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#11BRIGHTON'S NO.1 HEALTH, FITNESS, SPORT & NUTRITION MAGAZINE

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COVER - Now in its 23rd year, the Brighton Half Marathon 2013 takes place on Sunday 19th February and is set to bring with it thousands of runners and supporters that will flock across the streets of Brighton & Hove. Make sure you are one of them and enjoy what it set to be a fantastic day!

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CONTENTSFITNESS12 MAKE YOUR MOVE

We speak to Central YMCA’s Darren O’Toole to discuss why you should pursue a career in health and fitness

16 BOXERCISE BOOTCAMP SET SIGHTS ON 2013 Boxercise Bootcamp ends 2012 in fantastic fashion and prepares to take the New Year by storm

18 START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT WITH MP PT Martin Petire of MP Personal Training looks into why New Years Resolutions often fall flat

20 THE CHRIS MANNING METHOD Using sound nutrition and the very best training principles, Chris Manning helps the people of Brighton & Hove take control of there bodies and health

22 THE METABOLIC SOLUTION Formally Brighton Bootcamp, The Metabolic Solution talk more about their exciting transition

24 MAX STRENGTH We learn more about Max Strength, a group Personal Training gym in Hove specialising in Fat Loss, Strength and Muscle Building and Sport Specific Training

26 FREEDOM LEISURE PRESENTS BRIGHTON'S BIGGEST LOSER After 8 challenging weeks the results are in: The first Brighton’s Biggest Loser competitors lose 23 stone!

SPORT28 ATHLETE FOCUS - TOM DAVIS

An interview with British Open Judo Champion Tom Davis, who is also an ambassador for Sport Makers

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Two years may seem like a long time. For me though it has flown by in the blink of an eye. It was actually over two years ago that whilst working for an international kitesurfing magazine as Assistant Editor here in Brighton, I came up with the idea to launch a free local health and fitness publication. After many sleepless hours planning, researching and eventually pitching the idea to local fitness establishments and personnel, it wasn't long before the first issue of Brighton Active was released in January 2011.

Fast forward to now and I'm very pleased to say that many of those same people who I remember sitting down for a coffee with and telling them my vision, have been a part of every single issue of the magazine since. Along the way there have been plenty of new faces that I have enjoyed working with as well, many of which have become true friends. It's been a fantastic journey and one where I must thank everyone I have worked with, as well as YOU - the readers of the magazine.

One of the most enjoyable parts of these last two years has been picking the brains of the people I have met in the health and fitness industry. With their help and recommendations I have discovered new fitness trends, attempted new and exciting workouts, become aware of just how far I can push myself

E D I T O R ’ S N O T EE D I T O R ’ S N O T Ephysically and mentally, and also have finally found what my body responds best to. This hasn't always been easy and like many others I struggled to fit my active lifestyle around my work, as well as keeping things consistent.

I used to be all too aware of when I considered myself to be 'on a roll' with things, and equally aware of when I was taking my foot off the gas. Somewhere along my journey though things changed and I didn't just see keeping active as something that I fitted around my life, I saw it as something that my life fitted around.

I now don't keep a track of how many times I've exercised a week, or think about what I'm going to be doing over the next few days. Now, to put things simply: “It is what it is.” Keeping active is now as familiar to me as brushing my teeth. It may have taken some time, some trials and errors, as well as plenty of patience, but eventually I've got here and am pleased to say that it was all worth it.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Find what works for you! Use this copy of Brighton Active as your gateway into a world where the end reward is ultimate happiness and satisfaction. Take a moment and book yourself on to a local bootcamp, gym trial or Personal Training session. Why not bring a friend? Maybe try out a few different times in the day? Experiment! You might not find exactly what you are looking for straight away, but remember to be patient. It might take a week, a month, or like me two years! But once you find what you are looking for you'll never look back.

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With so much of our time spent at work, it would make sense

that we should look to pursue careers that will make us happy - particularly with an ever-increasing number contemplating changing jobs. Central YMCA’s Darren O’Toole discusses why those with fitness fervour should pursue their passion.

