We Raised Over £4600!
Hello and thank you to everyone who came and supported the Cancer Research Fun Day we organized in early August. The weather was great and there were many people out and about. We raised a fantastic total of £4642.02 all going to help Cancer Research.
An event for next year has already been penciled in for Sunday 4th August so if you would like to be a part of our team, feel free to get in touch as more heads means more ideas to raise more money for charity.
Latest Research
It has always been suggested that massage benefits athletes, as it has been found to have been used as early as in the Ancient Greek period in which the Olympics were began. Physiologically and psychologically it alters the bodies activity in a variety of ways. Recent research in Physical Therapy in Sport¹ has suggested that a regular 30 minute weekly massage helps achieve specific running targets. It was over a 10 week period and was compared to having no massage.
Pre-season is always a tough time in any sport and programmes can be long and very difficult. Finding any kind of short cut is what all elite and non-elite athletes would be very grateful for. Recent research in the United States has suggested that a good 15 minute session of climbing stairs, skipping or sprinting would give the same results to playing 45 minutes of football². It was suggested that the sessions work your body harder and you get more from the workout. Always seek advice from your GP or a health professional prior to commencing a fitness programme to ensure it is suitable for your individual needs.
Minerals
Continuing the nutritional them of late, I thought it would also be important to inform about minerals that are requires in the body to maintain the bodies best functionality. Surprisingly, 4% of the bodies total mass is made up of these important minerals, whether on there own (calcium) or chemically bonded to another element to provide functionality (iron in blood haemoglobin). There are 21 essential minerals, 7 major and 14 minor, or trace minerals³. Like Vitamins, there is a recommended daily allowance of each mineral, in which a lack of them will lead to deficiencies. This could be stunted growth from a lack of calcium for example. Likewise, an excess of a mineral could have negative effects. The most common is high blood pressure from sodium in a salty diet.
Minerals have roles in 3 areas of the bodies system:
- They provide structure in the formation of bones and teeth.
- The help with the function of the heart, muscles and neural conductivity
- They regulate metabolism by becoming part of the enzymes and hormones that modulate cellular activity.
In general, a person who eats a range of foods should manage to intake a suitable amount of minerals to be fully functional and free from any problems. If you are concerned about the amount of minerals you need and which ones in particular, feel free to get in contact or visit your local G.P.
Quick Facts
1. “Running outdoors instead of on a treadmill burns 5% more calories.”
2. “Drink a cherry based drink after exercise to aid muscle recovery.”
3. “Peanut butter sandwiches are excellent energy-boosting low-fat snacks.”
References
1. Dawson, K.A., Dawson, L. et. Al., Effectiveness of Regular Massage Therapy for Novice Recreational Runners, Physical Therapy in Sport, online 22nd April 2011.
2. nickgrantham.com
3. Exercise Physiology, 5th Edition, McArdle W.d., Katch F.I. & Katch V.L., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, London
Special Offers
Now available from Elite Therapy are gift vouchers in the values of £5, £10 and £20. They may be purchased at AFC Kempston. Unfortunately there is no online payment facility. As a partner of the Bedford Leisure Card system, I am pleased to offer discounts to clients who wish to have a 45 minute or hour long massage session. All that is required is production of a valid Bedford Leisure Card.
Current clients that introduce friends to a massage session will also benefit from receiving a 10% discount in there next session.
A discount package has also been devised for anyone who wishes to regularly receive a sports massage. If you pay for 3 sessions in advance, you will receive the fourth one for free. All sessions must be of equal duration.
Appointments
Appointments can be made by contacting myself on the details provided or via email. The hours available are currently Monday to Friday evening from 4pm until 10pm and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 8am until 1pm. There may be availability at other times so please enquire. Payments can be made with either cash or cheque, made payable to Carmine Cientanni. If you have changed any details such as your address or telephone number, please inform me as soon as possible so that I can update my records. If you wish to cancel an appointment, please inform me at least 24 hours in advance. Missed appointments will be charged at half of the normal treatment rate.