totalNRG - Issue No. 6

total nrg ISSUE NO. 6

The magazine from bio-synergy

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The RFL Kangaroo Tour The northern and southern hemisphere go head-to-head, fuelled by bio-synergy.

TRAINING ADVICE

The importance of core training

FITNESS ADVICE AND SPORTS NUTRITION FROM THE UK’S NO. 1

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Dear members . . .

Here it is at last – the long awaited issue 6 of Total NRG. Issue 5 was a resounding success. Many of you expressed your interest in our articles and advice, so after some armtwisting with our accounts department, we were able to increase the number of pages and deliver you the biggest and best edition so far. I think you’ll find the wait worthwhile.

fitness from within

bio-synergy has grown even more over the last few months.

We are now the UK’s largest supplier of health and sports supplements to British sports clubs including football, hockey, rugby, cricket, rowing and athletics teams. Don’t forget to look out for bio-synergy during the World Cup! We have also launched the first online loyalty programme, allowing you to earn points with every transaction. Your points can then be redeemed against anything from sports tickets to DVDs, either from bio-synergy or participating companies.

As always, thanks again for your support. If you have any requests please drop me a line.

4 News The latest bio-synergy events.

5 Bulls charge to victory Details on the World Club Challenge between the Bradford Bulls and the Newcastle Knights.

6 The Kangaroo Tour The northern and southern hemisphere go head-to-head, fuelled by bio-synergy.

7 Nam Pai Chuan 2002 An investigation into the Shaolin Kung-Fu System.

8 The importance of core training Essential tips for strengthening core muscles for total body fitness.

9 Stability ball core techniques How the popular bio-flex stability ball can help you achieve ultimate core strength.

10 Commonwealth Games 2002 Details of the Manchester Games, starting 25th July.

Richard Andrews, Editor

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bio-synergy is a leading supplier of sports and nutritional supplements, and the most trusted name for many of the UK’s top athletes and fitness professionals. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, that should come as no surprise. bio-synergy’s rigorous and scientific approach has put it at the forefront of many new product innovations. Its top selling Creatine Plus™ is one of the best creatine supplements in the world. bio-synergy develops its range of supplements with you in mind; every product designed to help you improve your performance, from within. bio-synergy’s range is available at over 300 leading sports retailers and fitness clubs nationwide, including John Lewis, Lillywhites, Selfridges (Farmacia), Boots (online) and Fitness First.

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11 Meet the Rolling Rocks Team profile on the Rolling Rocks basketball team.

12 Become a bio-synergy cover model Your chance to become the face of bio-synergy and appear on the cover of Total NRG. 13 A bio-synergy success story The story of how bio-synergy’s nutritional supplements helped 64 year-old Nigel Ferris.

14 New and Improved The improved bio-synergy website, and the UK’s first online reward programme for health enthusiasts.

15 bio-synergy supplements - a concise guide 16 Special offers /order form Don’t forget to recommend a friend to receive a massive 50% off your order.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

News Riders Slam Dunk Smoking ritish Basketball Champions, Nurishment Leicester Riders, joined forces earlier this year with several other agencies to spread the message to children across Leicester that smoking and basketball don’t mix.

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long with the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Smoke Free Alliance, the Leicester Education Authority and the Leicester Health Action Zone, the Riders helped to inform secondary school children of the benefits of healthy living and the dangers associated with smoking. As part of the ‘Slam Dunk Smoking’ campaign, Riders’ Head Coach Billy Mims and his team worked with year 7 students from all the schools in Leicester.

“This was a fantastic project for the Riders to be involved with,” said Mims. “Leicester prides itself on being the Sporting Capital of England and we want our future sporting stars to know that smoking and sport don’t mix. Our players are used to slam dunking on the court, now they can help Leicester to Slam Dunk Smoking!”

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he programme, which was launched at the end of February at Rushy Mead school, gave students a range of information about smoking to help them make their own informed decisions. They were also set tasks to help spread the message to other young people about the dangers of smoking.

On top of this, the kids received top class basketball coaching from the stars of the Riders squad.

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c NEW bio-flex fitness range ollowing the tremendous success of bio-synergy’s Dyna-Flex, we are in the throws of developing our own bio-synergy fitness equipment range.

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The equipment range, bio-flex, will include something for everyone, from the body and soul enhancing Yoga Mat, the upper body Ab-Slider to the popular Stability Ball.

See page 7 for what the Stability Ball can do for you.

‘Pay to Play’ rugby, for Sport Relief 2002 n February, Sport Relief (a new venture from Comic Relief in conjunction with BBC Sport) launched a massive fund-raising campaign in partnership with the world of rugby.