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I’ve always enjoyed keeping fit whether it was going to the gym or playing sport, so for me it was a natural choice to pursue a career in the fitness industry. Perhaps I should sheepishly admit that my initial goal of becoming a lawyer was left in tatters when I discovered the amount of work involved, although having subsequently trained law professionals, I’m somewhat relieved - seven-day working weeks are not for me! So this leads me to my confusion when

I hear people say that they hate their jobs. Somewhat smugly I listen knowing that I actually quite enjoy mine, but the more surveys I read, it seems that I’m in the minority.

Research carried out last year by Mercer found over half of Britain’s employees are unhappy at work, with over a third of them seriously considering leaving their jobs. More so, only 61% currently said their work gives them a feeling of personal accomplishment with just

55% feeling proud to work for their organisation. These statistics are quite depressing, particularly when you consider that most people will spend at least 60% of their waking hours at work or en route to it. So why don’t we all just stop, take a breath, quit our jobs and pursue our passion? It’s that easy.

Pursuit of happinessOK, strictly speaking things like mortgages, food and general cost of living prevent this from being such a simple step. However, figures suggest that many have now reached the stage where they are ready to take the plunge and make a change. Mercer’s research shows that 36% of workers are now seriously considering leaving their jobs, including 40% of those in the age group 25-34 and 36% of those aged 35-45. So what is the next step if you are unhappy in your work? Many pursue the same role in a different company to gain a few months respite before the inevitable previous issues resurface but a number are following the ‘life’s too



short’ mantra and turning to a career that they are passionate about.

Fitness is one such passion and an industry which is benefiting from a steady rise in people choosing to change careers. Far from being an ever revolving door of young whippersnappers or ageing lycra-clad throw backs, health and fitness facilities now have a wealth of instructors with experience from across the spectrum. The keen, recent school-leavers are as prevalent as the former city workers allowing for a fantastic offering to the customer. For trainers, one of the key factors in being successful is to be able to gain and retain clients. Whilst many visit a personal trainer to achieve the standard goals of losing weight, feeling fitter and getting stronger, a surprising number just want to complete some exercise intertwined with having some company. To retain clients who have specific fitness goals is very easy - you physically challenge them through effective and structured training programmes which are the very skillset of a trainer. However, retention of clients who hire a trainer for the social or, dare I say, status of having a personal trainer is a little trickier, but this is where the industry is benefiting from trainers with such a diverse background.

A broad rangeHealth and fitness facilities are no longer solely supervised by the intimidatingly muscle-bound specimens of yesteryear. Instead,

today gyms are manned by a mix of former office workers, manual labourers and healthcare professionals with diversity in both ages and genders. This allied with the obvious abundance of sporty youngsters and experience fitness professionals add to the eclectic mix that gyms now offer.

So why is this variety good? Well it is two-fold but each is equally important. Firstly, if gyms are manned by people just like you, both in terms of physicality and interests, then it becomes less intimidating and generally a more appealing place to go. A client once said that I ‘looked normal, as if I didn’t even go to the gym’, once I got over the initial reaction of feeling terribly insulted and my subsequent determination to provide him with the toughest of sessions, I understood that he felt happy that I wasn’t a heavy-set muscle-bound trainer as this wouldn’t have appealed to him. Developing rapport with clients is imperative to a

successful trainer. Even a client who is getting results from a trainer is unlikely to continue their relationship if they don’t enjoy their company. As a trainer, I understand that clients will sometimes be better placed with other trainers. For instance, a new mum is likely to form a greater bond with a female personal trainer with young children as they’ve experienced the same things and have immediate common ground. So if fitness facilities are becoming more welcoming to everyone, then this in turn should create a fitter and healthier nation which I’m sure everyone would agree is no bad thing.

