Did you know that listing in the FitNet Directory costs only £35 for the entire year? This small fee covers 4 editions of the magazine, and you can start with any edition. If your details change throughout the year, just get in touch and we will amend these for you – there is no charge […]
By Lauretta Furlonger Yoga can provide enormous benefits to anyone pursuing a fitness regime – it offers a unified approach to toning and strengthening the body. Where some other fitness training practices can over-develop particular muscle groups, regular practice of yoga postures improves balance, strength and overall flexibility, making you more capable of pursuing training […]
When fitness instructor Naomi McGowan was told to terminate her fitness career due to nerve damage in her knees, she adapted her training and battled on despite the excruciating daily pain. Her persistence paid off and her bodybuilding training translated into new levels of fitness – 18 months ago Naomi won the Miss Bikini 2017 […]
By Dan Barker The Gymathon was created in 2009 as a charity event offering a number of fitness classes raising funds for Sport Relief and Midlands Air Ambulance. Following the tragic death of Jack Segust (1991-2012), who was a member at Sixth Sense Fitness, the event has continued in his memory. Gymathon takes place every […]
By Heather Winterburn At Dance Fusion we are now incorporating a new method of teaching, and our students love it. Progressing Ballet Technique was devised by the highly regarded Royal Academy of Dance teacher and examiner Marie Mahon-Walton, who developed this programme after realising the great benefit her exercises were having on the speed and […]
Every parent and carer wants their children to be healthy, but life in 2016 can limit the amount of exercise they get. We know that, and at Halo we have devised a whole range of activities to get tots moving from day one (well almost!). Visit our website www.haloleisure.org.uk to see the full range or […]
One of the first things personal trainers are taught on their course is that they’ll have to wear many hats. They are the client’s coach, counsellor and their biggest fan, but also their conscience, the wagging finger, the pat on the back. Most trainers have to read their client’s mind, anticipate their weaknesses and pick […]
Horticultural Therapy can be defined as ‘the use of plants by a trained professional as a medium through which certain clinically defined goals can be met.’ In 2015, 451 patients received 1,499 sessions of Horticultural Therapy. All must be referred by their Occupational Therapist (OT) and each session has reasons for referral, goals and outcomes […]
By Ady Watts How many of us understand what makes up a well balanced exercise programme? Each workout aimed at those who want to improve function should contain all of the aspects of training listed below. This will keep you injury free and ensure those all important results roll your way. Done well, and once […]
By Michele Goulding Whatever holiday you are planning, consider the following to stay with the lifestyle changes you have made or are working on. Here are some ideas to take the good habits on holiday with you. 1. Breathing – Re-focus on your goals on waking up in the morning by taking one or two […]