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ugby players from across the country – male, female, children, disabled, professional or amateur took part in a ‘PAY TO PLAY’ weekend on 16th/17th March 2002. Players and officials from all levels of the game were asked to donate money for disadvantaged and vulnerable children in the UK and in some of the world's poorest countries.

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he ‘Pay to Play’ initiative was backed by England Head Coach, Clive Woodward and the England players as well as all 12 Zurich Premiership clubs. Clive Woodward said “I’m delighted that the RFU and the rugby community is supporting Sport Relief”.

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eicester and Northampton both auctioned signed Sport Relief T-shirts; whilst Bath organised a minitag tournament to raise money. Some professionals, such as rugby legend Martin Offiah, even made a return to their amateur days by donating their entire wages!

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ore than 600 amateur rugby clubs ordered information packs from the Pay To Play line and cheques are now starting to come in from clubs across the country.

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port Relief will culminate in a blockbusting night of sport, music and entertainment on Saturday July 13th on BBC ONE.

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or more information and details of where to send your donations log on to www.rfu.com or for further information about Sport Relief visit www.sportrelief.com

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remiership sponsors, Zurich, raised £4,800 by donating £100 for every try scored in the Premiership over the weekend. Scotland's sponsors, Famous Grouse, have also pledged £100 for every try Scotland scored against France and £50 for every penalty scored over the weekend.

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Bulls charge to victory WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE: BRADFORD BULLS 37 - 26 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS, 1ST FEB 2002 ife after Henry doesn't seem too bad on the evidence of a convincing victory in the World Club Challenge.

Yes, the conditions were the same for both sides, but the complete team performance against the Telstra NRL champions Newcastle Knights enabled the Bulls to put another notch on their bedpost. And skipper Robbie Paul seemed more worried afterwards about the prospect of pulling pints at his Cleckheaton pub than he was about the neck injury that forced him off the pitch near the end of the first half of an excellent display that was nudging him towards a man of the match award.

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evening to be tough and strong, and we made a very good job of that."

minutes as they swept downfield for Daniel Gartner to force his way over.

he Bulls, endeavouring to keep the trophy on home soil after last year's victory by St Helens over Brisbane Broncos, engineered a convincing 26-14 first-half lead into the wind. In what was a surprisingly free-flowing contest in the wet, the Bulls enjoyed a 4-3 try count in the initial 40 minutes. It was a dream start, Robbie Paul grabbing the first try with just 79 seconds on the clock. But the Knights responded instantly as they launched their first of many attacks down the right flank. Matt Gidley flipped

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“It was an evening to be tough and strong, and we made a very good job of that."

"We knew what sort of game it was going to be because of the conditions.

We knew there was going to be a lot of spilled ball, but the scoreboard says what a great spectacle it was”, remarked Paul after a windy and rainy night.

"It wasn't an evening for going round people and for silky skills, it was an

the ball out wide for Josh Smith to celebrate his birthday and his debut with a fourth-minute try. The game continued apace with Johns touching down a simple try to level the scores at 8-8 after Deacon had added a penalty to his conversion of Paul's opening try. The Bulls went back into the lead after 19

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he Bulls finished the half the stronger but it ended in disappointment with Paul's neck injury. He did not return after the break, but Bradford started the second half as they did the first by scoring on their first possession. This time it came from a penalty as the Knights obstructed, but Deacon duly knocked it over to extend his perfect goal record to six from six. Handling errors became more pronounced as the rain worsened, but the Bulls again capitalised as powerful Kiwi winger Lesley Vainikolo opened his account for the club as he powered down the touchline from a James Lowes pass to score. Deacon soon added the extras to Withers' second try as the Bulls all but put the game out of reach. Johns clawed six points back as he slid through the mud for his second try and converted, but then Deacon added a drop goal and a penalty. Hooker Danny Buderus went between the uprights for a late Knights consolation.

SIMON COLLINSON, BRADFORD BULLS NEWS TEAM

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The Kangaroo Tour SIMON MOWBRAY REPORTS HOW THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE WENT HEAD-TO-HEAD IN THE CONTROVERSIAL KANGAROO TOUR. BOTH TEAMS, OF COURSE, FUELLED BY BIO-SYNERGY SPORTS NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS.

ever before had a Kangaroo tour been surrounded by such controversy. World events initially forced the cancellation of the three match test series. However, the subsequent public outcry, on both sides of the world, forced the Aussies to rescind their decision.

Senior players, including captain Brad Fittler and star scrum-half Andrew Johns, rejoined the fold, and a squad that had initially seemed somewhat inexperienced again looked nothing short of awesome. The on-off build-up, which had left the public on tenterhooks, had now turned into the most eagerly awaited test series in decades.