Secondly, and returning to my initial point of pursuing a career which makes you happy, the diversity in the fitness industry offers an outlet for those with a passion for fitness and a desire to change careers. There is a market for anyone regardless of their background and knowledge. Unlike attempting to get into other sectors of work,


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training can be completed whilst in employment or over a two to three month period if completed intensively. It is not the case of a return to university and significant debt. Therefore if the variety of the industry allows people to leave the job that makes them unhappy in order to pursue a career that will, then the variety is a wonderful thing.

Options for everyoneTrevor Clarke, YMCAfit Tutor sees the flexible learning options as an appeal for those considering a career in fitness, viewing: “The learning options and opportunities are vast now. For instance, at YMCAfit, we have eLearning options available for some of the theory aspects of the course for those who feel comfortable learning this way, or tutor-led teaching for those who prefer to learn in a classroom environment. The practical aspects are always face-to-face. For me this

is key. As a trainer, you can be in possession of the theoretical side with the aid of a book or a computer but teaching skills must to be honed and practiced. This is what makes our training so renowned and respected because students leave our courses having practiced their teaching skills on a variety of fellow students.”

The New Year should be the time when everyone stops planning and starts doing - the time to finally act upon that big decision. For those of you reading this who were not sure about joining your gym, hiring a trainer or even taking the ultimate

step and pursuing your passion with a career in fitness then make this your time to finally make your move.

If you would like to pursue a career in the fitness industry, get in touch with YMCAfit, the most experienced training provider in the UK. For more information or to book, call 020 7343 1850 or email [email protected].

Darren O’Toole works for Central YMCA and YMCAfit. He is a Personal Trainer and has previously worked in professional sport as a Sport Scientist.



Boxercise Bootcamp ends 2012 in fantastic fashion and prepares to take the New Year by storm

that are training for a marathon or other running event. These are all limited to small groups so that the Boxercise Bootcamp Instructors can really help their clients develop to the best of their abilities over the weeks of training.

Boxercise Bootcamp will also be launching more daytime classes to cater for everyone's busy schedules, as well as hosting classes in bigger venues so that they can really make use of the larger spaces now available to them.

There will also be the chance to jet off to Marbella for some Bootcamp fun in the sun. This will be the ultimate fitness retreat and will include plenty of activities to get your heart rate up. Healthy

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Mediterranean food will be included as well as the opportunity to get a tan while you work out. All at a great low price and launching in April 2013, we couldn't think of anything better to set your sights on!

With so much planned for 2013 it really is an exciting time for Boxercise Bootcamp as they continue to grow whilst making sure they focus on what they do best - Getting people fitter and healthier! It's the perfect time for you to experience what hundreds of people are enjoying every week - A

Boxercise class that works!

To learn more about Boxercise Bootcamp classes taking place near you, their new Fitness Workshops and their up and coming Marbella Bootcamps visit www.boxercisebootcamp.co.uk or call 01273 782524

To say 2012 was a successful year for Guy Sica and his Boxercise Bootcamp team is an understatement. However, having attended many Boxercise Bootcamp classes myself it's easy for me to see why people keep spreading the good word and continue to return for more.

Over the course of 2012 Boxercise Bootcamp provided high tempo, motivationally fun workouts for all fitness abilities across Brighton and Hove. For 2013 though, Boxercise is but one small part of an expanding vision that aims to cater for even more people looking to start their year off in style and get fit and healthy.

Now, Boxercise Bootcamp plan to give their clients exactly what they have been asking for including regular Fitness Workshops that focus on specific goals and techniques, such as their Strength & Conditioning Workshop, their Fat Loss Workshop and their newly launched Running Free workshop; targeted endurance and stamina training for those of you 16 ISSUE #11 JAN / FEB 2013

WORDS - Ash Phelps, Brighton Active Editor



According to several studies no more than 22% of those that set New Year resolutions actually succeed... Yes, that is a whopping 78% of people that fail.

Many of us make resolutions about getting fit, losing weight and becoming healthier. Vowing to improve your lifestyle is admirable, but lofty goals such as these are often easier said than done as most of us are left with absolutely no idea how we’ll manage to do it. Then by February we are back to our old habits, wallowing in self-pity and presumed failure and telling ourselves that once again it’s just not our year.

