Your guide to the UK’s largest health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing event for women
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My day at the show Spring is in the air and as far as we’re concerned at the Vitality Show it’s the perfect time for a fresh look at our lives whether it be focusing on a new diet and fitness regime, taking up a new challenge, revamping our style or rebalancing our emotions. I’m looking forward to getting a style update at the KMS Style Station where experts are on hand with top tips for styling and taking care of your hair, and getting some top beauty tips from experts such as Fiona Embleton, Top Santé’s beauty editor, who’ll be talking on the Beauty Stage. Then I’ll be heading for the Pronamel Kitchen Theatre to check out delicious healthy recipes whipped up by celebrity
Vitality Show 2012 Ticket prices Advance bookings Adult £15 Child (5-14) £6 Under 5s FREE Senior/Student £8
chefs including James Martin – I’m a huge Saturday Kitchen fan. Next it’ll be a trip to the Zest Fitness Park where I want to try out a hula-hooping class – it looks so fun I can hardly believe it’s exercise. After all that exertion I’ll relax with a treatment in The Oasis with Spirit & Destiny magazine and visit the TLC Advice Lounge with Activia to ask one of their experts for some advice on keeping my digestive system in tip-top shape. Finally I’ll be meeting up with my Mum, I’ve got her a VIP Pamper Experience for Mother’s Day so we’re going for a massage together. I can’t wait.
Abigail VitalityLive Editor
Earls Court Two, London Thursday 22nd March to Sunday 25th March
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Contents
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Beauty Hot styles for Spring, must-have make-up and top tips
Health Digestive health advice, reduce your waistline and experts to look out for Win… Amazing prizes and offers to be found at the show Healthy Eating Start afresh with healthy recipes from top chefs and nutritious ingredients
Treat yourself Indulge in the ultimate luxury VIP experience Fitness and Yoga New exercise crazes, Matt Roberts’ workout tips and an innovative yoga workout Wellbeing and Life Change Tips for creating happiness, alternative therapies and workshops to help revolutionise your life
Plan your day Discover not-to-be-missed talks, workshops and activities on offer at the show and find your way around
On trend
We asked the style savvy team at KMS to let us in on their hottest hair tips this season
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Fresh off the Autumn/Winter 2012 catwalk, KMS created this look for romantic Turkish designer, Bora Aksu. Sam Bright (pictured right), Owner of Woo Salon, Essex says, “This is a key look for Autumn/Winter as it’s understated, romantic and messy. A ponytail was knotted, twisted into a bun and a piece of lace has been added for a twist of glamour.”
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The off-centre parting (main picture) is a huge craze right now with lots of celebs trying it on for size. KMS Art Team members, Ahkeem Yussuf and Luke Jennings say, “It offers fantastic movement thanks to the long classic layers while the bright colour and shine is show stopping.” Use KMS Hairstay anti-humidity seal to prevent frizz.
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Jessie J is storming the music charts and this nod-to-her ‘do (pictured above) will top the style stakes. Olive Tucker and Nicola Smyth from the KMS Art Team say, “This look is right on trend with its beautiful classic round shape with seamless layers and exceptional shine.” To get your own style update, visit the KMS California Style Station at the show where a team of experts are on hand to provide hints, tips and advice on how to care for and style your hair. Get a haircut with a KMS California style expert*, and enjoy exclusive discounts on their range of gorgeous products.
* Bookings operate on a first come, first served basis.
Beauty
Ones to watch The Beauty Stage is packed with experts offering their top tips for skincare, make up, hair and what to wear. Here are some of our must-see speakers
Lisa Talbot Jam-packed wardrobe, nothing to wear? Award-winning stylist Lisa explains how to choose clothes to suit your body shape.
Nathalie Eleni The beauty therapist and stylist to the stars, explains how to understand your skin and view beauty in a new light.
Jayney Goddard Look younger the natural way with Jayney’s secrets on how keep your skin beautiful without the nip/tuck approach.
Try this…Colour Me Beautiful Understanding the colours that complement you can have a huge impact on your image and confidence. Franca McBarron from image consultancy, Colour Me Beautiful, will be giving talks on the Beauty Stage explaining colour and colour analysis as well as demonstrating the theories on audience members. Check out the timetable here.
Fiona Embleton Top Santé’s beauty editor fills us in on her top three ways to look younger
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Flushed cheeks They were all over the SS12 catwalk so make space in your make up bag for a pink blusher. Tap it high up on your cheekbone and as far as the temple – there’s no quicker youth booster.
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Skin protection UV rays and pollution encourage free-radical damage, which weakens our skin’s collagen and leads to the onset of wrinkles. Make sure that your day cream contains antioxidant vitamin C and E, an SPF of 30 or above, and has a UVA rating of at least four stars. Big hair A style with plenty of volume instantly knocks years off your hair as individual strands tend to thin with age. When blow-drying, use a paddle brush to lift your hair up and away from your scalp so that the heat gets to the roots.
