energisedperformance blog

So many Energised Athletes out and about racing this weekend - we would just like to wish everyone there very best race yet in the season and look forward to hearing all the stories, results and fun that was had..

All our Energised athletes use our services to help enhance their performance and enjoyment - giving them the best outcome possible … this includes sports massage, core strength and biomechanics, mental strength and hypnotherapy and coaching.  If you would like to enhance your performance for next season just be in touch, or look out for our forthcoming workshops over the winter.

Where to start with the Energised Luck …. !

GOOD LUCK to Energised Stewart, Tash, Robyn & Danielle racing at the World Duathlon Champs this weekend in Edinburgh I know you are going to be brilliant!http://www.edinburghduathlon2010.com/

GOOD LUCK to Energised Jeremy, Bob, Sandra, Sophie, Rich, Cath, Neil, Ian, Mark, Liz, Sharon, plus Coach Kim and BAD Tri Co doing the Cotswold Sprint Triathlon - brilliant big group of happy racers! Good times http://www.triferris.com/cotswold/index.html

GOOD LUCK to Energised Katy, Fran, Ian and their teams doing the Big Challenge of Race the Sun in Bonnie Scotland You have done all the training and will be awesome enjoy it! http://www.actionforcharity.co.uk/eventdetailsnew.asp/urlsearch/Race-the-Sun

GOOD LUCK to Energised Liz, Alex, Ian, Katie, Keith and Co, running the Bristol Half Marathon this weekend - I know you are all super fit for this one! Go go go http://www.bristolhalfmarathon.com/

GOOD LUCK to Energised Sam, Chrissie and Co at the Vitruvian Big Triathlon this weekend - going to be awesome races I know Enjoy!! http://www.pacesetterevents.com/vitruvian-triathlon.php

Enjoy it, race well, focus, get in the zone and be the best that you can be on the day

Happy, happy weekends to you all!

Photo Ivan Newman - Worlds - Visit his Blog:http://ivannewman.blogspot.com/ 

Wow - what a week in the Team Energised world and a wonderful one too!!

Lots of wedding,  confidence buliding pre and post natal fitness coming …

Three Energised couples have got married, three have announced they are having their first baby and two couples have got engaged - any more, for any more!!

So the weddings first… A BIG Happy Energised Congratulations to 

Mark & Fiona - with their back to the 70’s wedding (!) - I know this will have been a brilliant celebration…. Ros & Dave for their special day… Ros was given Head Coach Kim as a Christmas present for her pre wedding fitness and her results were amazing - well done Ros!  And then this weekend, Lilly and Martin getting married in France!

May everyone from Team Energised wish you all the wonderful happiness for your future lives together and we look forward to welcoming you back to Bootcamp after your honeymoon’s!!

Following the weddings we would like to wish a huge congratulations to our Energised couples expecting their first babies at the end of the year, including Sarah, Gemma & Hazel Head Coach Kim has been training them through their pregancy and know they are all entering Trimester three and doing really well - mini Team Energised clothing on its way!!  Plus post natal from Spring 2011 I think will be request!

And finally we would like to congratulate out wonderful client Kalpna on her engagement to Mark - they have been part of the Energised family for a long time and we know what a brilliant couple they make, and wish them every happiness in their future wedding and life together. Sarah & Nathan, new to Team Energised but regulars to Spinning have just announced their engagement also, and we really look forward to working with them even more in the future.

Phew!  Any more announcements we have missed do let us know…….!! See what happens when you join Team Energised

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and if you would like any pre wedding fitness tips, pre and post natal tips or confidence tips just be in touch!

I teach a lot of Spinning and coach running, triathlon and bootcamps and often clients suffer from Cramps which are unexplained. So, I thought I would write a brief Blog to help you understand and manage cramps if you suffer from them, to help you enjoy your racing and reduce the risk of injury.

