Odyssey Mail June 2015
Fitness / Racquets / Spa
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The Truth About Protein FREE Seminar - Thursday 24th June 7:00pm - 8:30pm
#itrainto
We’re asking you to tell us what makes you exercise - page 2!
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A simple and effective challenge that might change your life forever!
2 WEEK Lemon Water
Challenge
Lemon water sounds like a good idea, and you’ve probably seen pictures on Pinterest of large pitchers of water with vibrant lemons and the Top 10 reasons why you should be drinking it. It’s easy to take these images and lists at face value, and most won’t end up actually drinking lemon water regularly, or be able to tell their friends the Top 10 reasons lemon water is good for you. We’re interested in the part that adds vitality and incredible cleansing effects to the body. If you’re just getting started on a path of feeling better through diet change then replacing your morning coffee with lemon water is a great first step.
We truly believe that we have the power to heal our bodies by adapting what we consume every day. Our challenge is to: 1. Visit our website to read the full article and find the one benefit that will motivate you to start incorporating lemon water into your daily life. 2. Commit to 14 days of drinking lemon water. 3. Write down how you feel on day 1, then on day 14. 4. Let us know what you experienced by emailing us or getting in contact through our website!
#itrainto Introducing our NEW hashtag, #itrainto We’re asking you to tell us what makes you exercise, the reasons you use the gym and facilities. What motivates you? What gets you moving? What is the driving
force behind your membership here at Odyssey or any other exercise you participate in? We’re asking you to be 100% honest here, no holding back! No matter how obscure or eccentric your reason might be, we want to know!
Use the hashtag across Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and EVERY MONTH we’ll be picking someone at random to... WIN £50 worth of M&S vouchers, PLUS an Odyssey goodie bag.
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Join this month and recieve a month for FREE! If you’d like to trial the club before making your decision, simply fill in this form and call us on 01438 313320 option 2 to book a time to visit. Full Name:
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A note from the editor... Summer is finally here, and this is where all your hard work in the gym has paid off over the last few months so you are now feeling great and confident with your body! Well done and keep up the hard work. However, If you’ve still got a little way to go - fear not! We have some fantastic packages available for you to make sure you get the results you want this summer, including bespoke personal training, PowerPlate offers, our BeachFit programme and much, much more! P.S. #itrainto keep an active lifestyle! I love being active; cycling, running, playing squash, surfing, kayaking, ANYTHING - and the fitter I am, the more I enjoy these activities.
s, Common Father’s Day gifts are ties, sock r underwear, sweaters, slippers and othe tools items of clothing. Other people give for household maintenance or garden work, luxury food items or drinks. Well, this year why not give something that he’s guaranteed to enjoy - a 7 day Club! membership here at Odyssey Health
Fathers Day
Sunday 21st June
Special Offer!
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Fitness Tennis
Club Sessions
Open Days
The following tennis sessions are all coach led and are included in your membership!
Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm Team practice this session is aimed at people who represent the club or wish to represent the club in league matches.
Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:00noon (Social morning) This is aimed at our day time members and is a great way to get into tennis and meet people.
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm This session consists of Doubles and Singles games and coaching.
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm This session is aimed at people who are new to the game or getting back into it.
We are delighted to be able to invite you to be a part of Great British Tennis Weekend in 2015! Come and join us for a FREE game with a friend or family member. 13th & 14th 1st & 2nd
June August
On the Saturday sessions, juniors are welcome to join in the coaching programme available at the following times: 10:00am - 11:00am 5-6yrs 11:00am - 12:00noon 7-8yrs 12:00noon - 1:00pm 9-10yrs 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10yrs+
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Osteopathy
Tennis Elbow & Golfers Elbow By Bradley Crichton, resident Osteopath here at Odyssey.
Pain in the elbow is often due to two main conditions – tennis elbow and golfers elbow. Tennis elbow causes pain and tenderness around the outside of the elbow joint, whereas golfer’s elbow causes pain around the inner side of the joint.
“How can an osteopath help with Tennis elbow and Golfers elbow?” injuries from repetitive overuse or wear and tear from any hobby, sport or activity not just tennis or golf as the name implies. Sometimes a single injury such as a sudden unexpected tug on the forearm can cause the symptoms. Once the pain starts, your normal activities and habits can maintain the problem. Pre-existing problems with your neck, wrist or shoulder, that might not be painful in themselves, can make it more likely for you to suffer with tennis or golfers elbow. Most cases ease naturally eventually but many people seek treatment and advice from an osteopath.