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Get more tips from Fiona on the Beauty Stage at the show.
Must-have bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation £24 The minerals in this foundation, which looks like a powder but feels like a cream, gradually improve the appearance of skin over time, dimishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles without drying out the skin. Magic in a pot. (Find bareMinerals on Stand B520 at the show)
Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD Marilyn is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health. We asked her for her top three tips to get rid of fat around the middle
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Watch WHAT you eat – reduce or eliminate refined carbohydrates and added sugar because this helps to reduce cravings and stops you living on a roller coaster of energy highs and lows and mood swings.
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Watch HOW you eat – little and often, no longer than three hours without eating as this stops your body storing fat and revs up your metabolism.
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Take certain important vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fats – as these are known to help you lose that belly fat faster.
Get more advice from Marilyn on the Activia Health and Nutrition Stage at the show.
Try this… Swing by the Ovarian Cancer Action stand (H424) to check out Photography for Good and have a professional photo taken to create a memory of your day at the show. It can be fun or serious, alone or with your friends and the best bit is that all proceeds go to the charity.
Live well
Digestive issues affect most of us at some point – experts from the TLC Advice Lounge are on hand to answer some common niggles
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I’m currently experiencing mild tummy pains. Is there something wrong with my body?
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Tummy pains are relatively common and can often be stress related, in which case you need to find ways to de-stress. If your problem isn’t stress related, try to avoid eating late meals, smoking or drinking excessive alcohol. However if you are in any way concerned about your health you should speak to your GP.
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I often feel bloated and sluggish. What can I do to prevent this?
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There are a number of ways to reduce bloating, it’s just that many people aren’t aware of them. Sometimes changing your diet can really help. Other lifestyle changes such as reducing stress, doing more
exercise or changing the way you eat can make a difference.
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I’m having problems going to the toilet. Should I change my eating habits?
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The answer to this will be different for each person. Some people may need to increase their fibre and liquid intake and drink more water, as this helps the digestive system function more effectively. For others, this will be less effective. If any of these queries sound familiar, visit the TLC Advice Lounge on the day to sign up for a free one-to-one consultation with an expert. The answer to your digestive health issues could be right around the corner.
Health
Ones to watch The Activia Health and Nutrition Stage features renowned experts offering a wealth of free advice about your health and eating habits. Here are some of our top picks.
Patrick Holford Nutritionist Patrick has tips to help improve your mood, mind and motivation by making informed choices about what you eat.
Rebekah Fensome Live your life to the full with tips on combating stress, boosting digestion and taking time to relax with lifestyle coach Rebekah.
Ramona Braganza The personal trainer to the A-listers shares her secrets for building a Hollywood body both on the inside and out.
Must-have Cho-yung weight-loss tea (£39.99; 30 bags) Drinking two cups of this 100 per cent natural blend of green tea with “fat-fighting” herbs is a great way to kick start a diet. Cho-yung claims it means there is no need for extreme exercise just sensible eating and exercising. Celeb mum Penny Lancaster is a fan too. (Find Cho-Yung on Stand H317 at the show).
In need of a pick me up? Visit The Cloud pop-up spa for a head, neck & shoulder massage. A 10-minute treatment will help you deeply relax and recharge your energy levels. Treat yourself on Stand E550.
WIN... Check out some of the prizes on offer at this year’s show
... a Fiat 500 Scandinavian vitamin brand, Fitness Pharma, is giving away this funky convertible. Just visit Stand H434, purchase a product and enter its code on the Fitness pharma website to be in with a chance of winning.
... 50 day passes to the 3ness Summer Fitness, Pamper and Party Weekend
Click here for more great competitions to enter at the show
3ness is giving away free passes to the first 50 people to visit Stand F337 at the show. Winners enjoy fitness classes with trainers including ITVs Biggest Loser Master Trainer, Richard Callender.
... an Android phone Carbs & Cals are giving away an Android phone with their app that helps you eat healthily. Simply guess how many calories are in a big jar of M&Ms located on Stand H356.
Competitions
... a set of Manuka Doctor skincare products Manuka Doctor is giving away a set of its Purified Bee Venom skincare products which help stimulate collagen growth and cell renewal. Visit Stand B400 for details.
... a life coaching weekend Louise Presley-Turner is offering one lucky winner a life coaching weekend retreat at Champneys. Visit Stand W360 for details.
... a spa day for two High Barn Oils are giving away a spa day for you and a friend at Grayshott Spa. Just guess the number of pods in the jar on Stand FLB2 to be in with a chance of winning.
