CrossCore® and Mad Dogg Athletics announce strategic alliance to bring Rotational Bodyweight Training to the UK fitness Industry. CrossCore® Europe has just launched the new CrossCore® Rotational Bodyweight Training (RBT) and European Education Programme. The RBT programme is a 1-Day, 6-hour course worth 6 Continued Education Credits through ISSA and has been designed for personal trainers, gym instructors, sports or strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists and other healthcare and fitness professionals.

Sports rehabilitation and physiotherapy specialists Balance Performance in London are the main UK distributors of the CrossCore® Rotational Bodyweight Training Systems™. They are working in conjunction with Crosscore® Europe’s Head Trainers Rannoch Donald and Andy McKenzie to deliver the Training and Education Programme (TEP) to teach rotational bodyweight training across the UK, Ireland and to develop it further across Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

WHEN: Launch event for the media on Wednesday 25th April at 12.00-1.30pm and 1.45-3.30pm

WHERE: Lomax Chelsea, Lomax Bespoke Health Ltd., 293 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ

MORE INFORMATION: http://www.lomaxpt.com

TO ATTEND THE EVENT: Contact Scott Morris 07760414944, scott@balancephysio.com
MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Contact Henman Communications on 07810 448782 / rph@henmancom.com

For the full press release please click on the link below.

CrossCore UK Education Press Release

Balance Performance has worked alongside Pilates Sanctuary for 5 years now, its been a great relationship as they fully understand our concept of movement, function, performance and recovery. They guide the clients we refer to their equipment and mat studio within our site in Clapham to adopt improved active lifestyles based on a strong foundation of core and movement control. Alice and Agur are teachers of the highest calibre. See their latest news below:

Hello from everyone at Pilates Sanctuary,

As some of you may already know, Pilates Sanctuary is 5 this November and we would like to express our thanks to you for being one of our clients. Whether you are someone who has been with us since day one or if you have recently joined us, we would love you to help us celebrate this occasion.

Please join us on Friday 25 November between 6pm-8pm at the Pilates Sanctuary studio, Balance Physiotherapy, 113-115 Gauden Road, SW4 6LE. So that we have some idea of numbers, please would you email us on info@pilatessanctuary.co.uk by Monday 21 November if you are able to join us for these celebrations. It would be lovely to see you there!

Pilates Assessment

Agur and Alice went to a fantastic workshop led by Warrick McNeill,a physiotherapist and Pilates Foundation teacher, who belongs to an organisation called Performance Stability (www.performance-stability.com). We learnt how to use the Pilates Movement and Performance Screen; a series of tests which provide formal assessment tools and enables pilates teachers to see potential areas of injury. The results of the test are input into the Matrix software which then produces a detailed report highlighting the participant’s areas of strength and weakness . This is going to be very useful for anyone who wants to address any recurring problems, deepen their understanding of their own body and improve their performance in Pilates and other activities.

If you are interested in the assessment please speak to Alice or Agur directly either in class or contact us on alice@pilatessanctuary.co.uk 07881 953843 or on agur@pilatessanctuary.co.uk 07824901063.

Pilates Sanctuary Teachers

In other Pilates Sanctuary news, we said goodbye to Anja who is focusing on her work in North London and we welcome Rosalie who some of you have already met. Rosalie is a fantastic teacher and those of you working with her already, will have enjoyed her knowledge and experience of Pilates.

Rosalie Pastrana suffered from backache while growing up due to Scoliosis. She tried many different exercise programmes. In 1997, after completing a Degree in Advertising and PR in Spain, she moved to London in the hope that she would find a solution to her constant pain. She came across the Pilates Method while practicing Yoga in London. Within a short space of time, her back pain became more manageable. The sense of balance and wellbeing she felt encouraged her to study and develop this body movement discipline in depth.
She completed the British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course with Barbara Joseph, going on to qualify as a Matwork and Equipment Pilates Foundation Teacher® with Anoushka Boone at Pilates in Motion.

Rosalie is committed to continuous professional development. She regularly attends Pilates and Anatomy workshops so that she can enhance both her teaching and personal practice.

Gift Vouchers

We are pleased to be able to offer Gift Vouchers for Christmas or other occasions. You can choose if you’d like to give someone some private or group sessions in the studio: a single private session is £55, a block of 5 private sessions is £250. A single group class is £24 and a block of 5 group classes is £110. Whether you are introducing someone to pilates or you want to give someone a gift they currently enjoy, we are sure you will agree, a pilates gift voucher will be well received.