Making resolutions on a grand scale often leads to an all or nothing mentality that can be totally counterproductive. For many people, setting smaller, more obtainable goals is far more effective, as long

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I for one love the New Year as it means new people just like you begin their health and fitness journeys. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people get started on their paths to their chosen goals. From sitting down and discussing the right training options for them and their lifestyle, through to helping them break down the vast barriers such as nutrition (there are so many, it can be confusing). To find out just how easy it has been for my clients to get to

Don’t consider any changes you’re planning for 2013 as New Year resolutions! You will be condemning them to the failure bin

their chosen goals and how easy it can be for us to help you reach yours, get in touch now! For me there is nothing better than getting you to your goals and it all starts with just a single email or phone call to me.

Start your year with bite sized goals and remember that when you enjoy what you’re doing you’ll do it more often, allowing you to reach your goals quicker.

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To start 2013 right call MP PT on 07717 455 144, email [email protected] or visit www.martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk

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Are you fed up with wasted workouts, spending hours in the gym and not achieving the results that you deserve?

Well we have the answer; The Metabolic Solution! From 2013 this will be the new name for Brighton Bootcamp. After careful reflection, we have decided to re-brand so as to more accurately reflect our business. Our training style is geared towards short high intensity workouts that deliver maximum results in a short space of time. The latest exercise research says that the intensity of a workout is

definitely more important than the duration, which is great news for those of you starved for time.

We use a training and nutrition method that will boost your metabolism fast! Combining resistance, body weight and high

intensity cardio exercises, we have designed a style of training that is geared towards flattening your abs, blasting fat, all while toning and tightening the entire body in as little as 30-45 minutes, 3x per week.

Unlike standard, boring "give me 3 sets of 10" workouts employed by average trainers, we join together old school toughness with the latest understanding in exercise science to


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There is one thing that you've got to know; this is no ordinary training program, this is Metabolic Training. You will be breathless, sweaty and you will at times feel sore, but that

is what it takes! If it challenges you, it WILL change you!

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!You know you want to look in the mirror and be proud. You know it is time do something about your body and your health. Now is the time to take that step, the step to the person you always wanted to be. And it will *NEVER* be any easier than this.

Our style of training strips off layers of ugly body fat fast, allowing the real you to be revealed. Procrastination hasn't worked, now it is time to do what DOES work and I want to show it to you, I want to give you your body back! It is time for you to emerge and reclaim your energy, your vitality, your body and your health.

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Max Strength is a group personal training gym specialising in Fat Loss, Strength and Muscle Building and Sport Specific Training

Every session at Max Strength is run by an experienced coach who knows every member's personal training goals and targets and ensures every session you put in brings you closer to achieving yours. We're finding that group sessions inspire our members to train harder which helps them to see results more quickly. And all our members agree - group training is more fun!

All our training programmes are based around weight training and conditioning. Weight training is a must if you want to lose body fat and build more muscle or strength. If you are an athlete it will greatly improve your speed and all-round performance. To support your training we also offer personalised nutrition and supplementation advice. We are the only gym in Brighton & Hove that offers a cutting-edge BioSignature Modulation programme - a programme that will improve body

composition and overall wellbeing.

We have been open for 14 months now and 2012 has been a great year for us and our members. For us and for them, Max Strength has never been "just another gym”. Our personal service means we have helped many members make permanent changes to how they look, feel and perform.

We support members competing in various events - from strongman and powerlifting, to bodybuilding and mixed martial arts. We believe

that training for an event can make training more rewarding and give better results.

Next year we are planning to organise our own series of strength events. There will be a mixture of powerlifting, strongman and athletic events - something for everybody! Details will be coming soon so make sure you like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter so you don't miss a thing.

We hope you'll come and join us. See you in the gym!



After 8 challenging weeks the results are in: The first Brighton’s Biggest Loser competitors lose 23 stone!