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First test (McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield, 11 November) n injury list that included hooker Keiron Cunningham, scrum-half Sean Long and forward Adrian Morley, forced the Great Britain coaching staff to play their cards close to their chest.

The Kangaroo line-up was led by Fittler, with Johns, full-back Darren Lockyer and wünderkind Jamie Lyon catching the eye.

But nothing would prepare them, or the sell-out crowd, for the reception Great Britain coach David Waite had planned.

From the first whistle, GB tore into the Green-and-Golds as Gary Connelly and Jamie Peacock fashioned a try for the home side after just 82 seconds.

Standout performances from captain Andy Farrell and prop Barrie McDermott, plus a storming attacking display from two-try stand-off Paul Sculthorpe, left the Aussies in no doubt that this test series would be quite a contest.

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s Britain ran out 20-12 winners, the noise inside the stadium reached unprecedented levels. The confidence running through this GB squad and their supporters, might just wrestle the Ashes back for the first time since 1970.

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Second test (Reebok Stadium, Bolton, 19 November) fter hiding behind excuses such as poor preparation and jetlag, the Aussies put the onus on GB to prove that the previous week’s result was no flash in the pan. However, the Ashes holders were in no mind to relinquish the tag ‘World’s Greatest Rugby Team’ in a hurry. Johns, who finished with a personal tally of two tries and five conversions, and Lockyer ran riot. Fittler scored after five minutes and Australia never released their grip, finishing 40-12 winners. If GB could meet the standards they set in the First Test, and the Kangaroos continued to play as they did in the Second, the decider would be a classic. It was.

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Third test (JJB Stadium, Wigan, 25 November) lory awaited the side who could hold their nerve. The match would be of such intensity, one coach would finish it in hospital and the other would be safe in the knowledge that his squad was on the verge of great things. The Kangaroos threw caution to the chilly Wigan wind and adopted a game plan to cover every inch of the field. Britain’s stern defence would not be breached up the middle, but the expansive game the Kangaroos pride themselves on saw them enter the half-time break 12-6 up.

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y now, their coach Chris Anderson had been taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack, but this redoubled Aussie resolve. Despite a stunning attacking performance by GB centre Keith Senior, the Kangaroos ran out 28-8 winners. The Aussies, despite reaffirming themselves as a team without equal, are certainly within sight.

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Nam Pai Chuan 2002 he Shaolin Kung-Fu System Nam Pai Chuan (NPC) are members of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA). The origins of the system lie in the Shaolin style known as "Fatt Gar Kuen", taught in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The historical roots lie in the monastic Shaolin tradition in the southern Fukien province of China. One of the Grandmasters of the NPC style is the renowned Abbot Seh-Koh-San who, until his death in 1960, was Chief Abbot of the Shoalin Siong Lim temple, Singapore.

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PC is one of the styles in the rich and vast panoply of Chinese Martial Arts. NPC is a very broad style, incorporating all the elements of the true martial arts. Thus the system embodies many techniques; kicking, punching, locking (chin-na), take-downs etc. in combination with each other. Being a broad system NPC is able to encompass many elements that could be seen as 'styles' in their own right. There is a very rich weapons heritage, with 18 traditional weapons taught in the System. There are also styles based upon the various animal forms prevalent in Chinese martial arts, such as the Monkey, Tiger and Snake forms, to name but a few. However, NPC is very much more than just a physical manifestation of martial arts. Chi-Gung Breathing exercises play an important role, helping internal conditioning through control of the body's chi.

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io-synergy were proud sponsors of the national competition which turned out to be a magnificent event and bore witness to some great feats of both mental and physical ability. The competition was staged in Chiswick (London) and hosted clubs from all over the country. The event comprised an array of different fields that included weapons and open hand forms, team male and female sparring, children individual sparring and black belt male and female individual sparring. The clashes between the clubs from the outset was exiting and vibrant, with neither of the opposing teams wanting to give much away to each other in the opening bouts with many of the fights having to go to deciding rounds. The energy levels being consumed were enormous and carried with it a notable sense of achievement for the competitors, especially those who had to take up further encounters in the later stages of the competition. However bio-synergy was there to play its part, re-hydrating all with its fluid replacement drink Liquid NRG.

