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Introducing Power Plates

Posted by: Susie Rogers Posted Date: 28/08/2010

Introducing Power Plates

Divine intervention in the world of physical fitness is most

definitely the Power Plate, and I am a passionate

advocate. Combine Power Plate with a balanced, healthy

diet and you will look and feel great. It’s a promise.

Using the principles of Acceleration Training, it stimulates the body’s natural response to vibration. Vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions multiple times per second. In short, by using your core to balance, and optimising muscle contractions in a concentrated period of time, you can achieve an awful lot in a session as short as 15 minutes. Then do three sessions a week and that’s it, job pretty much done!

What’s more, studies have shown that it even stimulates your Human Growth Hormone, (that’s the one that keeps you young), and increases your serotonin levels, (that’s the one that keeps you happy).

Enough of the science, ladies, let’s cut to the chase. It helps in the battle to banish cellulite and tones your muscles like nothing I have ever witnessed. Think tight, perky bottom and you’re there. It’s quick and fun and once you get over the weird feeling of being shaken like a cocktail, you’ll find it oh so hard to give up!

I use it a lot for stretching and it’s increased my flexibility enormously, and the massage setting is great for exorcising stress and stimulating circulation. Warning….do not approach with a hangover! It really isn’t a good feeling.

If you are prone to headaches check with your doctor first, which of course you should do before starting anything new.

So go find a Power Plate studio nearby, or for those with more serious intent, buy one! But as they vibrate they may shake the foundations of your house, so make sure it is situated in the basement.

Go get beautiful arms!

Posted by: Susie Rogers Posted Date: 23/07/2010

Go get beautiful arms!

As Spring is upon us and Summer approaches, the

spectre of those cute little dresses and unforgiving

swimsuits starts to haunt us. We obsess about pert

bottoms, shapely legs and flat stomachs...

but what about those arms?

So, ladies, it’s time to create a better look: toned, tight, sculpted and smooth. Let’s start by brushing that dry skin away on our arms. Start at the hands and brush using a circular movement all the way up, paying particular attention to those elbows which discolour, wrinkle and make you look old before your time. Don’t forget to brush the skin under your arms vigourously to stimulate the skin which likes to defy the laws of gravity. Then smother your arms in thick body cream or oil.

For toning, it’s all about exercise. No excuses, 15 minutes every other day. This is the drill recommended by Jen Williams, a highly experienced personal trainer at BodyWorksWest.

TRICEP DIPS >

PUSH UPS >

ARM CURL >

Beautiful arms – just a little bit of time and effort and it’s easy!

Posted In: Fabulous Arms

Feeling Good

Posted by: Susie Rogers Posted Date: 23/06/2010

Feeling Good in 2010

We don't really do New Year's resolutions, but we do try

to keep fit mentally and physically all year round.  There

are no secrets, but these are some of the things we do

to feel good...even on a bad hair day!

Get enough sleep. Sleep replenishes the mind and body, and we all regard our beds as one of our favourite places. Finally to sleep, perchance to dream.

Drink water. It’s easy not to, or to forget, but water is our life-giving force. Drinking water helps cleanse the body, makes us feel more energized and promotes a healthy complexion. Try hot water with a slice of lemon for variation.

Chew slowly. We love our food, but attacking it with gusto, particularly when hungry, does not makes us feel satiated, so we eat more. We try to chew slowly, savouring every mouthful, and that way a little goes a long way.

Laugh a lot. Laughter is a tonic, releasing chemicals to the brain which make you feel, well, happy. And if you laugh and feel happy it’s infectious, so go on, pass it around!

Posted In: Well Being