FREEDOM LEISURE PRESENTS BRIGHTON'SBIGGEST LOSER

Freedom Leisure’s Biggest loser’s overall winner is Christina Mcguinness with a total loss of almost 3 stone,18.1% of her original body weight, closely followed by Marc Stenning who also lost just under 3 stone, and a massive 16.81% of his body weight. The lucky winners both won Freedom Leisure Memberships and Personal training sessions to help them keep up the good work.

Other winners included Jincy Vincent and Amy Morgan, who both won nutritional supplements from Performance Foods.

Overall the event was a massive success with everyone who entered losing weight, a combined group total of 23 stone! The event took place at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, and was based on the hit TV series 'The Biggest Loser' with weekly weigh-ins, training sessions and unlimited support. The groups where mentored by three of Freedom Leisure’s Personal Trainers: Joe Priddle, Kieran Lusk and Lauren Acton.

Each team had been set targets by their individual mentors from nutrition to personal training, shopping lists and recipes. Every angle was covered.

Training sessions were done both indoors and outdoors, with The PT’s not wanting to give too much away to the other teams in fear of giving away their teams secrets. Most training sessions varied from session to session with the aim of the course to encourage everyone

in a group session or one-to-one basis. Contestants varied from people wanting to lose a few pounds to people who wanted to lose a few stone, and they did!

A BIG congratulations to everyone involved in 2012's Biggest Loser! We are very proud of you and are looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

If you would like to be a part of our next Brighton’s Biggest Loser competition, we will be starting this on 5th February 2013. This time we are including an extra week, special guests, as well as group discounts. All bookings will be on a first come first serve basis with limited spaces available. To avoid disappointment book your space now by calling 01273 694 281. To learn more about all local Freedom Leisure centres visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk



After 8 challenging weeks the results are in: The first Brighton’s Biggest Loser competitors lose 23 stone!


TOM DAVIS

What do you love about judo?I love the fact it’s one-on-one and a personal challenge.

What has been the highlight of your judo career so far?Winning the gold medal at the 2012 London British Open was definitely a high point, plus winning bronze medals at three World Cups in Buenos Aires, Lisbon and Madrid.

What’s the biggest setback you’ve faced to date? Knee, shoulder and ankle injuries meant I missed out on the past two Olympic Games and lost my UK lottery funding in 2008: that made it extremely difficult for me to train at the same level. Many great sportsmen and women succeed after injury breaks and I’m inspired I can do this too.

Tom Davis is the 2012 British Open Judo Champion and an ambassador for Sport Makers, a lottery funded programme that

gives you the skills and knowledge to get more people playing sport

What one piece of advice would you give to your younger self?Take every opportunity that is thrown your way as you never know where it might lead you.

What’s the best thing about the Sport Makers Programme? The Sport Makers programme promotes physical activity to a wide audience and in particular to people over the age of 16 who often don’t know what’s out there for them. The flexibility of the programme is also great as volunteers can decide what activity they want to run and how often they want to run it.

Why should people get involved and what difference can it make?Sport can have a massive impact on your life in terms of socialising, building confidence and learning team skills plus the health benefits are indisputable. While London 2012 is fresh in our memories, now is a great time to become a Sport Maker to inspire other people to get back into sport - whether it’s a running club or simply taking a few mates for a kick about.

What have you learned from being involved in Sport Makers? There are thousands of people out there who use their passion for sport to inspire others. The variety of activities that volunteers get up to astounds me too!

When are you hosting a Sport Makers workshop and how do I sign up?I’ll be hosting a workshop at Freedom Leisure’s King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove on Saturday 2 February, 2013, from 10am - 1pm. Sign up for FREE at www.sportmakers.co.uk



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ACTIVE DIRECTORYKing Alfred Leisure CentreKingsway, Hove, BN3 2WW01273 290 290kingalfredenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.ukwww.freedom-leisure.co.uk

Prince Regent Swimming ComplexChurch Street, Brighton, BN1 1YA01273 685 [email protected]

Withdean Sports ComplexTongdean Lane, Brighton, BN1 5JD01273 542 [email protected]

St Luke's Swimming PoolSt Luke's Terrace, Brighton, BN2 9ZE01273 602 [email protected]

Stanley Deason Leisure CentreWilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PB01273 694 [email protected]

Moulsecoomb Community Leisure CentreMoulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PB01273 622 [email protected]

Alive Fitness and Natural Health25-27 Castle Street, Brighton, BN1 2HD01273 739 606www.alivehealth.co.uk

✶ Max StrengthEnjoy a FREE trail at Max strength at a time of your convenienceServices: Fat loss and muscle tone, muscle building, strength training, sports specific training, body transformations programmes and outdoor boot campsUnit 10, rear of 64-78 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1RF07885 916 810 / 07527 534 [email protected]

✶ Reebok CrossFit ConnectEnjoy a FREE crossfit taster class every Sunday 10am - 11am, or call for another time of your convenienceUnit 9, Hove Enterprise Centre, Basin Road North, Hove, BN41 1UY07791 474 780 (David Draper)07850 139 401 (Holly Skinner)[email protected]

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Lamberts Fitness Club07795 261 [email protected]

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✶ Metabolic SolutionEnjoy 50% off all packages in January26-28 Franklin Road, Portslade, BN41 1AF01273 903 295BA@metabolicpersonaltraining.co.ukwww.metabolicpersonaltraining.co.uk

Robbi Isenberg's Twisted Fitness Bootcamp07877 242 [email protected]

SPORTS

Brighton Half Marathon0845 303 [email protected]

Learn 2 Kitesurf07799 897 [email protected]

No Strings Badminton Badminton pay & play sessions each week from just £3 guaranteeing you a partner to play with every time! Taking place at local King Alfred or Moulsecoomb Community leisure centres www.nostringsbadminton.co.uk

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Fitness Shop123 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WB01273 567 884

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Brighton Sports Nutrition01273 258 484info@brightonsportsnutrition.co.ukwww.brightonsportsnutrition.co.uk

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Performance FoodsEnjoy up to 40% off of everything in store today and get your hands on a Performance Foods t-shirt for just £10177 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2AB01273 733 453sales@performancefoodsbrighton.co.ukwww.performancefoodsbrighton.co.uk

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iTP Training07917 444 515

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✶ MP Personal TrainingEnjoy £5 off your next personal training session with MP PT07717 455 144martin@martinpetriepersonaltrain-ing.co.ukwww.martinpetriepersonaltraining.co.uk

✶ Robbi Isenberg (Twisted Fitness) Enjoy 10 Personal Training sessions worth £400 with Robbi Isenberg for just £9907877 242 [email protected]

✶ SOMfit Personal Training & Fitness ClassesEnjoy 2 x classes per week for 4 weeks for just £35Wed 7:30pm - 8:15pm, Hove LawnsTues & Fri 7:15am - 8:00am, Preston ParkSat 11:00am - 12:00pm, Hove Lawns07792 065 423www.somfit.co.uk

MARTIAL ARTS

Brighton Aikikai01273 273 258 / 07736 301 785info@brightonaikikai.org.ukwww.brightonaikikai.org.ukFacebook.com/BrightonAikikai

YOGA

Holly Cooper Yoga (Studio iO)3 Queens Place, Brighton, BN1 4JY07761 537 277www.studio-io.co.uk

SPORTS THERAPY

Jason Knight07733 248 [email protected]

Sports Massage BrightonPatrick Harding (Bsc)07843 762 123patrick@sportsmassagebrighton.co.ukwww.sportsmassagebrighton.co.uk

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

✶ Alexander Technique BrightonSave £14 on an Introductory Session (regular price £34)8 person Workshops taking place at the Brighton Natural Health Centre for 6 Thursdays 1-2pm from January 10th, as well as a 4 hour workshop on Saturday 16th February 1.30 to 5.30pm01273 687 739mark@alexandertechniquebrigh-ton.comwww.alexandertechniquebrighton.com / www.alexandertechnique-brighton.com/sports.html

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DreamSpin Hoop Dance07842 044 248www.dreamspin.co.ukFacebook.com/DreamSpin

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