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nly after a few rounds of intensive sparring was there time to take breath and witness another great aspect of the event, the weapons and forms competition. This turned out to be one of the most interesting and entertaining parts of the day with competitors not only showing great physical skill but also

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impressed in their ability to understand the art. This included traditional forms such as jee-kee-boay and weapons forms such as the broad sword, the fan and the spear. The winners included for the junior belts open hand Esther Kissling (Sussex), for weapons (spear) Rachel Robinson (Shenley) and weapons (sword) Andrew Crocket (Kings). For the black belts both the open hand and weapons competition was awarded to an impressive Sin Chi Wu (Chiswick). he climax of this highly exciting and enjoyable day ended with Margaret Durbal from Imperial College being victorious in the women’s individual black belt sparring competition, Hauke Schremf (Kings) being victorious in the male individual black belt competition, and Imperial College being winners in the women's team competition. However the final event of the day was the male team sparring final with Cardiff taking on the hosts Chiswick, both being very impressive in the earlier rounds, with Chiswick prevailing victorious after a hard fought contest. There were however, no losers with every competitor putting on a display that contributed to an extremely high standard of competition.

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TRAINING ADVICE

The importance of

core training any of the major muscles of your shoulders, arms, and legs are attached to the pelvic bones and/or the spine, the core. If your trunk muscles are well conditioned, you will enjoy optimal transfer of energy from large to small muscles when you sprint, twist, lift, jump, throw, and perform other movements in your sport.

Moreover, if the core is well trained, you are less likely to be injured in training or competition. What’s the best way to strengthen your core? Here are some tips recommended by strength coaches and other training experts.

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Perform core training at the beginning of each workout and make certain that you select exercises that are safe but challenging to your nerves, muscles, and bones.

PRODUCTS FOR CORE TRAINING Begin your core training with simple exercises: ab crunches, back extensions, squat lifts, deadlifts, leg presses, lunges, leg raises, bridging exercises, pull-ups, and pull-downs all use the core muscles.

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As you improve, progress to more complex exercises that more closely mimic the specific dynamic movements required in your sport. For example, football linemen might practice driving off the line of scrimmage against larger team members, and wrestlers might participate in escape drills against training partners who provide varied resistance to the movements.

Training with partners who provide unpredictable resistance in varying directions at varying speed helps train both your muscles and your nervous system to react quickly to changing environments.

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stability ball £29.99 see feature, p9 Probably the most popular accessory for strengthening the “core” and is the stability ball. The stability ball allows you to introduce a number of tough new exercises in to your regime either at home or at the gym. Shown opposite are just some of the exercises using the stability ball that are effective in achieving core strength. For more information on stability ball training ask at your gym or visit www.bio-synergy.co.uk.

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In the early stages of your training perform the exercises at controlled rates with light to moderate resistance. This helps build up your muscles and joints so that you will be less susceptible to injury. Later, progress to more explosive movements against heavier loads, similar to those you might encounter during competition in your sport.

Vary the movements and the types of resistance that must be overcome.

This will reduce boredom and risk of injury and will help you stick to your training regime.

Always perform your exercises carefully and establish proper body balance while doing so. This will not only enable you to get the most out of your training, but it will also help minimise your risk of injury.

Consider performing some of your exercises on unstable surfaces such as foam mats or balance boards to improve your body’s ability to achieve stability and balance in the changing environments of sport.

Consider performing trunk rotations and trunk flexions/extensions with medicine balls and using rubber band devices as resistance tools. This may more closely mimic the changing resistances you encounter in your sport compared to using dumbbells and barbells.

Don’t exercise one body part to the exclusion of others. In other words, spend as much time training the muscles of your back as you do the muscles of your abdomen. Otherwise, you are less likely to achieve optimal stability of your spine and pelvis and you are more likely to be injured because of an imbalance of muscle strength.

Improve the flexibility of your trunk and hips. Increasing your flexibility will help extend the range over which you can perform your movements and may decrease your chances of being injured.

Be consistent in your training. If you stick with your training plan, you are much more likely to achieve success than if you train erratically.

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Stability ball core techniques Try these core strengthening exercises with your bio-flex stability ball.

3 back/chest arch

5 full body bridge

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Sit on the stability ball with ideal posture (stomach tucked in, chest forward and shoulders back). With arms outstretched for balance, lift one leg up at a time.

Lean the arch of your back against the ball. In one smooth movement, raise your arms over your head and tip your pelvis upwards, arching your back and stretching your chest.

Lie on the floor with your knees bent 90º and your feet resting on the ball. Stretch your arms out to the side for balance.

Slowly push down on the ball with your calves and heels, pushing your pelvis towards the ceiling.

4 torso twist 6 forward roll

2 spinal stretch

Lean over the stability ball, hugging it with your arms. Lift torso, keeping your arms at right angles to your shoulders and next to your head.

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Lie with your stomach on the ball and your arms outstretched. Using your arms for balance, slowly twist to one side.

Repeat with the other side.

Kneel with the ball in front of you, resting your hands on top. Slowly lean forward from the knees, rolling the ball with your hands at first and then your arms.

occurs in food and is derived from sunflower oil. CLA, similar to other omega 6 fatty acids, performs a number of important metabolic functions in the body: it assists muscle maintenance and burns body fat. Recent studies have also indicated that CLA acts as a powerful anti oxidant and has anticarciogenic properties.

In 1997 two studies presented by the Federation for Applied Science and Experimental biology, highlighted CLA as a thermogenic (fat burning) aid.

A study conducted by Michael Pariza PhD demonstrated that it increased fat breakdown and reduced fat deposition.

A later study by Richard Kreider PhD presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association conference.

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BASKETBALL

Commonwealth Games 2002 he countdown started last July for the greatest sporting event the UK has seen… the Manchester Commonwealth Games, which will be held between 25 July – 4 August, 2002.

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thletes from both Wales and Scotland Commonwealth teams will have that little bit extra to get them through - the help of bio-synergy nutritional supplements. bio-synergy’s Liquid NRG is the official drink to athletes from Wales and Scotland.

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he 2002 Commonwealth Games is expected to feature Sydney Olympic 2000 medallists such as Denise Lewis, Jonathan Edwards, Steve Backley, Katharine Merry and Tanni GreyThompson as well as the North West’s local heroes including cyclist Jason Queally, shooter Ian Peel, sprinter Darren Campbell and swimmer Matthew Walker.

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he opposition will be tough.

Superstars from the world of athletics such as Australia’s Cathy Freeman, Ato Boldon of Trinidad and Tobago, Maria Mutola of Mozambique and Obadele Thompson from Barbados will be going for gold in the stadium too. Canada’s Simon Whitfield, who won an Olympic Gold in the triathlon, will also be competing as will Australian swimming sensation Ian Thorpe and many, many more. Three events at the Commonwealth Games will be virtual world championships: netball, lawn bowls and squash are largely exclusive to Commonwealth countries.

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he Games will take place at 15 different venues in Manchester and the North West as well as the National Shooting Centre at Bisley in Surrey. The heart of the Games will be Sportcity, a state-of-the-art complex built around the

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City of Manchester stadium, the National Squash Centre, the National Cycling Centre and the Indoor Tennis Centre.

The 38,000 capacity stadium, which will become Manchester City FC’s new home from 2003, will host the opening and closing ceremonies, all athletics events and rugby 7s. he Manchester Aquatics Centre, a £32m complex which has been open to the public since July 2000, features two international class pools and a diving area. Gymnastics, judo and wrestling will be held at Manchester’s G-Mex conference and exhibition centre while the later stages of the boxing and netball competitions will be based at the Manchester Evening News Arena; weight lifting at the International Convention Centre and hockey at the Belle Vue Regional Hockey Centre.

Triathlon will be held at Salford Quays; badminton at Bolton Arena and lawn bowls at Heaton Park. Road cycling mountain biking will be staged in Rivington, near Bolton.

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he cost of providing new venues for the Games is £170 million, largely financed by the Sport England Lottery Fund. The Games are financially assured with a net operating budget of £86 million. Tickets for the Games have been on sale since October 2001.

Half the tickets are priced at £10 or less with ticket prices starting from £5 for sporting events and from £21 for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, making them truly the ‘affordable games’. There are no booking fees, postage or handling charges on any tickets. There are approximately one million seats available for the 174 ticketed sports sessions at the Games, of which 750,000 tickets will be available to sports fans in the UK. Order forms are available in retail outlets nationally and the form is also available on Manchester 2002’s website www.commonwealthgames.com

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Meet the Rolling Rocks the bus back to Edinburgh to play Leicester less than 24 hours later and they hadn’t played the night before! Guess what? We won both games and are now looking to extend our season all the way to a Wembley final.

he Rolling Rocks were delighted to be offered the opportunity to contribute to the bio-synergy magazine.

Our only problem was what to write about as it’s probable that most who read this know a lot more about football, rugby etc. than the largest participative sport in the world - Basketball!

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ith all the travelling we have to pay special attention to diet, making sure that the players put the right things in their bodies at the right time. bio-synergy is a vital ingredient and we are grateful to them for their support of our team and British Basketball.

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o to keep your interest we’ll mention football in passing, for example, did you know that FIFA has less members than FIBA, that Real Madrid was a Basketball Club before it was a football club and, oh yes, a certain John Amechi from Stockport earned 60% more playing basketball for Orlando than David Beckham earned at Manchester United!

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To contact Edinburgh Rocks: www.edinburghrocks.net Tel: 0131 661 4563 E-mail: rocks@dial.pipex.com

o it is a huge game worldwide and growing fast in the UK - just ask the kids - it’s sport, fashion and music all wrapped up in a fast moving TV friendly event.