 Annoyingly there is no definitive cause of cramp although some people would argue it is genetic, there are several other reasons present in the Muscle and Nerve Jounral including:

 * Jumping into your main session without a long enough Warm Up:

 How long each person needs to warm up varies and as we become older we often require a little longer.  Therefore it is vital that we spend enough time doing a dynamic warm up to increase the blood flow, with short bursts at a quicker pace to get the muscles used to the aim of the session.  The membranes of the muscle cells rupture under stress and these stimulate the grouth of new, stronger muscle fubres.  However, too much stress too soon lead to the vital electrolytes leaving from the muscle area and causing the possibilty cramps.

 ** Over training, fatigue & lack of steady progression

 It is really important that you increase your training by only 10% per week max, with every fourth week having a easy, plateau week.  One theory suggests that very long runs overload and fatigue the nervous system so the muscles are overstimulated, causing cramps.  Sports massage is proven to help relax and recover over used muscles and prevent injury and cramps.

** Eating too much refined sugars, and processed foods: 

 When you eat sugars and refined foods you put your body in a state of high fuelled activity and unstabilises the blood sugar levels which will affect the optimal functioning of the muscle contraction, and waste filtering which can lead to cramps.  Although sugars can be beneficial before a speed session, and long run - generally they should be avoided and you should rely on wholegrain complex carbohydrates to stabilise blood sugars and allow the body to process the fuel more efficiently.

 ** The temperature you train in & clothing you wear

 Muscles seem to be more inclined to cramp in very hot or cold weather - or when there is a sudden change in the temperature you are training in.  In cold weather compression kit - such as Skins - can be really effective in keeping the blood flow moving and muscles warm ( we have 10% off vouchers for Moti in Bristol!).  Good warm up and effective hydration contributes to managing this effectively.

** Dehydration and salt imbalances

 It is a delicate balance as too much water dilutes levels of electrolytes your muscles need to process signals from the nerves, resulting in cramp and too little will cause cramp also!  Plain water is fine when you are doing an easy run for less than 45mins, otherwise a isotonic drink will help to keep the electrolytes balanced in the system - TORQ products are great as they have no added sugars or additives (Visit the Energised shop to order your discounted stock!)

Happy training - any further questions do just ask.

See you at the Afghan Charity Big Circuits on the 3rd July if not before

We at Energised are delighted to have supported the Race for Life, as well as those who wish to take part, for many years…and this year is no different!  Team Energised will be at the 5k race on Saturday 12th June in Bristol, as well as the 10k race on Saturday 3rd July in Cheltenham, so why not join us, challenge yourself and raise some valuable money for a very worthy cause at the same time?!

And it’s not too late if you haven’t entered the race yet, as places are still available for these and many other places across the UK at www.raceforlife.org. And if you would like a pink Team Energised t-shirt to run in, or simply to have as a momento of your achievement, then let us know!

If you would like some support in preparing for race day, why not join our popular Race for Life Training, which takes place every Tuesday until 8th June, on the Downs at 5.40pm for 45 minutes.  Suitable of all, this will help give you the confidence to complete the race, whether by walking, jogging, running or a little of each!   And of course we will also be there to support you on race day!

To find out more about the race, our training or to order a pink Energised t-shirt, please call Kim on 07720 845 849 - thank you!

Kim and the Team are heading for the hills again this May - to the Tuscan hills for the fifth consecutive Italian Fitness Camp!

Once again the team are returning to the beautiful Il Borghino (www.borghino.com) for a week for fitness, toning, challenges, NLP, 1:1 treatments, trips to Florence and Lucca, good food, great company, fun, relaxation and laughter!  We will be running, walking, working on core, strength and posture, whilst taking advantage of the surrounding hills and the wonderful location we are in -  Il Borghino is the ideal location for this amazing week as it is set in the beautiful hills, has a swimming pool, studio and Turkish bath, as well as wonderful accommodation and amazing views….making it easy for everyone to come home at the end of the week feeling energised and inspired!

The team will be in Italy from 1-10 May, with no e-mail access and limited mobile reception.  For urgent enquiries during this time, please call or text Kim on 07720 845 849 and she will respond as quickly as possible.  Alternatively you can e-mail her, and she will respond on 10th May.  Thank you!