This fascinating course is aimed at anyone who wants to use Trigger Point Therapy in their professional capacity. You might be a Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Chiropractor, Sports Therapist, Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach or even an Athlete. If you work with people who want to perform better, recover faster and prevent injuries from occuring then this course should be on your radar.

It is being taken by Jonathan Lewis (above) who is not only the Uk’s sole Trigger Point Therapy Master Trainer but also a formidable knowledge on rehabilitation and training methods to ensure that individuals develop not only agility, speed or strength but resilience which is key to the concept of Trigger Point Therapy, so you are guaranteed an afternoon of the highest quality teaching

It comprises of 4.5 hours of CPD and runs from 1pm-6pm on Friday the 17th of June. Places are obviously limited so book soon to avoid disappointment, course fees are £145. To book and reserve your place call Balance on 020 76272308

The Lissom Technique is the truly innovative creation of two exceptionally gifted specialists in human movment and part of the Balance strength and conditioning team Julien Diaz & Jason Prog.

Lissom is a free flowing movement technique that encompasses a combination of simple but challenging moves and stretches to build core strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.  The movmements used in Lissom stem from movments which have been in use for centuries through dance, martial arts and most importantly play. Lissom takes technicaly difficult moves and breaks them down into managable and enjoyable routines.

The Lissom technique  has been born out of the need to challenge both the physical and mental elements of our bodies.  Our bodies are designed to move in a free flowing and dynamic way, yet in todays society we have become very rigid in our movements as a result of the computer generation.  

Using body resisted exercises is both physically and mentally challenging.   It is this type of movement which really challenges the body’s stability and coordination and strength.  Using precise techniques to achieve good alignment through movement brings fluidity, stability, flexibility and strength.  Overall, there is a feeling of body empowerment, liberating your body and mind. 

There are two Lissom classes at Balance at 7am and at 7pm every monday, please call to book or for more information.

There is so much going on at the moment at Balance Performance that i could be blogging daily, the reality is that its so busy the blogging activities are at a low!

Stewart Laing is one of the UKs most respected Sports Physiologists, has worked with some of the worlds elite athletes but is able to find the most relevant tests to suit you and your goals. From hydration tests to help you optimise injury recovery to the full battery of tests to assess aerobic capabilities, body fat percentage/lean mass composition. call Balance on 02076272308.

The strength and conditioning team is very strong. Kettlebell coaches, (Svetlana, Cj Swaby) with the most experience and highest skills, knowledge gained from the worlds best teachers. Movement specialists Julien Diaz, Jason Progl delivering the Lissom technique to individuals and small groups, learn how to move with poise, control and fluidity. Strength and conditioning coach Darren Brown guiding personal training clients through bodyweight drills, olympic and power lifts.

Balance Performance has two of Londons best sports masseurs in Trevor Speller (also an osteopathic student) and Kellie Roberts (who London Irish players also benefit from). they provide deep and effective soft tissue work, Trevor also uses active isolated stretching techniques.

Martina Kehoe is teaching 2 classes each week to empower clients to care for themselves using Trigger Point Performance self massage tools to work on muscular adhesions, scar tissue and trigger points – to see the performance/recovery tools click this link http://bit.ly/fbbYKr to find out more about the classes (FREE for existing clients) call 02076272308.

As always there is an ever present depth of expertise in sports injury treatment and back pain rehabilitation.

To break up the text here’s a video to show you a piece of equipment that encapsulates alot of what goes on at our London performance centre and what we promote across Europe. Flow and control, strength and power in movement for everyone, accessible to all:

CrossCore Pulley suspension system – the WarMachine.

Balance is growing in its impact in providing people with products that are effective in strength, fitness, recovery, prevention, sports injury treatment and back pain treatment, consumables like sports tape, kinesio tape (our brand is KT Tape). Our gurantee is that we will never sell you anything that we dont believe is effective, if you are not sure if a product is right for you contact us to be absolutely confident in your purchases.

A few examples of the versatility in bodyweight training that the Pulley suspension system of the WarMachine offers personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, bootcamp providers and anyone else who likes to take their physical training outdoors. Free flowing, fluid strength, conditioning, speed, power and endurance.

interested in future education workshops in pulley suspension training across Europe? go to http://www.warmachine-europe.com

want to buy and your from UK/Ireland? you can go direct to the product page: War Machine http://bit.ly/ijyJKr

Outside of Europe and want to know where you can find the WarMachine near you? go to http://www.crosscore-usa.com

Balance Performance #Running Clinic info: http://bit.ly/cp1Oe5 our expertise goes beyond high quality rehab and the Alter-G, we do PBs too!

We have long catered for runners – from novice marathoners to elite and professional runners – but we have refocussed some of our existing services and changed the structure some to better cater for a runners requirements. Early feedback is very positive.

