September is our 3rd Birthday month, and we’re having a Swedish Relaxation Massage SPECIAL:
A 1 hour Relaxation Massage with Lisa is only $65.
This offers applies ONLY for bookings on Wednesday 6th and 13th, and Friday 8th and 15th September, and spaces are limited.
To make a booking, either phone the Clinic on 9477-3103, or Book Online at https://icsportstherapies.com.au/book-lisa-barnes/
For almost twenty years, I have suffered debilitating cramps. Generally, they strike at night, after a long day of being on my feet, treating clients, or at sports tournaments. Frequently episodes have lasted two or three hours. The pain has been excruciating, with muscle spasms and micro-trauma, causing discomfort for several days.
My GP told me that, aside from magnesium, not much helps, and that I would just have to live with this situation. He neglected to tell me that anti hypertensive medication would make the situation much worse! He didn’t know that a diet with moderate to high sugar levels would also make things worse, and the cruel irony was, his recommendation that I try a commercial sports drink would expose me to even more sugar thus worsening the situation.
At this point, with the cramps becoming a nightly occurrence, and long periods spent in hot showers trying to bring the muscles into a relaxed state, I was exhausted and distressed.
I tried all kinds of remedies, both allopathic, and natural, to no avail. Nothing made more than a transient difference. Then I began the detox process and noticed on the nights that I had severe cramp, I had also eaten chocolate with my coffee. So I reduced my sugar intake. No sweetened foods after lunch. There was an improvement!
Then, in November two years ago, I was at a Sports Medicine conference and during the break, I encountered Crampade for the first time. I was impressed with the passion of the inventor. I was impressed by the science and research we discussed, and came home with a generous amount of product to try for myself.
Of course, the theory was great, that wasn’t unique! The formulation is. But the proof of any product lies in its usefulness.
From the first time I took it, Crampade was spectacularly different! For me, the cramps stopped within five minutes of me taking it. This has been consistent over the last eighteen months. Every time I have taken Crampade, I have experienced relief, usually within three to five minutes. To have a product such as this has been a game changer for me.
But, Crampade isn’t just good for cramp. It also provides electrolytes lost through dehydration.
It helps sportspeople perform better for longer. This is particularly true for Masters level sports people. It also aids recovery in tournament situations, and helps with decision making.
Because Crampade is a powder, in a sachet, it is really convenient to use. It is a measured dose, unlike many other products on the market. A sachet or two in your sports bag, or wallet, and you have it with you for every situation.
Crampade is convenient to use, because on sachet taken prior to competition provides enough electrolytes for the day. There is no need for alternating water and a sports drink, the focus simply becomes drinking water during the game time.
Crampade requires only a small amount of water to deliver electrolytes, reducing the bloated feeling, and meaning it can be taken immediately before play. This is also a major advantage for those who suffer night cramps, reducing the need to wake a short while after taking it.
It is an occasional use product – you only take it when you need it.
The formulation is alkaline, helping reduce lactic acid.
The inclusion of pyridoxine is especially valuable for pregnancy. Because it is an electrolyte formulation, it is beneficial for those suffering morning sickness. Clients using the product report feeling better sooner.
Really, there is a reason for everyone to consider Crampade as their preferred choice, for hydration, cramps, sports performance, and post celebration recovery.
I love that Crampade was created from the benefit of scientific research, but I love that it is fundamentally a supplement. There are no negative side effects, and that is highly unusual.
Cost wise, Crampade is less than half the cost of other products on the market.
Available in our Clinic or from our online store for $13/box of 10. Buy and try today, you will be amazed!
To encourage you to try our recently added new services, we’d like to give you a $10 discount on your first booking of this new service.
Our experienced and qualified Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer, Colin, has recently added qualifications in Relaxation Massage to his skill set.
As part of this promotion you can see Colin, our “new” massage therapist, for only $60* for a long treatment.
Book yourself a Relaxation Massage with Colin and use the coupon code COLIN to receive one $10 discount.
* Health Fund rebates are not available for these services.
Colin is no longer with IC Sports Therapies. We wish him well in his future.
‘The following behavioural strategies could help your weight loss plan:
These strategies, accompanied by a reasonable nutritional plan, and increased exercise should help you develop a new relationship to food and increase your self-control.’
Sources:
To Lose the Weight, Change How You Relate (to Food) https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201102/lose-the-weight-change-how-you-relate-food
Resistance training doesn’t make women “big”. It’s difficult for anyone to get “too bulky” by lifting weights alone.
Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity, bands, weighted bars or dumbbells.
Resistance training (also called strength training or weight training) is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscles.
Resistance training increases muscle strength by making your muscles work against a weight or force.
Different forms of resistance training include free weights, weight machines, resistance bands and your own body weight.
A beginner needs to train two or three times per week to gain the maximum benefit.
Complete the Adult pre-exercise screening and consult with professionals, such as your doctor, exercise physiologist, physiotherapist or registered exercise professional, before you start a new fitness program.
Rest each muscle group for at least 48 hours to maximise gains in strength and size.
Varying your workouts can help you push past a training plateau.
Resistance Training – Health Benefits – https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/resistance-training-health-benefits
Fun Facts: Weight Training – http://www.octanefitness.com/octaneblog/blog/2014/09/26/fun-facts-weight-training/
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Our Customer of the Week winners were Maureen B. for the week of 3rd July, Henry H. for the 10th, Jan S. for the 17th, and Meera S. for the 24th.
Each won a prize, just because they came for treatment and the Robot pulled their number out of the hat.
There were also one or two who were blessed with a birthday discount or gift ^_^
To be in with a chance to win, book your next appointment with us today at icsportstherapies.com.au/bookings, or contact us to make a booking for you.
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Our weekly winners were Andy M. for the week of 29/5, Jesse H. for the 5th, Elise M. for the 12th, Kanako M. for the 19th, and Chris J. for the 26th.
Each won a prize, just because they came for treatment and the Robot pulled their number out of the hat.
There were also one or two who were blessed with a birthday discount or gift ^_^
To be in with a chance to win, book your next appointment with us today at icsportstherapies.com.au/bookings, or contact us to make a booking for you.
This muscle is located on the side of the thigh. This muscle is the largest of the quadriceps group (often called quads) which also includes the rectus femoris, the vastus intermedius, and the vastus medialis. Collectively, the quadriceps muscle is the largest in the human body and its purpose is to extend the knee. The specific task of the vastus lateralis muscle is to extend the lower leg and allow the body to rise up from a squatting position.
Trigger points in three of the four quadricep muscles are the kingpins behind many cases of knee pain and dysfunction. The vastus lateralis trigger points refer pain to the outside of the thigh, knee, and upper lower leg. They may also cause the “stuck patella” or “locked knee cap” conditions in which the knee cap fails to track up and down naturally during movements of the knee. While the pain from the other quadriceps trigger points is focused only on the knee joint, the vastus lateralis trigger points may also project pain to the outside of the thigh, which may also be confused with IT Band syndrome.
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In response to numerous increases in our costs (e.g. our electricity daily supply charge is a cheeky 30% higher than a year ago), we are revising some of our service fees. We are sure you understand. Thank you for your continued loyalty and custom.
Effective 1st July 2017, our pricing schedule is as follows:
Half-hour Treatments and Concession Rates are available.
We accept most payment methods.
You burn more calories in the 23 hours you don’t exercise, than the 1-hour you do.
These results are based on an average 68kg human.
Source: 20 Bizarre Ways To Burn Calories, thefactsite.com
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