BRIGHTON'S NO.1 HEALTH, FITNESS, SPORT & NUTRITION MAGAZINE Issue #10 November - December 2012
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EDITOR: ASH PHELPS ash@brightonactive.com
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14 ATHLETE FOCUS - SOL GILBERT Former professional mixed martial artist Sol Gilbert talks to us about ZT Fitness, ZT Fight Skool and Sol Gilbert Ultimate Training
18 FOREVER FIT WITH MP PT Now celebrating its one year anniversary, MP PT talks more about his Forever Fit over 50’s training group
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20 BRIGHTON BOOTCAMP PRESENTS SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING When it comes to exercise, there is no such thing as bad exercise. All exercise is good for you, but not all exercise is smart exercise 22 CROSSFIT CATCH UP Since their launch in March 2011, Reebok CrossFit Connect have become one of the premium training facilities in Sussex! We caught up with the crew to learn more about how things have grown and their future plans
SPORT 25 HAVE YOU GOT MURRAY OR MARRAY MANIA? With Andy Murray winning Britain’s first ever Olympic tennis title and Jonny Marray becoming the first Wimbledon doubles winner since 1936, this year has to go down as one of the most successful in history for British tennis
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NUTRITION 26 EAT CLEAN, FEEL ENERGISED & LOOK INCREDIBLE! Local Personal Trainer, Chris Manning breaks down eating clean and his breakthrough 6 week eating clean challengeREGULARS
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Brighton & Hove’s own CrossFit facility right by the waterfront Fed up with rows upon rows of boring cardio machines? Fed up with training on your own and barely talking to anyone at your gym? Come to Connect and change the way you think about training! We’re all about professional individual coaching, Paleo-style nutritional planning, the friendly community and the results. Olympic lifting, gymnastics and interval training combine to produce one of the most effective training programmes around. But be warned - you may become addicted!
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itor’s n ote ee dd itor note many forms - gyms, bootcamps, Zumba, swimming, Personal Training, CrossFit, cycling, hiking... the list goes on. There's something for everyone so why not book a taster session and see what you enjoy the most?!
Mr. ZT in the house! Turn to page 14 to read our interview with former professional mixed martial artist, Sol Gilbert
As we approach the end of the year I always like to use this time to asses myself and how far I have come over the course of 2012 so far. It's my way of making sure that if there is anything that I'm yet to achieve, or something that I feel I could be doing more of, I know that I still have a couple of months to accomplish things before the year is out. I'll hold my hands up and honestly say to you that there are still a lot of things left for me to do that I have either neglected due to lack of time (at least that's what I tell myself), or that I have not devoted 100% of my efforts to leaving them incomplete. Why not take a moment and do the same? Ask yourself the following three questions to get you started: 1. Have I regularly been attending the gym? 2. Have I regularly been playing sport? 3. Have I regularly been eating clean? Of course, these three questions can all be rolled into one: Have I regularly been living a healthy active lifestyle? Answer honestly and then take a few moments to think about how you can improve things for the remainder of this year. Here's four tips of mine to get you going: Exercise more! This may seem like an obvious answer but exercising just three times a week is all you need to do to start transforming your body and health. And remember that exercise comes in 8
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Eat more vegetables! Consider the vegetable isle at your local supermarket your new best friend. Try and fill your shopping trolley with as many colours as you can and eat them with every meal. If you're unsure how to cook something simply so what I do and Google it for some recipes. Get more sleep! Have you ever thought that the reason you are tired in the evenings isn't because of the 8 hour day you've just worked, but because you went to bed at 1am? Sleep is such a vital part of how your body will cope with things the following day. I make sure I have no lights coming from digital clocks or TVs when I sleep so as not to disrupt any part of my 40 winks, and I recommend you do the same. Set yourself goals! In my mind a life without goals just makes things harder for yourself. If you want to lose weight for example, set yourself a target amount to lose and a time frame for which to accomplish this in. Try and be realistic in your choices and make sure you give it your all. One of two things will then happen: One, you reach your target. If so great, set yourself another one and keep going. Two, you don't reach your target. But I guarantee you that you would have still lost weight, so be proud of this achievement and when you're ready try again. It really is a win-win situation as is a great way to keep yourself motivated. Use this issue of Brighton Active Magazine to help you on your way and make sure you remember to have fun along the way! Healthy Regards, Ash
Personal Trainer Chris Manning Brings His Unique Method To Brighton The Chris Manning Method creates a balanced body integrating quality muscle, controlled body fat, flexible joints, a strong core and a contented mindset. This is achieved through 4 core values:
• VARIETY • CORRECT TECHNIQUE • CLEAN EATING • RESULTS
Now based full time in Brighton, Chris has an extensive range of training equipment, which is portable, so that sessions are conducted in your home, garden or preferred surrounding green area. If you would like to receive Chris's FREE Body Conditioning Package then visit his website.The package comes in the form of 8 emails containing exercise videos and a nutrition plan.
