Odyssey Mail January 2015
Fitness / Racquets / Spa
“Be More Active”
“Lose a bit of weight”
“Feel better about myself”
“Get back into my clothes!”
“I’ve got a holiday coming up”
“I need to make more time for myself”
“I know it’s good for me”
“I want to meet more people outside of work” People join us for lots of reasons - not all of them are about getting fit.
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Page 4 - Team Dynamix
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12. 4 - Ski Fit 6 - Team Dynamix 7 - Bring a Buddy 8 - Getting Older, Staying Active 9 - Stats Amazing! 10 - Why Join The Club?
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11 - Green Santa 12 - Lazy Sunday 13 - Laura Kay Make Up 14 - Spa Offers 15 - Skin Deep
Come for a visit... ...Stay for results!
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A note from the editor...
Happy New Year from everyone in the Odyssey Team!
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Check out some of our favourite tips to help you achieve the results you want this year. For the full
23 Guaranteed Ways To Win At The Gym, call us today and we’ll email you the full article.
Welcome to the January edition of the new look Odyssey Mail. We’ve worked hard to build up our number of regular readers and would like to thank everyone who has picked up a copy and taken a read. In true New Years spirit, this months edition is about motivation and getting things done. You’ll find some really helpful tips over the coming pages to help you achieve the results you want this year. “I really regret that workout,” said no one. Ever.
TOP THREE TIPS... Diarise Your Workouts
Train with a Friend
Set SMART Targets
Before your working week begins to eat into your workout times, a sure fire technique is to book your workouts before anything else.
Not only will you set regular workout times, you also won’t let your friend down by cancelling at the last minute.
You need to set a range of short term and long term goals to ensure that you have a focus to your training. Ensure that they are SMART!
Club Plans Major Upgrade As part of our long term strategy to continually improve the club’s facilities, we are seeking to release a section of land at the top end of the site to generate funds to vastly improve the current offering. More information will be released over the coming weeks, which we hope will be exciting for members and will place Odyssey as the finest equipped and modern club in the area.
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Fitness
Check out four of our favourite basic PowerPlate exercises...
Push-ups
Squat Lateral
2 x 45 seconds
2 x 45 seconds
Sets/Duration Frequency/Amplitude
Frequency/Amplitude
45 second rest between sets
45 second rest betwe
30-35 Hz / Low
Standing Arm Curl Sets/Duration 2 x 45 seconds
Frequency/Amplitude 30-35 Hz / Low
45 second rest between sets
1 Leg Tricep Dip Sets/Duration 2 x 45 seconds
Frequency/Amplitude 30-35 Hz / Low
45 second rest between sets
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Sets/Duration 30-35 Hz / Low
Ski Fit
Availab le Now!
Prepare for the slopes this season
een sets This programme is designed to prepare you for a skiing holiday so you can make full use of your time on the snow and help reduce the risk of injury. Spending a full day skiing at altitude 1500m + where most alpine skiing takes place, can be hard work if unprepared. Over three 30 minute split sessions of 15 minutes PowerPlate and 15 minutes personal training, the key areas we aim to develop are balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. This programme is flexible and can be aimed at those wishing to undertake downhill, alpine skiing and also Nordic cross-country skiing. You can now book this fantastic course here at Odyssey Health Club for just...
ÂŁ35.00 To book your course or for any more information, please contact us today!
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Fitness
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eam Dynamix is the most cutting-edge group weight loss programme we have here at Odyssey, not to mention it’s the healthiest and most successful programme we have ever seen with this course that’s just finished being the 18th course we have ran here. Team Dynamix is the brain-child of International Fitness Expert, Steve Jack. Steve is a leading mind, body and energy coach, with a background in Physical Education, Psychology and Energy Healing he is considered an expert in health,
well-being and performance. The reason why Team Dynamix keeps proving to be so successful is due to its design around the three main aspects of the course which are; 1. The high intensity used in all of the sessions 2. Simple yet healthy diet plan 3. The team environment that’s created within the group, which gives the course its name... TEAM Dynamix.
Odyssey Health Club menber Roger Whitten had this to say about the course: “Get the body working properly and the exercise starts do what we want it to.The weight has fallen off over the last 7 months and I feel great. Having just completed the Dynamix follow up course I can honestly say, no exercise regime has ever changed the way my body ‘works’ as this has.”
New Course Starting 26th Janurary Our foundation programme is Team Dynamix Weight Loss and is a 4 week, 12 session, structured group exercise with cutting edge nutrition, available now at just £120.00.
Call us NOW on 01438 313320
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The taster session for this course is available from 7:30pm on Monday 19th January - book your trial now!
Fitness
Bring a Buddy ...to one of our fantastic classes during January 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!
Spin and Core Monday 1:15pm
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.