** Next order being placed week of July 5th 2010- let us know what you want and recieve your TORQ products at discounted prices for enhance your performance and recovery today - we have some stock available now so please be in touch for your discounted requirements… !**

Since 2005 when Head Coach Kim Ingleby competed in the World Triathlon Championships in Hawaii, she has used TORQ Energy Bars & Drinks.  She is often asked about which products she would recommend for performance, energy and recovery - the answer is always TORQ.  Simply as the products work, and free from any nasty additives which many other similar brands have.  The products are easy to digest, definately enhance your performance and improve your recovery time. 

Members of Team Energised using TORQ include professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing, individuals from the GB Synchro Swim Team, Triathletes, Runners and many more….!

Energised Performance stock the following:

Energy Bars: tasty carbohydrate bar - easy to eat and delicious. Avaliable in Tangy Apricot, Sundried Banana, Raspberry & Apple and Pineapple & Ginger, Organic Mango..

Available to purchase as indiviual bars (£1.25 each)  or boxes of 24 bars. (£28)

Energy Gels (£1.25 each or £25 for a box of 20) - strawberry yoghurt, blackcherry yoghurt and orange & banana flavours.

Amazingly effective energy gel formulated with research-proven 2:1 Maltodextrin:Fructose blend for 40% greater carbohydrate delivery…

Energy Gels with Guarana (£2.30 each or £30 for a box of 20)

For the extra kick, as above with Guarana - this will give you the edge! Forest fruit flavour or Banofee Pie - new for 2010!

Energy Electrolyte Drink Powder Mix - 500g (£9) - available in Natural Orange, Lemon, Pink Grapefruit or Lemon & Lime flavours.

A unique blend of carbohydrate and electrolytes to the working muscles through a drink that is lightly flavoured, refreshing and most importantly natural!

Recovery Drink (Powder Mix) - 500g (£15)

 TORQ recovery is a highly advanced post-exercise nutritional formulation designed to repair, recharge and refuel fatigued muscle tissue after heavy exercise. Includes HMB, Ribose & L-Glutamine for even better repair!

Glutamine - 200g - £18

Ribose - 200g - £30

Postage £5-8 depending on amount etc.

We guarantee these products will enhance your performance, improve your recovery time and help you feel truly energised!

To make an enquiry, place an order and check stock availability please e mail info@energisedperformance.com putting TORQ Enquiry as the subject.

You can almost sense Spring is around the corner, so its time to start entering some races, get yourself motivated, be challenged and have some fun this year! A brilliant Series to do just that is the Moti 2XU South West Series - which includes a choice of 13 races, of which you need to complete at least 4, one of which needs to be Open Water.

We reckon that there is enough choice to be going on with there, if you are a beginner or seasoned triathlete.  To enter the league you need to fill in an entry form, which you can find on www.trienglandsw.org with a list of the races - you then need to enter each race individually - make sure you do early as they fill up quickly!

And if you want to try the National Ranking Series & Championships or Age Group World Championships qualifiers, or/and British Triathlon membership please visit the link: www.britishtriathlon.org

To get Energised Performance to help put a training programme together for your first triathlon, or to enhance your performance, and for some NLP Sports performance coaching please contact us or call Kim (winner of SW League Age Group section 2009)  on 07720 845849 to discuss your needs.  We can do this face to face, or on line coaching.  Happy training!!

For the Best Triathlon Club in Bristol visit www.badtri.org and for awesome elite coaching contact Andy Bullock www.escoach.co.uk  Just say Energised sent you along and they will look after you well

Would you like some stylish, breathable, quality training kit at affordable prices?! YES!

Then place your order today for some fantastic Team Energised clothing!  Look good - feel great - train hard! Order will be placed 26th March for collection mid April.