Chris' clientele includes people from the music and television industries, members of the Metropolitan Police and NHS nursing staff. Chris has a Premier Level 3 Personal Trainer accreditation and further qualifications awarded by the U.S International Sports Science Association. Readers of Brighton Active will qualify for a FREE Introductory Session.
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active news
for active people RECORD SELL OUT FOR THE BRIGHTON HALF MARATHON 2013 Places for the 2013 Brighton Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday 17th February 2013, sold out in record time this year as all 10,500 places were snapped up by the end of September. This means that the only way runners can now enter the iconic race on the South Coast is through one of the associated charities, which include The Sussex Beacon, WaterAid, Rise, Macmillan, Teenage Cancer Trust, Rockinghorse, Shelter, Brighton Housing Trust and Family Helpline. This is of course a fantastic way to run the race and we highly recommend visiting www.brightonhalfmarathon.com/ charities for further details on charity places.
FOODPHARMACY LAUNCHES IN BRIGHTON & HOVE THANKS TO MP PT Martin Petrie of MP Personal Training is pleased to announce the launch of FoodPharmacy, a breakthrough nutritional program for those wanting to lose weight. In little over one month since FoodPharmacy was launched by MP PT the first five people that signed up to the program have lost a combined total of 4 ½ stone! The program takes away the burden from you of having to plan and monitor your nutritional intake. Instead you will get an easy to follow personalised food choices list, a personalised dietary report informing you of your particular requirements and a special article on 'adjusting your dietary ratios' for you to keep. Plus, as a bonus you'll receive 2 weeks email support from nutrition expert Shaun Harris, helping to guide you through your first stages. To 10
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get YOUR totally Unique dietary program started or for more information just email your contact details to martin@martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk. You can learn more about MP Personal Training at www.martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk
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At Body Happy we help you to feel good about your body, showing you how to enjoy exercise as part of a healthier lifestyle. We develop a unique exercise programme to help you achieve your own personal fitness goal, and both support and advise on nutrition throughout your training programme. * Body happy training is accessible to all fitness levels, abilities and age groups. * Exercise programmes are fun, varied and unique to your individual needs and goals * Learn how to enjoy exercise as part of a healthier lifestyle * Enjoy improved body image and self esteem from your results achieved Take control of your body and life and contact 07793015536 today to book your free initial consultation. info@body-happy.co.uk
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DIVIDED WE FALL CROSSFIT GAMES
The popularity of CrossFit has continued to grow over the course of this year since becoming affiliated with Reebok and we're pleased to announce that we'll be joining the Reebok CrossFit Connect team when
they travel to the UK's biggest CrossFit competition - The Divided We Fall games. Taking place in Swansea, Wales on 2 / 3rd November we're looking forward to learning more about the UK's CrossFit scene as well as getting involved in a WOD (Workout of the Day) or two ourselves. It will be a great opportunity to talk to other CrossFit boxes and see them in
action and we're sure there will be plenty of general news from the UK's fitness gurus for us to soak up. Expect social media updates, photos and Blogs that will cover the weekend so be sure to follow Brighton Active, as well as Reebok CrossFit Connect on Twitter and Facebook if you haven't already. www.dividedwefallgames. com
BRIGHTON BOOTCAMP 6 HOUR SPINATHON Brighton Bootcamp will be hosting a 6 hour spinning marathon to benefit Cancer Research UK at their indoor training centre along Franklin Road in Hove. Taking place on Saturday 8th December and starting at 10am, the 6 hours of spinning will be broken down into 45-50 minute cycles so you can ride for as long as you want to.
