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Training Programme

Swiss Fit Balls

Swiss Fit Balls are used to improve flexibility, strength, balance, righting reactions and posture. They originate from a Image: fitballsdoctor/physiotherapist background and are extremely safe given the correct instruction. There is no better tool for working the stomach and lower back especially. Training on the ball develops so many positive carry over benefits simply because the body has to adjust to working in an unstable environment, which is more in keeping with what we do on a day to day basis. It is excellent for the person who has never exercised, injured or training athletes wanting some variation. It is low impact and you are supported at all times. Used by various famous people including Melinda Messenger and England cricket team etc.

Fitness Pilates

based exercises incorporating the use of Swiss fit balls, dynabands, foam rollers, medicine balls, and mat exercises. These techniques improve body mobility and posture, targeting weak, under-utilised muscles in the abdomen, lower back, arms and legs.

Boxercise / Kickboxing

Qualified registered boxercise and kickboxing instructors. An excellent all over body workout, great stress reliever and fat burner. It is suitable for all types of people from cardiac patients to housewives and professional athletes. The correct techniques will be taught and this will motivate you and enhance your skill level allowing you to expend energy in a fun and enjoyable yet safe and effective manner.

Resistance work

Thera bands (large elastic bands) or weights depending on your goals – we include this to increase our overall strength for daily functions, to help in muscle weakness causing injuries and in long term help in weight loss. Since lean muscle has a higher metabolic rate than fat, you will tone up your muscles and this will burn more calories, even while sleeping and this will result in a reduction in total fat mass of the body. Resistance training also leads to an increase in regional bone density.

Rowing

Rowing is a superb efficient non- impact workout for the whole body. You work your heart, lungs, circulatory system and at the same time shape and tone the muscles of your legs, back, shoulders, buttocks, arms and stomach. It provides a superb aerobic workout and is an excellent stress reliever. It is weight supporting and non- jarring and ideal for rehabilitation exercises, suitable for anybody of any age and is safe and enjoyable.

Flexibility

Flexibility is extremely important for health and well-being. Lack of physical activity can lead to a decrease in flexibility. Every stretch has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced stage. Stretching aims to lengthen muscles, tendons and other tissues, reduce muscle tension, promote blood circulation and enhance the quality of daily life. You can improve this by following a well-planned programme of stretches necessary for functional living.

Bosu

The Bosu ball is great for improving balance, core stability, and proprioception. It is also good fun and adds variety to functional training regardless of your standard. You can walk, run, stretch, balance, and jump on the bosu.

The Total Gym

The Total Gym helps tone and strengthen the important muscle groups of your upper and lower body. It is ideal and vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level. Strength training tones and conditions the muscles we use to stand, walk, lift, and turn. It increases the proportion of lean muscle in our bodies which helps raise our metabolic rate and it increases bone density, which helps guard us against oesteoporosis as we get older.

The Body blade

the Body blade provides an excellent all over body workout focusing mainly on your deep core muscles. The resistance is dependant upon the amount of flex you create; using different stances and grips to target a variety of body parts.

Also used spinning bikes, cross-trainer, treadmill, step, body pod, wobble boards