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Evening Standard- Broken bones are no excuse not to exercise

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01-Sep-10 10:06

Victoria Stewart, one of the lead columnists at the Evening Standard, came to us a few weeks back after having broken 2 of her fingers. She was annoyed because she couldn't exercise so wanted to know what she could do. We partnered her up with Linnea, one of our Rehabilitation experts, who went to work on her for a few sessions.

 

To cut a long story short, she loved it! So much so that she decided to write about her experience, and also the growing problem on injuries and what to do about them.

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Is Personal Training the way to Jennifer Aniston's body? Week 2...

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27-Aug-10 10:12

We've recently started training Sabrina, a contributing editor at Women's Fitness. She's signed up to do a bespoke 4 week program called the Body Refurb- it's not for the faint hearted and is a great way to kick start your fitness regime.

 

Read more to find out how week 2 went for her. She's really enjoying her training and Alex is certainly putting her through her paces.

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Is Personal Training the way to Jennifer Aniston's body? Read this to find out...

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18-Aug-10 20:24

We've recently started training Sabrina, a contributing editor at Women's Fitness. She's signed up to do a bespoke 4 week program called the Body Refurb- it's not for the faint hearted and is a great way to kick start your fitness regime.

 

Ultimately she wants to look like Jennifer Aniston (but will setlle for Halle Berry if need's be!), so we've pooled the skills of our team and come up with something that works for her.

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Get in that pool! by Alex Rapacioli

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18-Aug-10 09:56

Having been a competitive swimmer for most of my life, and still to this day using it as part of my training regime, I would like to remind those who have forgotten how great this natural form of training is.

 

I think there is a definite reason why swimmers are amongst the fittest, toned and most injury free people in the world. Swimming is a healthy and relaxing activity for all to do whilst toning every muscle in your body, and at the same time providing a great cardiovascular workout.

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Food and exercise tips for guys and girls, by Alex Rapacioli

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18-Aug-10 09:53

Nutritional tip for the guys:  is all that protein getting expensive? Don't worry here's my top six of the month that will add strength and size without weakening your wallet.

  • Red kidney beans
  • Cottage cheese
  • Canned tuna
  • Chicken breast
  • Cashew nuts
  • Milk

It’s a small price for large gains!

Exercise tip for the girls:<

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Check out August's edition of the Mayfair Times

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06-Aug-10 09:40

This month sees a lovely write-up in the Mayfair Times, a glossy mag aimed at the well-healed residents of Mayfair and St James's in Central London.

 

The lovely Selma Day was in touch and has done a fantastic piece on us, mentionining Sweating on the Square, our gym, Nordic Walking and the Body Refurb.

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We're featured in Vanity Fair online... wow!

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19-Jul-10 15:47

We've been featured in Vanity Fair online (www.vanityfair.co.uk)- an exclusive readership of fashion conscious social butterflies who know a good thing when they see it.

 

After meeting Alice BB, the editor of Vanity Fair online, she agreed to do a piece about us.

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Our walls have had a face-lift...

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16-Jul-10 14:44

We give up our walls to profile some of the talented people we come in contact with. At the moment we're showcasing the work of one of a friend of ours, Ben Grubb.

 

Ben is an aspiring photographer living and working in London shooting a wide range of subjects. Over the five years he's lived in the capital, he has spent many cold, winter nights exploring sights of the city, trying to capture them in a unique way.

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Beginning your fitness training- slow and steady. By Simon White

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23-Jun-10 17:20

When you begin your voyage towards your fitness goals it is important to realise that slow and steady is key. In my time in the fitness industry I have seen many people with good intentions have to reduce their weekly sessions simply because they are trying to do too much too soon.

 

When starting out as a complete beginner to exercise it is important that you know your limits as to what your body can and can’t do.

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The benefits of Pilates, by Linnea Korssell

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23-Jun-10 16:41

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates during the First World War to improve rehabilitation for veterans returning from war. He developed a sequence of movements aimed to increase muscular strength, flexibility and endurance, using exercises that focus on the deep core muscles which are essential for spinal stability.

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Physical Spring Clean

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05-May-10 12:23

Holistic Approach- “looks at the whole picture. The totality of something is much greater than the sum of its component parts and they cannot be understood by the isolated examination of their parts”

We’ve always prided ourselves on our holistic approach, and feel that by offering a range of services tailored to suit each client, our clients can grow and achieve a balanced body and mind.

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Spring is here so...Nordic Walking starts again!

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15-Mar-10 17:52

Spring is (finally!) here and that means our Nordic Walking classes are starting up again on 29th March.So dust off your poles and pray for sunshine as we head on out to enjoy some of central London’s great parks.

Our first class, on Monday 29th March, will be a beginners class, and will be aimed at teaching you the basics. Thereafter, we will be holding sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm at Green Park.

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How not to get fat at Christmas

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19-Feb-10 09:38

If you have attempted any quick visits to the shops lately, then you will know that it's that time of year again. Lots of presents to buy, and lots of Christmas parties to attend. Then it’s over for another year and - whilst your wallet is a lot lighter - it’s a different story when you step on the scales. But does it have to be this way?

 

Well, no.

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