Of course, if you really wanted to write something to shout home about then you do have the option to ride for the entire 6 hours! There is a price breakdown per hour starting at ÂŁ12.50 for 1 hour up to ÂŁ55.00 for the full 6 hours. More information on this can be found on the Brighton Bootcamp Facebook page. All bookings can be made via email to rick@
brightonbootcamp.com, as can any questions you have about the event. www.brightonbootcamp.com
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when visiting the store we have to say that their knowledge and expertise on these areas is astounding! Whether you're a keen gym goer, mixed martial artist, CrossFit athlete, boxer, runner, or someone looking to become fitter and healthier, Performance Foods can help you reach your goals without breaking the bank. www.performancefoods. co.uk
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SOL GILBERT Former professional mixed martial artist Sol Gilbert talks to us about ZT Fitness, ZT Fight Skool and Sol Gilbert Ultimate Training Hi Sol. Tell us a bit about your mixed martial arts (MMA) career Coming from a boxing background I first became aware of MMA back in 2000 where I began practising wresting and jiu-jitsu. This was around the time of the very first UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) events that are now so popular. It was my first experience of learning a martial art and I was instantly hooked! I would travel up to London to train and quickly began my amateur MMA career where I was unbeaten in the ten fights I had, including at the Combat Sports National Championships. I turned pro after this and won the British & European titles including British Middleweight title in
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Ultimate Combat MMA. I then fought my way around the circuit and finished my MMA career with Cage Rage where I had some great fights against top opposition. What made you then decide to launch the ZT brand here in Brighton? When I wasn't travelling up to London there was no single place I could train out of here in Brighton that had everything I needed. I'd have to go to one place to work on my boxing, another place for my strength and conditioning, and another where I'd hire a fitness studio for a couple of hours to work on my wrestling with a partner. So I decided to open my own
ZT (Zero Tolerance) facility in Peacehaven in 2003. It had everything I needed to train myself as well as its members, and also helped entice a superb stable of local fighters including Ryan White, Jack McGee and John Hathaway (now fighting in the UFC). After a brief spell at a second location in Brighton, ZT then moved to its current location just behind Hove Train Station in 2006. It was then that I really knew that this was where I wanted to be. How have things evolved then from the Peacehaven facility to where you are now in Hove? In Peacehaven we were primarily a fight school, and a tough one at that. We were renowned for training hard so that we could fight easy, long before this tag line ever came about. It was just the way we did things. Now in Hove not only are we still a quality fight school but are also a gym at the forefront of exercise equipment, techniques and technology. I am pleased to have some of the finest trainers and coaches in the business helping people of all ages and abilities and from all walks of life here at ZT. Together we've created a centre of excellence that includes an Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Coach who's competed for his country (Danny Vlad), an Olympic Lifting Coach who's helped his students win gold medals (John Walton), a highly
decorated Muay Thai specialist (Kenshiro) as well as some of the best Personal Trainers and Coaches the South Coast has to offer including Alex Backhouse, Laura Howarth and Jack Laing. As a brand we've done an incredible amount in only a short space of time. You mentioned being at the forefront of it all. Tell us more about this At ZT we like to throw the rule book out of the window to a certain extent. Franchise gyms often have strict rules and limit their own members to how they can train. Here we have challenged the way people are supposed to exercise, and in today's society people are more open minded to what we do which his great. For example, in our Senior Circuit class we have members over 50 years old outdoors whipping battling ropes, swinging kettlebells and throwing medicine balls. They love it! And so do the 12-16 year olds in our ZT Rush Kids classes. We also host Box-X classes which are a step up from regular Boxercise classes. These are still non contact but we help teach you correct boxing techniques and drills. ZT have also been ambassadors for MYZONE since 2011. With MYZONE our members are able to see just how hard they are working from our monitors in the gym. They earn MEPS (MYZONE Effort Points) www.brightonactive.com
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for working harder and we're able to host regular internal fitness challenges to provide some friendly competition. I'll even throw my keys into the hat and get involved with it all! I'm also pleased to announce our most recent affiliation with TANITA, where we are able to measure body composition in serious detail right down to the muscle / fat percentage on your right arm compared to your left one!! It's an amazing piece of kit. I'm also honoured to be invited to Leisure Industry Week each year as a guest speaker. This is a great opportunity for me to share my knowledge, but to also keep up to date with all the exciting going's on within the fitness industry. Many of which you'll see in ZT Fitness before any other fitness facility on the entire South Coast! Tell us more about your own SGUT brand SGUT (Sol Gilbert Ultimate Training) is my idea of a step up from standard Personal Training. I'm well known for
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training Katie Price, and am now pleased to be training Chris Eubank Jr. who has remained undefeated under my tuition. I'm not a trainer that likes to stand next to you on the treadmill and chat for half an hour. With me you're there to work, but that's why I deliver serious results! Every training program I develop for my clients I try out first myself to make sure it's perfect. I also provide my clients with my own nutrition program and have recently launched my own SGUT Sports Supplement range to compliment this. What does ZT Fitness and ZT Fight Skool have planned for the future? We're currently undergoing some exciting updates in the ZT gym and Fight Skool including plenty of new toys for our members to enjoy which will all be in place for the new year. Come down and give us a try for FREE to find out exactly what we're up to and why our facility stands out from the crowd!