Half Zip Cotton Fitted Hooded Top - Ladies

Sizes: Ladies S, M, L, XL

Price: Team EP £23  General £26

Colour: Black, Turqouise, Cerise

Cotton Thick Hooded Top - Unisex

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Price: Team EP £27 General £30

Colour: Black, light blue (Other Colours available include Light Grey, Irish Green, Baby Pink, Steel Blue)

Short Sleeved Breathable T-shirt - Ladies & Mens

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Price: Team EP £16 General £18

Colour: White, Black or Pink

Club Running Vest -unisex

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Price: Team EP £14 General £16

Colour: White with black darts, black with white darts

Racer Back Breathable Cotton Fitted Vest - Ladies

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Price: Team EP £14 General £16

Colour: White, Black

All garments will have the standard Team Energised logo, writing and website on the back. So order yours today - call Kim on 07720 845 849 and let us know what you’d like!

So, at Energised HQ we are definately here to support you to achieve your challenges.  Over the years we have supported many Energised clients to climb Kilimanjaro, Survival of the Fittest trek through the Borneo Jungle, climb up Machu Picchu in Peru, trek through live Volcanoes, race to the North Pole in the Artic, trek accross the Andes and so much more…. so firstly we would like to ask you - what is your challenge for the next year?  How can you help to make a difference to other people’s lives…. let us know by commenting and we will give you some free advice …

Later this year, in the UK several teams will be heading to Race the Sun on 4th September, and EP client Fran Burgess is looking for people who are keen and committed to join one of the teams.  To find out more visit: http://www.actionforcharity.co.uk/eventdetailsnew.asp/urlsearch/Race-the-Sun and if it looks like your thing, and you are up for the challenge post your comments with your details or contact us and we will link you up! Go for it….

And looking ahead to 2011 (yes but some things take planning!!) this is what clients are thinking of getting up to - perhaps you could join them…..

*  Great Wall of China Marathon http://www.great-wall-marathon.com/Default.aspx 

*  Cycle Yak Attack Nepal http://yak-attack.co.uk/content/blogcategory/22/31/

*  Marathon de Sables :http://www.saharamarathon.co.uk/register.html

Or perhaps you have found a different challenge you can share with us, or you are a charity with a challenge you would like us to support?

Remember you can sign up to for our Big Beasting this Sat in aid of Red Cross for Haiti, or in March for Sports Relief, plus Race for life in the Summer - make a difference, get fit and and have fun!

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” - Elbert Hubbard, 1856-1915

If you really wanted to achieve your dreams, and live the life that you really want - what would you do?  Get a pen and paper, a mug of hot chocolate (or a glass of wine if it helps!) and contemplate these questions,:

1. Start being You, and living in the moment - who are you when you are being you, and who are you, when you are not being you? It is only when you realise who you want to be, and start to live like that, you can move forwards, right now..!

2. Decide how much your dreams/vision/goals really matter - when you start thinking about them happening how does it make you feel? It is normal to feel a little fearful, yet you should also be excited, happy and alive by making these your reality - if you are not then it is worth questioning why…..are they someone else’s dreams or perhaps they used to be your dream’s but no longer are.  Be really clear on what you want your dreams to be - what it will look, sound and feel like when you have achieved them.

3. Face your Fears and get on with it.… so have a look at the fears - is it a rational fear that if you take a deep breath and just begin to move forwards, doors will open and your potential will have a chance to grow - or is it a fear that is born from a learning that internally you know this is not the right move to make - when you have the courage to face the fear you will realise which this is, allowing yourself to move forwards and begin to achieve your goals right now!

4. Make a step by step progressive plan that makes sense, make yourself accountable and make it excite you!  Create a step by step plan over the next weeks, months and years- commit to it - tell someone so you make yourself accountable and start to make it happen…

* Then share your goals and dreams with us and we will help you make it happen! 

If you would like 1;1 coaching to help you move forwards in 2010 please contact us on 07720 845849. And sign up to the Make your Goal’s Happen in 2010 Workshop on Sun 7th Feb - ONLY a few places left - Mention this Blog and get £7 off the price - bargain! Book http://www.energisedperformance.com/event-detail.php?id=63: