Gail Abbey Fitness

Week 5 Beginners Running

Gail — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:35:55 +0000

Off we go again Week 5 of our beginners running course. All doing well, had a week off due to the snow when it seemed that most exercise last Sunday was from building snowmen or snowball fights! All good stuff.
So this week we ran 4.2 mile and added a few hills in that too. All coped really well and now we are all putting in our applications for the local Fradley Fun run on March 11th. So if you are out watching give my SoSpa Fitness and Fun holiday team a cheer of encouragement as they have really taken the bit and ran.
Kate has very kindly done a vlog interview for you to check out on her Personal Training and Running course success and the effects it has had on her bod.

Hi Welcome to Gail Abbey Fitness

Gail — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:54:58 +0000

WOWEE ! You Have Smashed Those Fitness Targets

Gail — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:47:27 +0000

As we enter the last week of January I can honestly say that it has been the best start ever for Gail Abbey Fitness. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my clients and from individual fat loss results of 10 lb’s in the first month to beginner runners who are participating on my running course already achieving running their first 3 miles in 3 weeks.

I have many other clients cracking ahead with training for the London,Edinburgh, Paris marathon and Stafford half marathons backing the training up with strength and flexibility programs to maximise health.. The fun is just going to continue through the spring.

Yoga Intro and Level 1 started last week. Lynny, Clare and I have finally got together to record some resource dvd’s to accompany the Intro course. Take a look below to view some of the seated forward,twists and restorative postures we have been covering during the course.

The Beginners Running Course launch has been AMAZING so many of you guys asking when I am going to run another. I have decided to kick off another shorter 8 week beginner course very soon. So mail me for details.

Don’t forget my April Detox Break in Rhodes (Check out under the SoSpa heading) if you are still trying to crack those bad habits it maybe just the thing you need.

Week 1 January 2012

Gail — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:07:37 +0000

WOW, Mad January just got madder!

What a great start to the year though, everyone motivated to push on with goals. Fat loss going well with clean eating 6lb, 5lb, 4lb big losses in week 1 and many with smaller targets dropping 1 and 2 lbs all looking good.

The running course has today completed week 2 and it was great to hear the newbies saying how already by following the running plans they were feeling benefits and running was becoming easier making them want to even run for longer!

Tomorrow sees the start of the new Intro and level 1 Yoga courses, which is why I am on here late Sunday pm preparing for another fun fitness week and trying to edit the Yoga dvd to go with the course. Me who used to be a techno phobe if I can do it anyone can!

Once they are up and running I am pushing forward on my on line fat loss and training courses . which I hope to be ready to go February.

Also sourcing a venue for a spring time fitness weekend retreat in the UK. It’s all so exciting!

Have a fab fun week and why not break the mould this week and have a go at something new.

See you soon

Gail x

Never forget how to do Hands Only CPR – excellent infommercial

Gail — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:49:56 +0000

No Sleep.com ! Insomnia help- What foods to eat

Gail — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

I feel compelled to write this blog as this first week into the new year the amount of can’t sleep.com posts on twitter and facebook are astonishing!So lets take a look how we can get ourselves a good nights sleep.

Reasons that may be upsetting your sleep pattern are:

*Irregular sleep patterns over the holiday. Going to bed later,waking later.

*Drinking more alcohol over the festive period.- Alcohol disrupts the body’s natural rhythms so even though you may have started your detox your body is still not registering its normal pattern.

*Back to work- After a break from work your mind has just started to unwind and with all thoughts of goals and targets for the new year you may be taking these thoughts to bed and the adrenalin is pumping to get action on them.

Sleep Action Plan
Exercise briskly,and make sure you finish at least four hours before bed time.

Eat a low Gi snack a small bowl of porridge, or a couple of slices of turkey. Beef, ham eggs, anchovies and quorn.Mixed seeds or soy beans.
This stimulates the release of insulin , which can help an amino acid called trytophan to cross the blood brain barrier and create melatonin.A hormone that is massively important to maintain balanced sleep patterns.

Make sure you are eating magnesium- rich foods, bananas, dried apricots, avocados ,almonds,cashews and beans as insomnia can be a symptom of magnesium deficiency.

Drink Chamomile or passion flower tea which aids restful sleep.

Avoid caffeine and check for caffeine in any food/ drink you may be taking without knowing.

Establish a routine, bath,book ( no computer, phone or tv for at least an hour before sleep.) Light snack,I enjoyed a piece of rye with peanut butter and that did the trick for me.