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FOREVER FIT WITH MP PT Hi everyone, hope you're all well. I wanted to use this edition of Brighton Active to share with you all a passion of mine. I am of course referring to my Forever Fit over 50’s training group. The group itself is based in Hove and has been running for a good few years now, but my training team took over at the reigns in October 2011 so we are now celebrating our one year anniversary. We are of course celebrating this with a special offer, but more on that later...
others, especially those that are older than ourselves. We're extremely proud of our members as they continuously choose to come along to our Forever Fit group at least once a week, if not two or three times. This is also down to our group providing such a great social hub for them to be involved with. As well as exercising together our members also enjoy going out for meals each and every month. Forever Fit also has fitness and sport events away from the gym / class environment every now and again, such as a mass walk down the Adur or tenpin bowling. To see what is included in a Forever Fit membership head to our website at www. martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk As a special offer to celebrate us reaching our anniversary there is currently NO JOINING FEE!! Those that come and get signed up before the next edition of Brighton Active can do so without paying the joining fee of £30. BE QUICK AS LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE Call 07717 455 144 now and arrange a trial session.
First of all it would make more sense to look at why this group means so much to me and why it should mean a lot to you too, especially if you have friends or family in our age catchment that you care about. Although we cater for Martin Petrie all over 50's the youngest member we currently have is 56, yet the oldest is in her 80’s! I challenge you to come and see who you actually think this lovely lady is and I guarantee you’ll need more than three guesses. The reason I have such a strong passion towards our Forever Fit group comes from within their own self worth, determination and willingness to continue to learn. And even though they are the one’s learning, they teach me so much just by being themselves. The way I see all the older generation is that without them we wouldn’t be here. So why not teach them how to be fitter and healthier so that their families get to enjoy their time together for as long as possible. I could sit here and give you lots of statistics and facts as to why it is good for people of all ages to exercise regularly, but we all know these. It is down to us to choose whether to make changes happen and to suggest them to 18 ISSUE #10 NOVEMBER 2012
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BRIGHTON BOOTCAMP SMALL GROUP PRESENTS PERSONAL TRAINING When it comes to exercise, there is no such thing as bad exercise. All exercise is good for you, but not all exercise is smart exercise the right package you could end up paying as little as £7.69 per session. Getting into the shape of your life has never been easier with a personalised workout that will help you to:
There have been numerous studies completed in recent years that have proven that less is definitely more when it comes to exercise. In fact, the science is clear: when it comes to efficient long term fat loss and health, you do not need to exercise more. What you need to do is exercise smarter, increasing the quality / intensity of your exercise, not the quantity of your exercise. Which for those of you who are lacking in time means that, the higher the quality of your exercise, the less you will need to do! Brighton Bootcamp have devised a Personal Training workout protocol designed to boost metabolism, increasing calorie burn long after a workout has finished. We have designed our workouts to help you increase strength, boost fitness and reduce body-fat fast, but with minimal time commitment. Each of our sessions will have you in and out of the studio in 45 minutes, with each workout taking just 30 minutes. By keeping the workouts short, we can keep the intensity high which will maximise your results. Personal Training (PT) was once available only to the rich and famous, and even now most 20 ISSUE #10 NOVEMBER 2012
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Our unique workouts can help you to achieve any or all of the above. We will custom design a workout to suit your goals, while taking into account any limitations you may have. Our SGPT package has been designed to allow everyone the chance to experience the benefits of Personal Training, but without the hefty price tag.