Spin and core is a 60mins split session which entails spinning for 30mins and functional core circuit training. All abilities welcome.
Team Dynamix Bodyweight Wednesday 6:00pm
A high intensity class using body weight exercises, and following the key training principles from our highly successful Team Dynamix weight loss course. This class is perfect for burning off that unwanted body fat!
Functional Fitness Thursday 10:30am
Functional training develops exercises which allow you to perform the activities of daily life more easily. Using TRX, kettlebells and bodyweight exercises. Suitable for all
*T&C’s apply. Booking essential
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Fitness arthritis have all begun to have a noticeable effect on the body’s energy and ability to perform. Many grandparents also help working parents by caring for their grandchildren – a pleasure for many but also a strain on the older body. Quality of life is especially important for this age group when there are increasing concerns about loss of independence and mobility. Keeping healthy Osteopathy can help greatly during this time. An osteopath will take a full case history so they can understand how the body has been affected so far. Then, after a full examination and assessment the osteopath will be able to offer treatment and advice to help improve mobility, circulation and immune function, and reduce joint stiffness so that the older person can enjoy a full and active life in retirement. The treatment is usually gentle and aims to maintain health and prevent further injury. Dietary advice may also be given to help maintain healthy bones and joints.
Getting Older, Staying Active written by Bradley Crichton, resident Osteopath here at Odyssey Health Club Retirement can bring time for leisure, travel opportunities and interests to the older person. This is the chance to take up those sports and activities that you never had time for whilst working and bringing up your family, e.g. golf, gardening, badminton, fitness classes etc. The body, however, has changed. It has lost some of its elasticity and ability to adapt. It has also experienced injuries and postural stress during those years, often resulting in repetitive strain injuries, stiffness and degenerative changes. The onset of health issues such as high blood pressure, digestive and circulatory disorders and
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Remember • Gentle stretching daily to help maintain tissue elasticity and joint mobility • Walk as much as possible to keep circulation healthy and maintain muscle tone • Have a daily rest to recover energy for the rest of the day’s activities • The use of trainers or similar footwear can help to reduce wear and tear to the knee and hip joints, and can also help reduce back pain when walking on hard pavements Professionalism and safety To qualify, an osteopath must study for four to five years for an undergraduate degree. This is similar to a medical degree, with more emphasis on anatomy and musculoskeletal medicine and includes more than 1,000 hours of training in osteopathic techniques. By law, osteopaths must register with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). It is an offence for anyone to call themselves an osteopath if they are not registered. The British Medical Association’s guidance for general practitioners states that doctors can safely refer patients to osteopaths.
Diet & Nutrition
Stats Amazing!
The modern diet is the main reason why people all over the world are fatter and sicker than ever before. Everywhere modern processed foods go, chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease soon follow. Here are a few graphs that show everything that is wrong with the modern diet...
1. Total Sugar Intake Has Skyrocketed in The Past 160 Years People in Western countries are con suming massive amounts of refined sugars, reac hing about 150 pounds (67 kilograms) a year in some countries. This amounts to more than 500 calories of sugar per day.
2. People Have Abandoned Tradition
al Fats
When health professionals started blam ing saturated fat for heart disease, people abandoned traditional fats like butter, lard, and coconut oil in favor of processed vege table oils. Therefore, the misguided advice to avoi d saturated fat and choose vegetable oils instead may have actually fueled the heart dise ase epidemic. 3. The Low-Fat Dietary Guidelines We re Published Around The Same Time The Obesity Epidemic Started The anti-fat message essentially put the blame on saturated fat and cholesterol (harmle ss), while giving sugar and refined carbs (very unh ealthy) a free pass!
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Membership
People join us for lots of reasons. Not all of them are about getting fit...
“Be More Active” “I need to make more time for myself”
At this time of year, you may have started thinking about last years New Years resolutions and, like a lot of people, you may not have have stuck to them past February. Here at Odyssey Health Club we offer you all the help and support you need to make sure you achieve the results you want with our fantastic Member Journey and structured review plan.
“Come for a visit, Stay for results!” 01438 313320
“I know it’s good for me”
Join this month as pay no joining fee* and start to achieve the results you want, NOW! Call the membership team on 01438 313320 for more information, or to get your membership started. Check out our website and book a visit to view the club this week - we’ll be happy to hear from you. See you soon! www.odysseyhealthclubs.com *T&Cs apply
Charity of the Year
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Isabel Hospice is delighted to have been taken on as Odyssey’s charity of the year for 2015. We provide free specialist end-of-life care for people across eastern Hertfordshire living with cancer, Motor Neurone Disease and end-stage heart, renal or respiratory conditions. Of the £4.5 million running costs we have each year, only £1.9 million comes from the NHS, so we are heavily reliant on donations, fundraising and income from our 14 charity shops. Odyssey have kindly offered to take part in our annual Green Santa appeal, where we ask people to donate unwanted Christmas Gifts to Isabel Hospice. We will then re-cycle the donations using them throughout the year in our many and varied fundraising activities, including raffles and auctions. Do you have a box of chocolates you know you shouldn’t eat and want out of the house? Or maybe a bottle of wine or spirits you could donate? We would like gift packs of bath and shower sets as well as any other unwanted gifts you’d like to donate to us. All items in good condition are gratefully received. You can drop your Green Santa donations into Odyssey on the date below.