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ur team the Rocks are the only proteam in Scotland and we compete in the British Basketball League. Due to the relative isolation of England this means we have to travel a lot. We also play back-to-back games on Saturdays and Sundays. All of this means that sometimes we have to travel further for our home games than the away team.

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Nigel Ferris and bio-synergy:

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a success story NIGEL IS 64 YEARS OLD, ON THE SURFACE JUST AN ORDINARY MAN, BUT YOU’LL BE AMAZED AT HIS DETERMINATION AND ENTHUSIASM CONSIDERING WHAT HE’S BEEN THROUGH. HERE’S THE STORY OF HOW BIO-SYNERGY’S NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS HELPED TO TURN NIGEL’S LIFE AROUND . . .

What time should I go to the gym? ?

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IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE ACHIEVED AND BECOME THE FACE OF BIO-SYNERGY. ENTER OUR COMPETITION TO APPEAR ON THE COVER OF TOTAL NRG AND IN OTHER POPULAR HEALTH PUBLICATIONS. FOR THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY:

idday is fine, as adrenaline levels are naturally high, but the body won’t be quite as warmed up as it will be a few hours later. Don’t leave it too late though: the hormone melatonin is produced during darkness and encourages the body to sleep – and if you have revved your body up with fast-paced exercise, it may take a while for it to calm down to allow you to get to sleep.

• Appear as the ‘face of fitness’ on the cover of bio-synergy’s Total NRG and in advertisements to be featured in fitness and lifestyle magazines such as Men’s Health and Ultrafit.

hen you get back from the gym, don’t eat a huge meal if you’re trying to lose weight.

Your metabolism is winding down and will not burn off the calories as quickly. Better to have a larger lunch and something smaller for dinner.

• A day’s gym pass for a Fitness First club near you.

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• bio-flex fitness equipment worth over £50.

ALL ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE:

There will be a winner for each of the four categories: male and female, 18-35 and 35-70 years of age. The deadline for entries is the 31st August 2002.

Your face could be on the cover of Total NRG

To enter, simply send us a recent photograph of yourself or your sports team in action and tell us why you want to become a cover model. To qualify you must also agree to keep a diary of your achievements to submit with your final photo.

Competition open to anyone over 18 years of age.

Unfortunately we cannot return photographs. All photographs submitted become the property of bio-synergy Ltd. and may be used in promotional materials deemed appropriate by bio-synergy.

The judges’ decision is final.

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igel is a 64 year old part-time private car hire driver. Nigel is also one of the fittest, healthiest, and most enthusiastic men of his age you could ever meet. Nigel has gone through a very bad time in the last eleven years, starting with the loss of his business and the end of his marriage in January 1999.

You name it and Nigel has experienced it but somehow he has managed to put all of that behind him. In 1993, Nigel organised an abseil down Sainsbury's High Wycombe and raised over £10,000 for National Children’s Home.

He also ran in the Wycombe Half Marathon, raising £1,500 for the local Eating Disorders Association Charity.

In his younger days Nigel had been very fit. His sport was rowing and he had rowed up to the age of 38 so he knew all about how hard it was going to be to get back into training. He was just under 16 stone and had a waist of 42 inches.

Nigel had tried out virtually every diet.

He had joined local gyms and for some reason or other nothing worked for him.

Just over a year ago, he hit on the idea of buying exercise equipment that he could use in his home, a set of weights and a bench. Nigel bought books and magazines on the subject and looked at exercise schemes on the internet, working out his own scheme to lose weight and tone his body.

t all really started when Nigel realised how overweight, unfit and thoroughly run down and depressed he was after his wife left. His doctor suggested a drug that would lift his depression but he turned that down on moral grounds.

He then happened to read in a Men’s Magazine about nutritional supplements that would give him back his selfconfidence, and give him energy and vigour. There were articles detailing vitamins that would be a health benefit so Nigel decided to take the plunge and purchase them. If Nigel’s honest he was really surprised how quickly they worked for him. After just four days he was full of life and began to pull himself together.

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• A year’s free gym membership.

• A bio-synergy goody-bag.

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HOW TO ENTER To receive an entry form:

☎ 020 7935 5291 info@ bio-synergy.co.uk

SALES HOTLINE 020 7935 5291 OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY

igel decided he needed to find a company that specialised in sports nutritional supplements, which would help combat the aches and pains he was starting to get due to increased exercise. Also supplements to provide him with more energy to develop his muscles, assist recovery, and keep his body healthy. That's when he came across bio-synergy. In just over 12 months Nigel has managed to lose four stone. His waist has gone down from 42 inches to 35 inches. Nigel’s aim is to get it down to 31 inches by the 21st August when he will 65 years of age. 10 months ago Nigel met Mary on the internet.