Good Luck, X

Yoga Tuition Last Few Places Available

Gail — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:22:08 +0000

Spaces left Monday 7 pm Intro to Yoga with Gail, Come our friendly group with Gail, Lynny and Clare

After the success of our semi Private tuition (4 to 1) Yoga sessions. We are pleased to announce new dates and sessions for our New Year Intro to Yoga and Level 2 Yoga Flow Classes.

The SoSpa Team presents

YOGA FLOW PART 1
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA 8 WEEK COURSE

The Intro Sessions will take place

Monday at 10 – 11 a.m with Lynny Jennings 1 place left
ALSO
Monday at 7 pm till 8pm with Gail Abbey SPACES AVAILABLE

Beginning on Monday January 16th 2012 for 8 weeks

Personal Tuition 4 to 1 Sessions to help clients to understand the basic breathing, relaxation techniques and postures.
Price per course for 8 weeks £96.00

Following on from the Successful Intro Courses previously ran we now offer

YOGA FLOW LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE
4 to 1 private tuition with Clare Whitehouse FULLY BOOKED

Beginning Thursday 19th Jan 2012 at 7pm to 8pm for 8 weeks
Price per 8 week course is £120.00 *
Personal 4 to 1 tuition covering Intermediate postures and moving into Asanas,Breathing,Meditation and Cleansing.

*If clients have completed a SoSpa Intro to Yoga Course. Level 2 will be offered for £96.00 per course.

Becky Farnworth Quotes of Level 1 Intro to Yoga Flow 2011
“I have really enjoyed the intimacy of the group, which allows confidence and learning to build without feeling too much of a novice.
Having the time to understand the theory and practice of Yoga is clearer for me now.I feel completely calm and in control following a session.
I would urge all athletes to have some form of Yoga within their training routine.”

2012 Fitness and Fun Holiday Dates

Gail — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:17:12 +0000

Gail Founded The SoSpa company in 2008

SoSpa, Fitness breaks to re-energise you mentally and physically restore balance to your lives.

SoSpa all-inclusive health and fitness holidays.
Perfect location training for yoga, cycling, power walking, hiking and many more outdoor activities.
Nutrition advice and delicious healthy cuisine.

New Lindos Rhodes Greece – Group Fitness Holiday 2012 Dates now available.

SoSpa Fitness holiday Dates are:

SATURDAY 5th MAY TO SATURDAY 12TH MAY 2012 £2260.p/p £2460 single occupancy

WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY TO WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY (BESPOKE NOW FULLY BOOKED)

WEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE TO WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE 2012 £2373.00 P/P £2573 Single Person Occupancy

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2012 £2399.00P/P £2599.00 Single Person Occupancy

WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER TO WEDNESDAY 24TH OCTOBER BESPOKE FULLY BOOKED

* Group bookings of 4 persons or more receive a 10% discount
* For bookings outside of the UK prices differ. Mail me for information.

All inclusive accommodation and Flight from the UK
* 3 meals a day plus snacks SoSpa recommended
* Airport transfers on arrival and departure to resort
* 2 – 3 group training/skills sessions per day based on natural movement e.g. running,Power walking, boxing, aqua Fitness, swimming, circuits, Yoga, Pilates
* Group sessions to enhance joint mobility/flexibility
* 5 workshops covering movement, metabolism, nutrition & how to continue what you learn at home
* Initial movement assessment and one-on-one follow up discussion
* One-on-one reassessment at the end of the course

An exercise Dvd for you to refer to on return.

For more information mail me at gail@sospagreece.com

Client of the month November 2011- Jo McLardy

Gail — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:12:35 +0000

1 STONE 3lbs and FANTASTIC 13 inch loss. A massive well done to Jo who has hit her weight loss target.Jo has taken the lifestyle changing points discussed during our Personal training sessions,adapted to them and began a consistent exercise routine to achieve and maintain her weight loss.Jo is proof that everyone can shift that last stone when motivated.
Well done Jo, have a wicked Christmas Party Season and enjoy the feel good factor of reaching your target. I look forward to us achieving our next goals.

Fitness Advent Dec 16th- Great Fitness Gifts!

Gail — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:53:30 +0000

If you like to give a gift with a difference, then these Vagina weights are definitely it!
Kegel8 Exercise Cones £24.99
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They come complete with a training plan!