Do I need to bring anything for Personal Training?
Bring yourself! We will provide any equipment such as weights, resistance bands and so on. We also have mats, towels and water, although feel free to bring your own. » Read more 19 October 2008
FAQ
What should I wear for Personal Training?
Please wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move, and trainers. A t-shirt and leggings, yoga pants or jersey tracksuit bottoms are ideal. Please also ensure that any jewelery is kept at a minimum and that you… » Read more 19 October 2008
Am I too old/unfit/weak for Pilates?
You are never too old! Pilates exercises can be gentle yet challenging in a safe and non-threatening way. As we get older, we tend to develop habits and postures which over time become so ingrained that normal… » Read more 19 October 2008
How do I sign up for Personal Training?
Please contact reception to arrange to come in for your consultation. We will ask for your email address so we can send you confirmation of your appointment and also a pre-training questionnaire for you to complete prior… » Read more 19 October 2008
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which aims to both target and maximise an individuals functional movement and physical potential, through the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neuro muscular-skeletal related instabilities. Indeed, physiotherapists can be found working within… » Read more 12 October 2008
How do I know if a Sports Massage is safe?
Before the treatment the massage therapist will take some brief medical details from you and check that you have no contraindications (i.e. conditions where treatment must not be applied). » Read more 12 October 2008
What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is a natural therapy that employs both relaxing and deep techniques to massage and manipulate the body’s soft tissue. » Read more 12 October 2008
If I don’t play sports can I still benefit from a Sports Massage?
Yes, the massage is a natural therapy involving a range of techniques in order to relieve tensions, increase blood and lymph circulation, break down scar tissue, rebalance strong and weak muscles and enhance recovery. Therefore it is… » Read more 12 October 2008
Does Sports Massage hurt?
Some forms of massage are very superficial and can be very relaxing. A sports massage is generally applied deeper to manipulate muscle tissue more effectively. This can induce a deeper relaxation although at the time some techniques… » Read more 12 October 2008
What are the benefits of Sports Massage?
Sports Massage can help with many musculoskeletal problems including assisting with the prevention of and speeding up the body’s recovery from injury, increasing performance, correcting postural imbalances, as well as generally relieving aches and pain through relaxation. » Read more 12 October 2008