Mary’s love and support has helped

Nigel to be happy at last. With her help and his new-found determination, Nigel’s life is on a new and better footing. any people have asked Nigel how he has managed to achieve all this in such a short space of time, and as a result he has decided to start his own business - Get Into Shape Now. Nigel is now an Agent for bio-synergy in the Buckinghamshire area and designed his own Fat Reduction Scheme to be carried out in conjunction with bio-synergy's health supplements. For information on Nigel’s programmes, call 01494 581333.

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Become a bio-synergy distributor

How does it work?

As you know bio-synergy is the UK's first choice for professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts. bio-synergy is looking for individuals to join the “working with life team” and, like Nigel Ferris, to promote our products to local fitness centres and sports teams. All you need is enthusiasm and some spare time, we will do the rest.

We will provide you with promotional material (leaflets, posters, sports tickets, clothing) and order forms. Once you have a confirmed order all you do is fax it to us and we despatch the goods and you receive a cheque for up to 20% of the order value.

START EARNING TODAY: 020 7487 2587 • info@bio-synergy.co.uk SALES HOTLINE 020 7935 5291 OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY

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bio-synergy supplements - a concise guide

New and improved . . . s many of you already know, we have revamped the bio-synergy website for the first time since we launched it in 1997. Not only is the new site much more user friendly, but it also provides the UK’s first online reward programme for health enthusiasts.

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f you have been on the site lately, you would have noticed the changes.

As well as the full range of bio-synergy products, we have teamed up with some of the biggest retail names on the internet to offer you a wide choice of products at competitive prices. Not only will you benefit from savings on holidays, home entertainment and electronics, but you will earn reward points which you can use to buy bio-synergy products and much more, including VIP tickets to top sporting events. What’s more, you will

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receive reward points whenever you buy your bio-synergy supplements online. ver the years, we have built up a passionate and loyal customer base. The bio-synergy team recognise your loyalty and would like to thank you for your custom. The ‘bio-synergy reward programme’ is our way of saying ‘thank you’ and helping to make your bio-synergy experience more enjoyable and less expensive.

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n order to provide you with a programme that suits your needs and requirements, we have teamed up with lifestyle partners that you know and trust. Ranging from selling CDs and DVDs to TVs and insurance, our partners include household names such as Tescos, Umbro, Dixons, and the AA.

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he Final at Twickenham is not just a celebration of top flight domestic rugby with world class players in action, but is a great day out for all the family.

There is live music, entertainment, bouncy castles, opportunities for fans to meet players from all 12 Zurich Premiership clubs and the infamous 'Mascot 7's' tournament. Don’t miss the last chance to watch first class English rugby before the summer.

Competition open to anyone over 18 years of age.

Post entries to: bio-synergy Ltd, 55 Paddington Street, London W1U 4HX. Correct entries will go into a prize draw. Five pairs of tickets will be awarded. bio-synergy will only accept one entry per household. No cash alternative. Winners will be notified by post before the 12th May 2002.

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oints can be spent on all bio-synergy products or special products and offers from our partners. We work very closely with the partners to guarantee that their offers are relevant and interesting. For example, why not show your support for the England boys in Japan this summer by wearing the new England jersey that you have bought with your reward points. Or perhaps you prefer cricket, you can use your reward points to buy season tickets at the Oval.

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ll you have to do is register on the new and improved website at www.bio-synergy.co.uk and start earning points today.

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s an official partner of Premier Rugby, bio-synergy has five pairs of tickets to the Zurich Championship Final plus some bio-synergy goodies to give away. To enter just answer the following question and send the answer with your name and a daytime contact number to bio-synergy by 31st May 2002.

Q How many premiership teams will qualify for the Zurich Championship?

BETA PERFORMANCE

EPO

Instant energy, improved recovery, buffers lactic acid build up, assists muscle development, recycles ATP and eliminates fat.

Phase 1 and 2 (3 months) only £45.00

A unique combination of HMB and glucosamine for endurance, stamina, VO2 threshold and joint maintenance.

2 months’ supply only £49.99

A rich source of GLA to aid cell growth and the reproductive cycle, helping to maintain hormone balance.

3 months’ supply only £4.99

CREATINE BOOST

CALCIUM CITRATE

MEAL-TO-GO

Helps to reduce muscular aches and pains and is essential for rehydration, recovery, endurance, explosive energy and preventing muscle fatigue.

1kg tub (30 servings) only £26.99

One of the most readily absorbed forms of calcium. Gives your body all the help it needs for healthy bones and teeth. Helps prevent osteoporosis.

