A. By far the greatest thing I am doing at the moment, besides working with Workout World, is having The New Me open. The New Me is my very own Biggest Loser-style weight loss retreat. We have taken everything I have learned and experienced during and since The Biggest Loser and incorporated it into a weight loss program for all Australians to attend.

We use my philosophies of eat smart, move more, think thin and allow people to learn all of the weight loss lessons I have learned and lose rapid weight - enough to ensure that by the time they leave The New Me they have enough motivation and momentum to continue on with their weight loss journey. At The New Me we really focus on the personal development which allows us to tackle weight loss with a holistic approach.

Visit www.thenewme.com.au for more information about Adro's weight loss retreat.