Personal Trainers still charge from £35-£60 per session. This means, that to reap the benefits of a Personal Trainer, you could end up paying out a lot of money! At Brighton Bootcamp we specialise in helping our clients get into great shape fast. With our metabolism boosting workouts you can expect to drop up to 8% body-fat in as little as Contact us today on BA10@ brightonbootcamp.com to book your six weeks. We provide high quality FREE no-obligation consultation Personal Training but without the hefty price tag! We have designed our Small Group Personal Training (SGPT) packages to be very cost effective, in fact with
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Since their launch in March 2011, Reebok CrossFit Connect have become one of the premium training facilities in Sussex! We caught up with the crew to learn more about how things have grown and their future plans area which tells you a lot about the standard of our coaching.
2012 has been a great year for Connect as we continue to welcome new members into the box as people are turning to CrossFit as their principal training method. With the results our members are seeing from strength gains to body fat losses it is easy to see why CrossFit is growing so huge. It is simply one of the most effective, fun and addictive ways of whipping your body into shape. Some recent news from the box: To go with our freshly launched website we have also redesigned our Intro Course so that it is now a 4-week, 8 class course that covers the big foundational lifts and slowly ramps up the intensity of the workouts so that you are ready to join the main classes. You will learn a lot on this course whether you are a beginner or a seasoned lifter and we have become the place to train for other Personal Trainers in the 22 ISSUE #10 NOVEMBER 2012
natural competitor and fancy trying a different sport then get in touch.
With the Olympics just gone we have seen a good number of people enquiring about learning the technical Olympic lifts (including BA Editor, Ash Phelps). These can be hard to learn in a traditional gym environment where you get shouted at for dropping the bar! World, British and Southern masters Olympic champ Coach Holly takes The biggest UK CrossFit competition an Olympic lifting class on a Thursday night which will get you up yet is set to take place on the 2 / 3rd November. The Divided We Fall and running with these demanding lifts in no time. games are going to be huge this year with sponsorship by Reebok Check out our revamped website for and over 500 people taking part. Connect has two teams in the event more details on all of the above as well as testimonials, galleries and more and you can follow all the action on information about the Connect Coaches our Facebook page and Blog page across the weekend. If you are a www.crossfitconnect.co.uk We are also pleased to announce the start of our CrossFit Kids classes. Following a similar format to the adult classes of constantly varied, functional movements the kids classes will also have an eye on children’s mechanics and learning patterns with exercises and games to engage their bodies and minds.
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HAVE YOU GOT MURRAY OR MARRAY MANIA? With Andy Murray winning Britain’s first ever Olympic tennis title and Jonny Marray becoming the first Wimbledon doubles winner since 1936, this year has to go down as one of the most successful in history for British tennis. Tennis is a fun and effective way of burning calories, getting fit and staying in shape. If you’ve been gripped by Tennis fever, it’s time to dust off your racket and head down to Withdean Sports Complex, where there are a variety of ways you can get involved in the action. The venue boasts three indoor courts and three floodlit outdoor courts so you can play whatever the weather. If you haven’t played for a while, casual ‘drop-in’ sessions are a great way to get back into the game. You don’t need any equipment or even a partner! Just turn up, meet other players and benefit from some basic coaching.
