“I love Summer – it’s my favourite day of the year!”
Apparently we have a heatwave on its way, or as other parts of the world call it, Summer! So time to get the shorts and t-shirts out and bare a little flesh. Lots of folks are concerned about what to wear to class/training when the weather heats up; well, as long as you are comfortable and are wearing a good bra/sports support and appropriate shoes (and are ‘decent’!), I really wouldn’t worry. You can of course get the tech clothing that wicks away sweat, but I stick with shorter leggings, or shorts, vest tops or loose fitting T-shirts. If you are outside training then covering your head with a hat, and arms with a long sleeved tech top, is a good idea. Believe it or not covering the skin will keep your cooler and save you from burning. Of course, ensure you drink sufficient water throughout the day and during your workouts. Dehydration affects performance, mental alertness, energy levels, and ability to cool, skin quality and health! In fact dehydration can kill! Drink approx. 2 litres daily but not more than 4 litres (you can over-hydrate which can also be very dangerous).
Calling all Fans
I will have the Fans running in the Gym and at the All Hallows Studio, plus cooling spray and ice to help keep you keep cool. If you have a fan, you can bring to class to help create a breeze then please do bring it along with you, the more we can have, the better.
Remember to return your summer booking request by Wednesday – only classes with sufficient interest will go ahead!
Read on for information about popular summer drinks that can ruin your Swimsuit figure, news about a new class, sport and class members…
Beach Body Workout – Course Starts Friday 3rd July
Mums and Daughters showing us how it’s done…
Abi Arris and Luci Arris who took part in the Frensham Heights Charity Run ‘Race for Life’ on Friday & my sister and niece Mel and Abbi who did the Colour Run event at Kempton Park on Sunday!
Punching above their weight!
Steve’s boys have had an amazing week. Firstly Marcin Bialoblocki of ONE Pro won the Polish National Championships (in the Time Trial event) and as National champion he has qualified for the world championships! Yesterday in Lincoln, the rest of ONE Pro Cycling raced in the UK National road championships, (alongside Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins and various British Sky Team members) and Yanto Barker and Jon Mould gained 8th and 10th places respectively – the best of the UK based ‘domestic’ riders and better than many of the European based pros.
Also, on Thursday, 19 year old Tom Baylis achieved a fantastic 4th place in the under 23’s Time Trial.
FitPro Live 2015
Only a couple of weeks to go before I head off to the London Excel centre to present at the 25th year of FitPro conventions (I attended the first one and have have presented at all but 1 of the rest!). My presentation and notes are ready and I’m looking forward to both presenting and attending other lectures, workshops and masterclasses, plus a bit of catching up with fellow fit pro’s.
Ante Post Natal Training
I am delivering another Ante Post Natal Teacher Training course for Pilates teachers in a few weeks (Sunday 12th July). Contact me for more information about the course
Amount of Sugar and Calories in popular Iced Coffee Drinks
It is said that if it isn’t clear and called water then even if it’s liquid it’s to be considered food! We often switch to iced drinks, lollies and ice creams to help cool us down – these sugary treats can really derail your healthy eating regime, so here are some facts and figures for you to consider!
Starbucks Frappuccino’s
Venti ‘Coffee Light Frappuccino’ (skim milk): Info not available on Starbucks website.
Venti ‘Coffee Frappuccino’ (whole milk): 350 calories, 69 grams sugar.
Grande ‘Coffee Light Frappuccino’ (skim milk): 110 calories, 23 grams sugar
Grande ‘Coffee Frappuccino’ (whole milk): 240 calories, 50 grams sugar
Tall ‘Coffee Light Frappuccino’ (skim milk): Info not available on Starbucks website.
Tall ‘Coffee Frappuccino’ (whole milk): 180 calories, 36 grams sugar
Mini ‘Coffee Light Frappuccino’ (skim milk): 60 calories, 13 grams sugar
Mini ‘Coffee Frappuccino’ (whole milk): 120 calories, 24 grams sugar
Costa Iced Coffee
Primo (skim milk): 64 calories, 12.3 grams sugar
Primo (whole milk): 85 calories, 12.1 grams sugar
Medio (skim milk): 91 calories, 18.4 grams sugar
Medio (whole milk): 119 calories, 17.6 grams sugar
Massimo (skim milk): 117 calories, 23.9 grams sugar
Large ‘Mr Whippy’ ice cream and cone: 180calories, 12g sugar
Magnum Classic: 260 calories, 23g sugar, 16g fat
Cornetto classic: 247 calories, 25g sugar, 15g fat
Just saying!!!
But you want a cold treat?
Try making our Banana ice cream
Take 1 large banana
Slice it in to coin like slices
Freeze in an air tight container for at least 2 hours
Blitz in your blender it will eventually become quite gooey and smooth, place in to a containerand freeze until solid!
You could add peanut butter, almonds or chunks of fruit for variety n the blending phase!
Yummy!
Keep cool and have a wonderful week.
See you at class/training
Love ya,
Helen
