We would like to invite you to another REBOOT Event Day – held on Saturday 20th November in Poole, Dorset. We kick off the day at 10am and finish with a leisurely supper at 7pm.

This fun-packed taster day is a great introduction to the unique REBOOT philosophy, for anyone who would like to take part in a future REBOOT week. It could be a great way for those who bonded on a previous REBOOT week to see old friends – or maybe just a great way to spend your Saturday, working up some endorphins in great company?

Our nutritional workshop will teach you how to refuel the body between training sessions with delicious, healthy and easily prepared meals. Mind training is an integral part of the training programme, helping you enhance physical performance and providing tools for success in all areas of your life. There will be sports massage available throughout the day and a session on when to train and when to rest – you service your car, why not yourself?

Food will be provided throughout the day with recipes for you to take away and cook at home.

Schedule of events (timings are for guidance only):

10.00am – Assessments – Current fitness levels and ability, to ensure we tailor the day to your needs.

11.00am – Beach Circuits – Quite simply it means what it says on the tin, with a twist of Mark Hooks!

12.00pm – Nutritional Work Shop – One of REBOOT’s nutritionists will guide you through the jungle of what to eat to stay healthy and fit. Top tips on superfoods and how to include them in your diet, balancing meals and healthy snacks.

1.00pm – Lunch – A tasty, nutritious meal will provide all the fuel you need for our afternoon activities without unbalancing your blood sugar.

2.00pm – Mind Training Work Shop – One of REBOOT’s mind coaches will give a 45 minute presentation on creating balance in mind and body. Balanced thought naturally brings happiness into all areas of your life, enabling greater success, weight loss, and even promoting longevity!

3.00pm – Boxing – Using pads and mitts, we will show you how to adopt the correct boxing stance and put together six, nine & twelve punch combinations.

4.00pm – Massage Workshop – provides information on injury intervention through prevention, treatment, specific rehabilitation and sports massage for the whole range of abilities, from competitive athletes to recreational fitness enthusiasts.

4.45pm – Upper Body Cross Training – A great workout for all upper body muscles with a competitive touch to get every last ounce from everyone.

5.30pm – The BIG Event – Whatever your goal is, whether it be 1.5 miles, 5km, 10km or a half marathon the route, will take you along some of the Uk’s most beautiful beaches.
6.30pm – Stretch & Relax – A session on stretching out those hard working muscles, both pre and post exercise, and an introduction to ‘Progressive Muscular Relaxation’.

7.00pm – The Last Supper – A chance to taste more of REBOOT’s culinary delights while you unwind and share your experience of the day with other attendees.

All meals, snacks and healthy drinks are provided throughout the day to help keep your energy levels tip top.

You can experience all of this for just £60 for adults and £20 for children.

To reserve your place please contact Mark Hooks on 07899 833084 or email me at mark@rebootdorset.com.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mark and the REBOOT team.

Alternatively contact Scott Langston directly on 07723372778.

Contact Back2Fitness Injury Clinics to arramge your post-event massages after the London Marathon.

To read more about the benefits of Sports Massage www.back2fitnessclinic.co.uk/Sports_Massage.html

This past Sunday was the Paris Marathon which clients of Back2Fitness Sports Injury Clinic took part in. I would like to take the oppourtunity to congratulate them on some fantastic times and beating their set goals. 

Well done to you all.

All martial arts require lots of training to be physical and technically ready, injuries will be highly likely! The art of dealing with this is seeking aid early to reduce further injury and implementing particular rehabilitation exercises to reduce the risk of continued aggravation.

Back2Fitness Injury Clinics can provide fully examination, injury treatment and rehabilitation exercises and preventive strategies to be implemented into your training regime. Sports massage is also a great way to recover from trainig and our experienced Sports Therapists at Back2Fitness would pick up on any imbalance potentially leading to the risk of injury. Contact Back2Fitness Injury Clinics today to make an appointment www.back2fitnessclinic.co.uk

Suffering with shin splints or anyother injury contact Back2Fitness today, www.back2fitnessclinic.co.uk

On April 23rd 3pm-9pm Back2Fitness Injury Clinic will be available for Marathon runners to book in at the normal rate for pre-event sports massages for the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25th April at Esporta Health Club in Poole.

Book now to avoid disappointment as slots are already going, call 01202 642630 today.

Unfortunately year after year runner’s visit Back2Fitness with injuries days before a planned marathon with an overuse injury making it a race against time to have them pain free before their marathon.  In some cases runner’s leave seeking treatment far too late. Arrange a sports massage today.

Muscle tightnesses and other areas of concern can be picked up on before an injury occurs during a sports massage. Don’t wait before the pain starts, especially with the Virgin London Marathon on April 25th 2010 book a sports massage today with Back2Fitness Injury Clinics in Poole, Bournemouth or Wareham. www.back2fitnessclinic.co.uk

At some point everyone is likely to experience muscle spasm. When the muscle spasm is prolonged and strong the muscle cramps. Muscle cramps vary in the time that they last and can involve part, whole or group of muscles.

Any skeletal muscle can cramp for example the calf (gastrocnemius), the legs and particularly the calf cramp most commonly. Smooth muscle tissue can cramp however we are only concerned currently with the musculoskeletal system.  

Causes of Muscle Cramp

 The cause of muscle cramps is thought to be a result if excessively excited nerves stimulating the muscle. This occurs due to:

• Injury to nerve (or entrapment) and muscle
• Dehydration (Suffered by a lot of athletes hydration is crucial during sport)
• Low blood levels of potassium, magnesium or calcium
• Vitamin deficiencies (B1, B5 and B6).
• Some prescribed medications
• Vigorous activity in warm weather

Muscle Cramps Treatment

The best treatment fpr a cramping muscle is to relax it. This is typically done through stretching, massage and heat application such as a hot water bottle.

The initial cause of the muscle cramp needs to be assessed and corrected to prevent future cramping episodes. For  example:

• Stretching with warm ups and cool down before and after activity are recommended to reduce cramps that are brought on by vigorous activity.
• Hydration during and after physical activity is crucial. The hydration has to be appropriate to replace any electrolytes used.
• Excessive fatigue in warm weather should be avoided.

Contact Back2Fitness Injury  Clinics today to see if we can help www.back2fitnessclinic.co.uk