Eating
Must-have
Fresh start
Try Cleere Scammel’s chicken yakitori recipe with a filling guilt-free salad for a healthy but tasty meal that’s simple and quick to prepare
Vita Coco (£1.69 330ml) A great alternative to plain H2O, this drink is made from the clear liquid inside a coconut and is an all-natural, fat-free drink that aids rehydration and contains a high-level of potassium. (Find Vita Coco on Stand E622)
Chicken yakatori with a crisp cabbage salad Preparation Time 15 - 30 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Equipment 12 bamboo skewers soaked for 15 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 60ml sake rice wine 60ml dark soy sauce 2 tbs mirin ( a sweeter rice wine) 2 tbs caster sugar (optional – or use honey) 2 tsp finely grated ginger 8 (about 800g) chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2cm pieces Ground white pepper 1 bunch baby leeks or spring onions, washed, trimmed and cut into 3cm pieces Steamed koshihikari or sushi rice, to serve Cabbage and sesame salad 1/2 baby Chinese leaf cabbage, finely shredded 1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks A generous handful of shelled fresh edamame beans (soy beans) 3 tsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp sesame paste 2 tsp soy sauce 1 Yuzu (Japanese citrus) or 1 Lime
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Method Combine first five ingredients in a medium saucepan – bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Combine chicken and half the sake mixture in a bowl. Season with white pepper and place in the fridge for 15 minutes to marinate. To make the salad, combine the Chinese leaf, carrot and sesame seeds in a bowl. Mix the sesame paste and soy sauce in a jug and drizzle over salad. Gently toss with the edamame beans to combine. Thread the chicken pieces and leek alternately onto the skewers. Preheat a grill on high. Place chicken skewers on an oven tray under the grill, turning, for 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Serve salad with skewers, left over sauce and rice. Grate a little of the Yuzu/lime over the top.
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To see Cleere in action, visit the Pronamel Kitchen Theatre to learn more about how to eat a balanced diet and protecting your enamel against the effects of acid wear, which can be caused by certain types of food. Featuring top chefs James Martin, Lesley Waters, Ed Baines and Sophie Michell. In addition you’ll have the chance to download the BBC Good Food Healthy Recipe mobile app free.
Browse and sample your way around an array of stalls bursting with local and regional fare. Every producer in the market has been vetted by FoodLover’s Britain to ensure proper food, made in the proper way with proper ingredients and an element of local or regional sourcing. Watch out for organic produce, olive oils, fruity sorbets, one pot bean meals and tasty snacks.
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Ed Baines Celebrity chef Ed offers up his top tips for healthy eating
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For successful healthy eating it helps to be inspired by a type of cuisine. Look at healthy cultures such as Mediterranean, Middle Eastern/Lebanese or for a vegetarian diet, Indian.
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The easiest way to lose weight is to give up meat.
My top three ingredients: Porridge oats A bowl for breakfast will change your life – reducing stress and taking you through to lunch without snacks. Avocados They have a great texture and neutral taste, and make ingredients like lettuce and tomatoes into a meal. Halloumi cheese it’s a great meat substitute and very versatile.
See more ideas from Ed at the Pronamel Kitchen Theatre.
VIP
VIP Style Experience (with bareMinerals) Update your look and enjoy the red carpet treatment. Your VIP Style Experience includes: l Fast track entry to the Vitality Show l A mini manicure or make up consultation with a bareMinerals make up artist l A cocktail l Access to the exclusive Style Lounge l A goody bag worth over £40 – check out what’s inside
Be a VIP
VIP Pamper Experience (with Return to Glory and Neal’s Yard Remedies)
Enjoy pampering in luxurious surroundings. Your VIP Pamper Experience includes: l Fast track entry to the Vitality Show l A luxury facial or massage from the Return to Glory beauty team l A glass of chilled Champagne l Access to the exclusive Pamper Lounge l VIP cloakroom facilities l A goody bag worth over £70 – check out what’s inside
Get the red carpet treatment with one of these experiences. Choose from ultimate pampering, a hair restyle or a gorgeous makeover. Can’t decide, why not book them all?
VIP Salon Experience (with KMS California)
Give your tresses some TLC with the ultimate VIP treatment. Your VIP Salon Experience inclues: l Fast track entry to the Vitality Show l A haircut from a KMS California style expert l A cocktail l Access to the exclusive Style Lounge l A goody bag worth over £40 – check out what’s inside
VIP Experiences are strictly limited so book yours now
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Work it
Head for the Zest Fitness Park to get your heart pumping and sample new fitness crazes. Here are a few to get you started
Zumba
High-energy Latin and international beats, easy-to-follow energetic steps and an electric atmosphere, Zumba’s all about getting fit, toning your body and having such a great time you’ll barely notice you’re exercising. Ditch the workout, join the party.
Belly Dance HipHop
The BabyBliss girls will be bursting into the show to bring you Belly Dance classes full of attitude. Prepare to shake it like Beyonce, shimmie like Shakira and work it like a belly dancer. Get your friends involved, let your hair down and show off your shimmie.