We can use a variety of different massage and manipulation techniques to try to ease your symptoms, get to the cause of the problem and get you back to your normal life style. We may gently manipulate the elbow, wrist, neck and upper back joints. We may offer you advice on which activities and movements to avoid, advice on specific exercise and advice an appropriate elbow brace support or sports strapping. We may suggest you see your GP for advice about pain medication or anti-inflammatories or refer you to them for further investigations.
Tennis elbow is more common than golfers elbow and both are
Drop-In Clinic
Tuesday 23rd June 7:00pm - 9:00pm If you’ve been suffering from any of the symptoms mentioned above, or if you have any other questions you’d like to ask Bradley, we are running a drop-in clinic on Tuesday 23rd June from 7:00 - 9:00pm. There’s no need to book an appointment, just show up at the main desk in the gym and Bradley will be on-hand to offer some help and information.
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FREE Seminar
The Truth About Protein
We all know her: that trim, toned woman who seems to live on grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and nonfat yogurt. Convinced that her high-protein plan is your ticket to a better body, you’ve been trying to work more of the macronutrient into your diet. But is it really the secret to slimming down? And how much protein do you actually need, anyway?
Protein helps you burn more calories...
...but it can still make you fat.
Every time you eat, your body uses up energy (aka calories) to break down your food and absorb its nutrients, which boosts your metabolism. When you tuck into fat or carbs, about 5 to 15 percent of those calories go toward the digestion process. With protein, it’s more like 20 to 30 percent. That’s because protein is made up of amino acids held together by peptide bonds, which are strong little suckers. In order for your body to use the amino acids to repair tissue, transport oxygen throughout your bloodstream, and form immunity-boosting antibodies, the peptide bonds have to be broken; this means your stomach has to work harder, which takes extra energy.
That metabolism spike doesn’t mean protein is a freebie. If you overeat, you’ll gain weight no matter where your calories come from. According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, volunteers who consumed an extra 1,000 calories a day gained weight, whether 5, 15, or 25 percent of those calories came from protein. While dieters have slimmed down with low-carb plans like Atkins, South Beach, and Paleo, their success is likely because they’ve cut calories and mixed refined carbs, not because they’ve upped their intake of protein.
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You’ll get more out of your workouts if you pound protein afterward. You don’t have to be a marathoner to benefit from a protein chaser. “Your muscles are like sponges for 30 to 45 minutes right after exercise, whether you’ve done cardio or strength training,” says John Ivy, PhD, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Texas. If you give them some protein in that magic window, they’re primed to put it to use rebuilding and repairing the microtears in muscle tissue that occur every time you work up a sweat. This makes you less sore the next day and increases your lean muscle mass, which helps your body burn calories more efficiently 24-7.
Like this article? Then you’ll LOVE our FREE seminar... Join us here at the club for a FREE seminar where we’ll be telling you everything you need to know about protein - call us TODAY and book your seat!
- Non members welcome! -
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Bring a Friend
Bring a Friend ...to one of our fantastic classes during JUNE for FREE!* Each month, we are offering you the chance to bring a buddy for FREE to one our fantastic classes! To book your buddy in, call the membership team TODAY and quote Bring-a-Buddy!
All of our classes are included in your membership here at Odyssey Health Club! You can book online, over the phone or in person next time you visit. If you’d like any more info on our studio timetable, please do get in touch today.
Over 50’s Lifters Wednesday 9:30am
More challenging than our Over 50’s Circuits, this is great for those looking to push themselves! We’ll also teach you the fundamentals of weight lifting.
Box Fit Wednesday 8:00pm
A 45 minute class using boxing drills for an intense cardiovascular workout. The class is based on the training concepts boxers use to keep fit. Please note, there is no sparring involved.
Yoga Friday 1:30pm
Yoga is the combination of breathing, meditation, and stretching. The aim is to balance mental and physical state and improve general well-being. All welcome
*T&C’s apply. Booking essential
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EXCLUSIVE: Wattbikes
E V I S U L EXC
This month there are loads of cycling activities taking place across the country, including the Critérium du Dauphiné,Tour de Suisse, and the Women’s Tour of Britain! We are also sponsoring a couple of races at the Letchworth Grand Prix in partnership with Kinetic Cycles based in Hitchin and Welwyn. Keep an eye out for us on Sunday 14th June!