During January Coral Murphy
Isabel Hospice Corporate Relationship Manager
Isabel Hospice, 61 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1JR.
T: 01707 382500 Charity Number: 1046826
www.isabelhospice.org.uk
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Spa
Lazy Sunday 22nd February Sundays are all about relaxation... And what could be more relaxing than a lazy day laying by the pool, enjoying a tasty lunch by our Head Chef Ben, 2 hours of treatments and a glass of prosecco all for just £89.00.
Option 1
Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage & Elemis Advanced Facial
Option 2
Elemis Wellbeing Body Massage & Elemis Advanced Facial Option 4
Option 3 Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, Frangipani Scrub & Booster Facial
Elemis Wellbeing Back Massage, Elemis Advanced Facial & Manicure
Designed to respect the body’s complex physiology, Elemis spa-therapies work in natural synergy with the skin, body and mind. Appointments are limited so please call us early!
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We will have plenty going on from skin talks, games, treatments and of course Prosecco and canapés. To end the evening you can enjoy a gorgeous meal prepared by our chef Ben Rule. This is truly an evening of luxury not to be missed!
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To book this fantastic ticket only event, or for more information, please contact our club reception today!
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Spa
New to Odyssey Spa... First clinic available -13th January
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February Offers
Check out what we have available for you during February...
Time for Two Spend time with a loved one or fiend with our Time for Two Spa Day. Included in this day will be the Elemis Deep Tissue Massage, a luxurious Elemis Booster Facial, Full use of the wet facilities, towel, robe, slippers and lunch. ÂŁ120 for both
Skin Fit Programme continued into February Our Skin Fit Programme is designed to help you rejuvenate your skin and help you require the skin you deserve. Enjoy 3 facials over 3 months and only pay for 2!
FREE 15min Back Massage with Quartz Lift Facial Enjoy a complementary massage with every Quartz Lift Facial booked in February
Skin & Body Detox This treatment has been designed to flush out and cleanse the body of toxins, to increase circulation, speed up a slow digestion and reduce water retention. Enjoy the Elemis Body Sculpting & Cellulite Therapy with an Advanced Booster Facial, this treatment will have you feeling energised from head to toe. All of this for just ÂŁ70
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Spa
Be autiful Skin Anti Wrinkle Injections Facial Fillers Facial Peels Lip Enhancement Cheek Enhancement Dermaroller We employ highly qualified, fully insured Medical Professionals ensuring the very best advice and service for our customers
FREE CONSULTATION Call us or visit our website today!
Odyssey Spa 0800 773 4160
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Members Winter Exclusive Offer Available between January & March This luxurious winter warmer treatment will take away your winter blues. To begin this treatment your feet will be bathed and exfoliated in warm water, you will then experience our signature warm stone massage designed to release tension and stress. To complete this beautiful experience you will also enjoy a hot oil scalp massage. Happy New Year from The Odyssey Spa Team The Odyssey Spa would like to wish everyone a happy new year. We are kicking off the spa offers this year with our new Skin Fit Programme which allows you to have 3 facials and only pay for 2. This year Elemis are also celebrating their 25th anniversary so keep an eye out on all the new product launches throughout the year.
75 minutes - £50
Total Body Detox Kick start your year with this Total Body Detox. You treatment will begin with the luxurious Lime & Ginger Salt Glow to revitalise your body, followed by detoxifying Juniper & Lemon wrap to decongest and stimulate the body’s system. You will then enjoy a full body Deep Tissue Massage to awaken your senses. All for only £80
Our Monthly Spa Day Offer
We are also excited to be helping raise money and supporting The Isabel Hospice for the whole of 2015.
You will be able to view all our up and coming events on our new spa website, launching soon! Watch this space...
New Year, New You Spa Day Celebrate the New Year with this mini spa day. Enjoy a 30min treatment, use of the wet facilities, lunch and a little bottle of Prosecco to take home with you. Choose from: Elemis Deep Tissue Massage Elemis Booster Facial Elemis Lime & Ginger Salt Glow Only £40
Skin Fit Programme Our Skin Fit Programme is designed to help you rejuvenate your skin and help you require the skin you deserve. Enjoy 3 facials over 3 months and only pay for 2