60 days’ supply only £6.99

A flavoured meal replacement drink, providing essential vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.

Can be used as part of a calorie controlled diet.

500ml (1 serving) only £1.99

WHEY BETTER

ACE FEELING

CLA

One of the most advanced protein supplements available for muscular gains and improves recovery, strength and performance.

750gm tub (25 servings) only £24.99

ACE Feeling is an anti-oxidant tablet which provides the body with 100% RDA of vitamins A, C and E and selenium.

6 months’ supply only £9.99

Specifically designed to help burn fat but also proven to increase lean muscle and enhance recovery.

90 capsules only £16.99

ESSENTIAL SPORTS FUEL

GLUCOSAMINE

Ideal for post-workout recovery as it provides whey protein, simple and complex carbohydrates, l-glutamine and HMB. 1.065kg tub (30 servings) only £26.99

tickets to the Zurich Championship Final at Twickenham

he Zurich Championship Final is the finale to the domestic rugby season in England and a great opportunity for all the family to come to Twickenham, the home of England Rugby, and watch the best of the premiership clubs in action. The clubs who finish in the top eight of the table at the end of the Zurich Premiership season will qualify for the Zurich Championship - a play off competition which culminates in the showdown at Twickenham on 8th June.

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However, if you simply want to buy bio-synergy products, you will also collect reward points.

CREATINE PLUS

PURE NRG Provides isotonic fluid replacement for muscle recovery, endurance and carbohydrate loading.

1kg tub (30 servings) only £12.99

Y-ARGININE

If you don’t want to leave it to chance, book your tickets in advance from £18.

Boosts immune responses, promotes healing and causes release of hormones, for muscle growth and tissue repair.

45 days’ supply only £15.99

Visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call the ticket hotline:

GABA

GUARANTEE YOUR TICKETS

0870 902 0000

Increases HGH release, improves lean muscle building, helps alleviate pain and promotes deep sleep.

45 days’ supply only £12.99

SYNERGY BARS Ideal for between meals and for pre- and post- exercise. Available in three delicious formulas. £2.00 each, or £48.00 for a case of 24 bars SALES HOTLINE 020 7935 5291 OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY

Preventative action for joint injury.

Glucosamine assists in the repair of connective tissue around the joints and muscle.

90, 800mg capsules only £12.99

MULTIVITAMINS Instant energy, improved recovery, buffers lactic acid build up, assists muscle development, recycles ATP and eliminates fat.

Phase 1 and 2 (3 months) only £45.00

COD LIVER OIL Contributes to the supply of EPA and DHA and is a natural source of vitamins A and D for a healthy heart, bones, hair, skin and teeth.

3 months’ supply only £3.99

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

FIT VIT A high potency multivitamin especially developed for active sports people.

3 months’ supply only £12.99

L-GLUTAMINE Aids muscle repair for increased strength. For intense training or inbetween Creatine Plus courses.

135, 800mg capsules only £21.99

LIQUID NRG Provides an immediate and continuous release of energy and rehydrates both pre- and post- training. Available in Orange, Lemon & Lime, and Blackcurrant.

Non-carbonated. £2.00 per serving, or £48.00 for a case of 24

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH Nature has provided us with a vast number of herbal remedies which have been used by practitioners around the world for centuries.

In recent years many of these remedies have gained acceptance in western societies.

Our range of alternative health supplements includes the most widely used remedies all of which will help to boost your resistance against stress, illness, anxiety and fatigue.

St. John’s Wort Korean Ginseng Gingko Biloba Echinacea

2 months’ supply 60 days’ supply 60 days’ supply 60 days’ supply

£10.99 £13.99 £10.99 £11.99

Spring into summer with these great offers Membership Programme

Buy three of any of the following products and get a 4th free, plus a free pair of sport sunglasses.

Spend over £25 to become a bio-synergy club member

Essential Sports Fuel, Whey Better, Creatine Boost, CLA, L-Glutamine, Creatine Plus, Y-Arginine.

Membership entitles you to . . .

Choose from these fashionable frames:

Buy any item from the bio-flex fitness equipment range and receive a free multivitamin trial pack.

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Free tickets to BBL (Basketball League), First Class County Cricket, Ice Hockey, Rugby Union Premiership and Super League Rugby games

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Permanent discounts on all bio-synergy products when purchased directly from us

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Special offers every month

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Products available: Ab-Slider, Wrist Trainer, Stability Ball, Yoga Mat and Twist Board.

Take advantage of these special offers today: call the bio-synergy hotline on 020 7935 5291

DON’T FORGET . . .

DOUBLE DISCOUNT THURSDAY On the last Thursday of every month, members get double their usual discount allowance on any purchase.

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