Yes, chocolate is actually GOOD FOR YOU!! Snack wisely to keep your energy up, maximise your hydration levels and top up your vitamins and minerals. Thanks Hannah for these pick me up food choices! Bon app.
Yoga - why make the effort on a Sunday morning? | Yoga - Pourquoi faisons l'effort Dimanche matin?12/3/2012
Check it out here, and look forward to seeing you soon at one of Chamonix Gym's fitness classes: circuits, yoga, zumba, body balance, pilates, core strength, boxercise, stretching, aerobics and more ... Now that the sun's out and Chamonix feels like spring, it's time to reach for your running shoes. Or not. Barefoot running isn't new news, but this recent report from Japan is definitely worth a watch. And if you're keen to try it, or would like a video analysis of your running, get in touch! A running gait analysis will help you (a) improve your running style and efficiency and (b) help prevent injuries. For new barefoot runners, we'll introduce you to the techniques and provide a safe environment to give it a go. Seeing yourself on screen with a video analysis of your running is a great way to see how you can improve and help you self-correct. Drop us a line for more information: info@bepurefit.com For the rest of February, we're running a promotion on all our fitness classes. Bring a paying friend, and your class is FREE. Want to know more about working your core? What does it actually mean? Check out this interview with Dr Stuart McGill for a few tips on what to do ... and more importantly, what NOT to do: It's February. It's freaking freezing in Chamonix . And it's about to get busy as hell!
What's going on and what's coming up at Chamonix Gym this January?  JANUARY DETOX! Last 2 spaces ... 3 Days: Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th January It's time. Christmas is over and the New year Chamonix carnage has died down. Let's get back to feeling healthy again after a month of over eating and too much drinking. Our 3 day detox really works!! If you're not sure, we can put you in touch with people who've done it and love it. The programme includes a daily supply of freshly prepared fruit and vegetable smoothies, plus purifying and alkalising supplements. The ingredients are totally balanced and nutritious - and the programme is designed to cleanse and help you lose weight, without leaving you starving and lacking energy. It also includes a free 'treat' of your choice to help you feel amazing: choose from a massage, a spray tan, a manicure or pedicure, or 2 fitness classes of your choice. Drop us a line for more information. There are 2 spaces left. €150.  CLASSES!
Class cancellations - advanced warning: We have a sports massage course running at the gym so have cancelled daytime classes on 31st Jan, 1st Feb & 2nd Feb - really sorry! The evening classes on each day will take place as normal. Tues 31st Jan - Morning Yoga, Core 2, Super Stretch - cancelled Weds 1st Feb - Morning Yoga, Flow Yoga, Mums yoga - cancelled Thurs 2nd Feb - Core 1, Circuits - cancelled, Power Yoga - cancelled OTHER NEWS: Andra has been injured but is still running aerobics (with a body double), and Iona is covering most of her Zumba classes. Should all be back to normal in 2 weeks. Get well soon!! Dougie is taking over Aurelie's circuits classes on Tuesday evenings at 1930, in addition to boxercise. Book both for a full on workout!! New Yoga teacher, Allison, is now taking Sunday morning's yoga classes Ashley is due back from America in a couple of weeks and can't wait to get back to teaching ... we'll confirm what classes asap. Want to know more about Chamonix Gym, Be Pure Fit and Chamonix Massage? Get in Touch! Calling ALL massage therapists. Remedial (sports) massage 'guru', Mel Cash, is coming to Chamonix for a 3 day workshop, run by Chamofix Massage and held at Chamonix Gym (www.chamonixgym.com) from 31st Jan to 2nd Feb. There are a few spaces left. Don't miss out!!!!!  Sports Massage Training - 3 Day Workshop in Chamonix
Available for qualified Massage Therapists (minimum BTEC/ITEC A&P and Holistic Massage Level 3 or equivalent), the three-day sports massage course is limited to 12 spaces, so book early to avoid disappointment! Day 1 and day 2 will focus on specific techniques while Day 3 will encompass an essential recap, putting the training into practice for real-life winter sports case study scenarios. This is where any of your own clinical experiences or queries can be addressed. Mel will discuss the latest understanding of soft tissue and musculoskeletal anatomy. Throughout Mel Cash’ massage training there will be ongoing focus on good working posture and efficient use of body-weight and our hand/arm/elbow tools! As ever, the massage techniques will include a variety of side-lying and other treatment positions. Massage Workshop Dates for Mel Cash in Chamonix 2011 Tuesday 31 January 2012: Postural Assessments and Myofascial Release Myofascial Release is an effective & relatively gentle massage technique to rebalance connective tissue restrictions, therefore restoring motion and eliminating pain from myofascial tension. Postural & palpatory assessment is essential for deciding on direction, location and intensity of tissue pressure. Wednesday 1 February 2012:Muscle Energy Techniques (RI and PIR) and STR Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) is a massage technique used when antagonist muscles are engaged instead of the agonist muscle/muscle group in need of stretching. This is useful when the agonist muscles have experienced trauma or are otherwise painful when contracting.Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR) is useful for areas of chronic soft tissue tension and can be used to safely and effectively restore normal tissue length. Soft Tissue Release (STR) is a versatile and efficient massage technique to release tension in non-acute conditions. STR can be applied through clothes or directly onto skin in a wide variety of clinical and out-door situation. Thursday 2 February 2012: Sports Massage Open Workshop Recap and further practice of the techniques learned over the last two days, working with sports-specific massage case study scenarios - especially winter sports! 290 euros or £270 (pounds sterling) for 3 day course 120 euros or £110 (pounds sterling) per day For more info and to book your place, contact: info@chamonixgym.com or revive@chamofix.com |  What's News?
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