Just Jhoom!
Inspired by the flamboyant, vibrant routines of Bollywood films, Just Jhoom! Is the latest dancercise craze to hit the gyms. An ecletic blend of classical Indian and Bhangra with hip hop, jive and jazz thrown in too, an hour’s class can burn 400-500 calories. Check out the full timetable for the Zest Fitness Park here.
Try this… East Meets West Pilates and Yoga Fusion The perfect mind-body workout. Prepare with pranayama (breath work) before a strong practice of Pilates moves and Yoga asanas to strengthen and tone your body and energise your mind. The practice rounds off with relaxation to leave you feeling balanced and revitalised. Try a free class with Caroline Sandry in the Yoga Studio.
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Fitness
Matt Roberts Britain’s leading personal trainer offers his top tips for stress-busting exercise
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Meditate, pray or do yoga each morning Quieting the mind, controlling your breathing and relaxing the body can put you in the right frame of mind for getting through a stressful day with a positive attitude.
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Ones to watch Between the Zest Fitness Park and the Yoga Studio there are so many ways to get fit and toned, relax the mind and body and to feel revitalised. Here are a few experts we can’t wait to see
Sarah O’Neill Personal trainer and nutritionist Sarah runs Bootcamps in London and has launched luxury fitness holidays in Marbella this year too.
Adriana Hayaam Belly dance artist Adriana specialises in an Egyptian style of belly dance with samba moves to create her own style.
Danielle Collins Danielle is the UK’s top Face Yoga expert. It’s a natural, effective way to look younger and healthier by working the face muscles.
Walk Just 20 minutes per day can change body chemistry in a way that calms the nervous system and reduces stress levels. Swim, run or cycle These forms of exercise can be a perfect distraction when dealing with a difficult sitaution. Regular aerobic exercise is especially good for producing endorphins in the body, which are natural soothing hormones and give your mood a natural boost.
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Get more top tips from Matt on the Activia Health and Nutrition Stage at the show.
Must-have Speedo Premiere Sculpt (£46) This flattering one piece has hidden body shaping to slimline your silhoutte so you can lose the towel with confidence. (Find Speedo on Stand F150)
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Make a change If you’ve always fancied trying an alternative therapy, make a beeline for The Oasis with Spirit & Destiny magazine. Here are just a few treatments that caught our eyes
Usui Reiki
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Reiki is a natural healing practice that originates from Japan. A practioner places his or her hands on to the body in a sequence of positions. A reiki treatment involves a transfer of energy and can help to heal physical, mental, emotional or spiritual problems.
Systematic Kinesiology
This treatment revolves around the ability to hold a muscle against light testing. A kinesiologist will assess imbalances in your muscles and will treat them as well as giving lifestyle advice to help make improvements to bring the body back into balance.
Try this…Vitality Workshops Take a step towards changing your life or finding new inspiration and motivation with one of the workshops on offer at the show. The hour-long sessions focus on issues such as building confidence, losing weight and living your dreams. Tickets cost £9.50 in advance or £12 at the show. Book here.
Must-have The 10 Questions to Ask For Success Phil Parker (Hay House; £10.99) Ever wished you had your own personal coach? In this new book Parker helps you recognise that you already hold the answers within yourself and shows you how to become your own coach.
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This organisation offers facial reflexology treatments in which pressure is applied to points on the face that relate to other areas of the body. The treatments can help restore balance within the body and clients often report an enhanced feeling of wellbeing as well as a glowing complexion. Check out all the therapies available to sample for a fraction of the normal price in The Oasis here.
Wellbeing
Dr David Hamilton The author of How Contagious Are Your Emotions?, offers tips for creating happiness
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Be kind A study asked people to commit acts of kindness on a regular basis. Compared with people who didn’t do the kind acts, those who did were far happier.
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Fake it until you make it Regular smiling, exercising the smile muscles, can actually make us feel happier. Similarly, try dancing, as this can also increase happiness, largely due to movement of the body.
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Be Grateful A “blessings versus burdens” study, asked one group to think of things they were grateful for and another to think of things that were annoying them. After just a few weeks, the “blessings” group were much happier than the “burdens“ group. Get more tips from David in the One Life Theatre at the show.
Ones to watch The One Life Theatre is packed with gurus who can help you make real changes to your life. Here’s a few to begin with
Gerry Henderson Gerry’s 30-day challenge helps you test yourself and do something new for just 30 days – a great way to start making real changes to your life.
Lynda Field Be confident now, is Lynda’s message. As a counsellor and therapist, she imparts her wisdom on how to be confident and attract success.
Caroline Shola Arewa Known as the Energy Doctor, Caroline has helped people balance their energy and transform their lives for over 25 years.
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