Freedom Leisure has just launched ‘Cardio Tennis’ a popular initiative from the USA. If you are looking for a fun new way to get in shape then this is the class for you. Sessions take place on a tennis court and are run by a qualified tennis coach. They are suitable for all levels and incorporate fast paced drill and fun team games to provide you with an enjoyable workout. Music is played during the session to help create a high energy atmosphere and add motivation. “Cardio Tennis is growing in popularity through the UK so we’re really excited to be able to offer it in Brighton,” says Giles Brook, Tennis Coach at Withdean Sports Complex. “The sessions are very sociable but they’re also hard
work. By working on elements like movement, speed and reactions your game will ultimately improve also.” There’s junior tennis coaching available for aspiring Andy Murrays and Laura Robsons at the Withdean Tennis Academy's hugely successful junior tennis programme. The programme caters for 3-18 year olds and is lead by their team of fully licensed and qualified coaches. The Academy run’s the LTAs ‘Mini Tennis’ Programme, specifically designed for age group tennis. There are also ‘teen’ and ‘girls only’ tennis sessions. Adult coaching is also available for all abilities on the indoor courts and courses run throughout the year. Download the full tennis programme by visiting www.freedom-leisure.co.uk or call 01273 542 100 www.brightonactive.com
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EAT CLEAN, FEEL ENERGISED & LOOK INCREDIBLE! WORDS - CHRIS MANNING
As an experienced Fitness Professional, I am yet to come across a single fitness goal which can be achieved without cleaning up your diet first! Eating Clean is the practice of eating whole, natural foods such as fruits, grains, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates. It means staying away from processed foods including man-made sugar, salt, bad fats (hydrogenated, trans-fat), preservatives and any other ingredients that are unnecessary and are usually the cause of excess body fat and energy slumps. A person that Eats Clean generally practices the following: - Eliminates refined sugar - Cooks healthy meals - Packs healthy meals - Drinks a lot of water & green tea - Eats 5-6 small meals per day - Eliminates alcoholic beverages (or significantly limits it) - Always eats breakfast (cereal is NOT a good breakfast!)
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TYPICAL BREAKFAST MACKEREL ON TOAST with Rocket Salad.
TYPICAL LUNCH CHICKEN & SWEET POTATO with Basil and peppers.
Eating Clean is the nutrition breakthrough that you may have been looking for! It takes discipline and preparation to make eating clean a habit, but it's very easy, enjoyable and has so many long-term health benefits. Eating clean doesn't involve counting calories. It's just learning more about good quality, healthy food that compliments muscle growth, burns body fat and increases your energy levels! There isn't a single client on my books who hasn't experienced incredible results in just 6 weeks by sticking to my specially devised Eating Clean Plan. Once you see the results (around weeks 3 or 4 in most cases) you'll be Eating Clean for years to come, because it makes sense!
TYPICAL DINNER LEAN STEAK with Mushrooms & Spinach
For more information contact Chris today on 07792 005 756, email chrismanningpt@gmail.com or visit www.chrismanningmethod.com
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Prince Regent Swimming Complex Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1YA 01273 685 692 princeregentenquiries@freedom✶ ZT Fitness & Fight Skool leisure.co.uk Enjoy your FREE gym taster session & class trial including Withdean Sports Complex Muay Thai, BJJ & wrestling Tongdean Lane, Brighton, Unit 7, Hove Business Park, BN1 5JD Fonthill Road, Hove, BN3 6HA 01273 542 100 01273 202 226 withdeanenquiries@freedomwww.ztfamilyfitness.com leisure.co.uk St Luke's Swimming Pool St Luke's Terrace, Brighton, BN2 9ZE 01273 602 385 stlukesenquiries@freedomleisure.co.uk Stanley Deason Leisure Centre Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PB 01273 694 281 stanleydeasonenquiries@ freedom-leisure.co.uk Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PB 01273 622 266 moulsecoombenquiries@ freedom-leisure.co.uk Alive Fitness and Natural Health 25-27 Castle Street, Brighton, BN1 2HD 01273 739 606 30 ISSUE #10 NOVEMBER 2012
