April Fitness News 2008


Spring has arrived and, with it, the annual Flora London Marathon.
Now in its 27th year, over 650,000 participants have crossed the finish line. If you’re planning on taking part in any event this year, the Virtual Magazine has all the top tips and training advice to help you achieve your goal.

This month’s magazine focuses on getting the best out of your fitness regime:

  • How to make your goals a reality

  • Sports nutrition – keeping yourself hydrated and maintaining peak performance

  • Strength training – the phenomenon of kettlebells

Discover how limiting your portion size can have a dramatic effect on weight loss, the benefits of good posture and, for those of you looking for an alternative to conventional medicine, we provide the basics on acupuncture. To read these articles and find great recipes for every season, just visit your spa's virtual magazine:

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Nut and Banana Energy Bar

This nutritious sugar-, dairy- and wheat-free energy bar is simple to make, tastes good and will give you an energy boost or curb your sweet craving.

Ingredients

1tsp vanilla essence
1/4tsp cardamom
1tsp ground cinnamon
9oz (250g) peeled banana (about two)
4tbsp sunflower oil
50g (2oz) cashew nuts
50g desiccated coconut
organic oats
one peeled and grated apple

Method

1. Blend vanilla essence, cardamom, ground cinnamon, banana and sunflower oil together.
2. Add and blend the cashew nuts, followed by the coconut, organic oats and, finally, the grated apple.
3. Spoon into a greased 9” baking tray and bake in centre of oven at 190°C (375°F) or gas mark 5 for 25 minutes for a chewy bar and 30 minutes for a crispy one.
4. Mark into wedges or squares while still warm.
5. Add raisins for a change or sprinkle the top with sunflower seeds five minutes from the end of cooking time, or enjoy a large slice with hot soya custard.


Nike end-of-season sale!

Visit the online shop before April 30 and save up to 30% on the Nike Spring '08 range. Not to mention FREE DELIVERY on all purchases! 

You can always pick up a bargain at our shop, to learn more visit your spa's free online magazine:

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