Introducing our BRAND NEW Wattbikes! We are the ONLY club in the area to offer 3 Wattbikes as part of your membership! We’ll even set you up with a specific programme to get the most out of this fantastic piece of equipment! Developed in association with British Cycling and used by World and Olympic Champions, the Wattbike is the first factory calibrated indoor bike to deliver accurate, consistent performance data and technical feedback. The Wattbike is extremely
accurate. The amount of power produced is calculated from the force applied to the chain through the cranks (sampled 100 times a second). Each Wattbike is factory calibrated and is accurate to within +/2% over its full range. During his time with British Cycling, Peter Keen worked with Wattbike to design a truly unique indoor trainer. Developed in a world class environment, the Wattbike allows everyone from complete beginners to Olympic and World Champions to experience the same ultimate training tool.
The Wattbike is the first indoor bike that actually feels like riding a bike. This is achieved by the unique air brake construction that allows the flywheel to keep spinning like the wheels on your road bike. The Wattbike is also designed so that you can replicate the setup of your road bike exactly on the Wattbike.
Here’s a photo of the team having just completed the full training from the Wattbike experts! If you’d like some more information on how we can help you improve your cycling, contact the team today! If you’re a non-member, call the membership team to arrange a FREE trial of the club and all facilties.
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Diet & Nutrition
Take a look at some of these nutritionally dense foods that really give you more punch for your pound.
Fistful FOOD of
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Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli contain phytonutrients that may suppress the growth of tumors and reduce cancer risk. One cup of this veggie powerhouse will supply you with your daily dose of immunity-boosting vitamin C and a large percentage of folic acid.
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2. Qunioa What Odyssey article would be complete without the mention of our favourite superfood, quinoa!? High in protein, a weapon to fight against diabetes and hypertension, a natural appetite suppressant and an anti-aging miracle, quinoa will take any meal from wimpering welterweight to knockout heavyweight!
Remember, abs are not just built in the gym - get in that kitchen and start knocking out some recipes which include these ingredients:
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3. Coconut Oil The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, cholesterol level maintenance, weight loss, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. Try using this instead of olive oil when cooking for an uppercut straight to the taste buds!
Complete protein with all amino acids
Awesome antioxidants
Perfect for cooking with
4. Blueberries These berries are full of phytonutrients that neutralize free radicals (agents that cause aging and cell damage). The antioxidants in these berries may also protect against cancer and reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
5. Avocado Though avocados are known best as the creamy main ingredient in guacamole, they are high in healthy monounsaturated fats and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals - a perfect accompaniment to your morning eggs!
6. Kale Move over spinach, you’ve got some fierce competition. Kale contains a type of phytonutrient that appears to lessen the occurrence of a wide variety of cancers, including breast and ovarian. Though scientists are still studying why this happens, they believe the phytonutrients in kale trigger the liver to produce enzymes that neutralize potentially cancer-causing substances.
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WAKE UP WITH MAKEUP! Tired of spending ages on your morning makeup routine? Can you never walk out of the house without pencilling your eyebrows? Does your makeup need reapplying throughout the day?
To book your FREE consultation, contact The Spa Odyssey on: 01438 313320 Email: spa_kw@odysseyhealthclubs.com
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Therapist of the Month We would like to congratulate our therapist of the month Tajah Rivenell. Since joining the spa team in February, Tajah has taken on her new role as if she had been with us for years. She is always a pleasure to work with and her client’s love her. Her dedication, hard work and impeccable standards have ensured that she has developed into a truly amazing therapist. We would all highly recommend a treatment with Talah. Welcome to the team and congraulations again. The Spa Team
An English Summer Spa What can be more traditional than a classic summer picnic spa style? Join us for a day of relaxation, starting off with a summer fruit cocktail. You will enjoy an hour long full body massage, a classic English picnic prepared by our head chef Ben Rule followed by strawberries & cream with a glass of Prosecco in our relaxation suite after your treatment.
Only ÂŁ60 July Offer To book call: 01438 313320
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