BOOTCAMPS ✶ Boxercise Bootcamp For special offers and discounts visit the Boxercise Bootcamp website 0845 467 0056 info@boxercisebootcamp.co.uk www.boxercisebootcamp.co.uk Brighton Bootcamp 01273 903 295 BA10@brightonbootcamp.com www.brightonbootcamp.com ✶ Hassocks Bootcamp FREE first session then £5 PAYG Contact Secret2Fitness 07535 338811 penny@secret2fitness.com www.secret2fitness.com ✶ Robbi Isenberg's Twisted Fitness Bootcamp Enjoy 10 days of bootcamps for just £10
07877 242 674 robbi@twistedfitness.co.uk www.twistedfitness.co.uk SPORTS Brighton Half Marathon 0845 303 6604 brightonhm@raceahead.net www.brightonhalfmarathon.com Learn 2 Kitesurf 07799 897 190 tim@learn2kitesurf.biz www.learn2kitesurf.biz No Strings Badminton Badminton pay & play sessions each week from just £3 guaranteeing you a partner to play with every time! Taking place at local King Alfred or Moulsecoomb Community leisure centres www.nostringsbadminton.co.uk SPORTS STORES / SPORTSWEAR Brighton Kite and Sail Co 01273 423 744 / 07518 354 601 info@brightonkiteandsailco.com www.brightonkiteandsailco.com Fitness Shop 123 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WB 01273 567 884 Miss Matahari 07920 196 960 info@missmatahari.com www.missmatahari.com Twitter: @miss_matahari Sheactive 5 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EB 01273 739 725 www.sheactive.co.uk
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SPORTS NUTRITION ✶ Nutra Health & Vitality Enjoy 10% off your first order before 31/11/12 using promo code ACTIVE10 01273 600 000 info@nutra-health.eu www.nutra-health.eu ✶ Performance Foods Enjoy up to 40% off everything in store today and get your hands on a Performance Foods t-shirt for just £10 177 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2AB 01273 733 453 sales@performancefoodsbrighton.co.uk www.performancefoodsbrighton. co.uk PERSONAL TRAINERS ✶ Chris Manning Enjoy a FREE Introductory Session with Chris today 07792 005 756 www.chrismanningmethod.com Body Happy Kingsway Court, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LR 07793 015 536 info@body-happy.co.uk www.body-happy.co.uk ✶ Frontier Fitness Enjoy 10% off your next session with Frontier Fitness by quoting BA10 01273 702 662 paul.simmons46@ntlworld.com www.frontierfitness.co.uk ✶ iTP Training Enjoy 15% off your next session with iTP Training 07917 444 515 tp@itptraining.com www.itptraining.com Twitter: totallytallpaul
✶ MP Personal Training Enjoy £5 off your next personal training session with MP PT. 07717 455 144 martin@martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk www.martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk Robbi Isenberg (Twisted Fitness) 07877 242 674 robbi@twistedfitness.co.uk www.twistedfitness.co.uk ✶ Secret2Fitness Get fit, eat well and live happily with Secret2Fitness Book for a FREE initial consultation 07535 338 811 penny@secret2fitness.com www.secret2fitness.com SOMfit Personal Training & Fitness Classes Enjoy 2 x classes per week for 4 weeks for just £35 Wed 7:30pm - 8:15pm, Hove Lawns Tues & Fri 7:15am - 8:00am, Preston Park Sat 11:00am - 12:00pm, Hove Lawns 07792 065 423 www.somfit.co.uk SPORTS THERAPY Sports Massage Brighton Patrick Harding (Bsc) 07843 762 123 patrick@sportsmassagebrighton. co.uk www.sportsmassagebrighton. co.uk ZCsportstherapy Zeina Clare BA, LSSM Dip, ISRM 07531 039 692 zcsportstherapy@hotmail.co.uk www.zcsportstherapy.co.uk
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Alexander Technique Central Brighton Save £14 on an Introductory Session when you quote 'Brighton Active' (regular price £34) Alexander Technique also hold regular Workshops at the Brighton Natural Health Centre. For more information visit www. alexandertechniquebrighton.com 01273 687 739 mark@alexandertechniquebrighton.com www.alexandertechniquebrighton.com / www.alexandertechniquebrighton.com/sports.html STRESS & RESILIENCE Sports13 - Specialists in health, performance and wellbeing Brighton Junction- 1A Isetta Square, 35 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ 01273 810 277 joao@sports13.co.uk www.sports13.co.uk FITNESS FOR KIDS Twisted Fitness Fitness for kids - this is just the beginning! 07877 242 674 robbi@twistedfitness.co.uk www.twistedfitness.co.uk MISCELLANEOUS Sport Makers Search for Sport Makers Sussex on Facebook www.sportmakers.co.uk YMCAfit Interested on becoming a Personal Trainer? Call 0207 343 1850 for more information today! www.ymcafit.org.uk
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