We hope London’s runners, triathletes and recreational marathoners will see that Balance is a place to get expert advice on getting personal bests not just high quality rehabilitation.

Click here for the Running Clinic page

Just found a website called Urban Path looking at which London gyms and fitness centres had managed to get themselves in to their listing.

Some of the “top” gyms in Notting Hill, Fitzrovia, Knightsbridge, Covent Garden, Marylebone, Battersea, Fulham and Soho are listed with reviews invited. The comments  are insightful and should give us, the Strength and Conditioning team at Balance, things to think about as we expand further into the world of Personal Training! The negative comments reassure us that we are not making the common errors seen at membership gyms, and the positive comments are similar to the ones we have received consistently for over 8 years.

Some of the other comments tell us we should be sure to manage peoples expectations.

What we are and what we are not!

As we tempt new clients by highlighting the results of our clients and the extent of our  experience and expertise we should be just as clear about what we dont offer. So to avoid some of the comments and criticisms given to the gyms at Urban Path here are some facts to head them off:

• no joing fees to complain about
• no Molton Brown shower gel or body lotions
• we are open 7.30am -9pm Mon- Thurs (close 5pm Fri), 9am-4pm Saturday and shut on Sunday (at moment mostof our clients are happy with that – things may change of course).
• we have no jacuzzi or sauna
• we dont have any resistance machines – not even a lat pull down! Consequently you dont have to get annoyed waiting for someone to get off one. We teach our clients who lack confidence in their abilities to gain body awareness and practice movement control so the vast majority of our equipment is free and dynamic (kettlebells and bands) or we simply use our bodyweight. We do have 3 treadmills, a bike or two, a cross trainer, and a concept 2 rower however.
• we have no direct debit run or contracts. You like it you stay, you want to train outside in the fresh air or at your sports club no problem.
• there is no juice bar…or nail bar.
• we sold our bench pressing bench – there are enough in the world and we wanted a bit more space to be creative in.
• we do have classes:  Kettlebells (5 of them), pilates (3 run by the Pilates Sanctuary), athletic movement, full throttle conditioning – maybe some boxing in the near future, and always looking for a yoga class. We promote Eischens Yoga for home yoga training (especially for those recovering from injury) but have struggled to find a class that resonates with what our clients want.
• we dont have gym instructors “walking the floor”, although for about 75% of the week we have at least one of the strength and conditioning coaches around to assist physiotherapists with treatment and rehabilitation needs of  clients. The majority of the time those using the Balance facility independently are expected to be independent.

Gym use and personal training.

Its true that we have been doing one to one training with clients since 2001, we have guided individuals to success after success, achieving their unique personal goals. We have seen the widest range of men and women, old and adolescent, with varying goals and aspirations:

• elite and professional sporting and performance goals;
• peak conditioning for military operations;
• recovery from long term illnesses such as chronic fatigue;
• rehabilitation following major surgery such as heart and lung transplantation;
• a return to healthier lifestyles and a sense of well being following episodes of mental illness, addictions,  and periods of counselling.
• and of course a speedy return to work and recreational sports, athletics, dance and martial arts following minor and major inuries or orthopaedic reconstructive operations.

however most of the people who have trained with us have by and large come to us based on Balances reputation as being one of the uk and europes top centres for sports injury treatment and back pain rehabilitation. Now we are opening up a little and inviting those seeking more traditional “personal training” results to come to Balance and see why its more about the training and less about the Molton Brown, sauna or eyebrow technician.

RESULTS

By traditional results I mean:

• trimming of legs and bums
• abdominal toning
• fat and weight loss
• chiselling chests
• sculpting shoulders and buttocks

Our approach to health and fitness clients is no different than that taken with sports and performance, injury and illness – train like an athlete, use dynamic movement not machines, train frequently, with discipline and quality, enjoyment and satisfaction.

We also have the most important professional required for weight loss – a dietician, Rees Colling, who will guide you to the inevitable truth, that a sustainable bodyweight can only be achieved with a sustained approach to eating. To find out which way is going to suit you speak with Rees.

For more information on Personal Training at Balance, using the gym independently (pay as you go), strength and conditioning for sports, dance or martial arts, a consultation with Dietician Rees, or coming to us for treatment and rehabilitation go to our contact page – click here.

We needed to change a few things  on the main website Pilates Sanctuary page (Pilates Sanctuary our Balance’s resident Pilates studio and company) so take a look to check timings and costings for the studio and mat classes – including the Post Natal with Baby class on a Tuesday.

If you would like to be on their newsletter send me your email and I shall pass it onto them.

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