Well, Christmas is upon us and time for some well earned rest and celebrations. We will be open most days over the festive period. Please see website for opening hours or our facebook page. Time perhaps to think about those New Years resolutions as well. Time to get fitter?, Give yourself more down-time ? Time to Energise !! Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year from all at Energise.

The shops are full of it, the TV is blasting adverts of food we "need", presents we "have" to buy. Crikey - it's still just under 5 weeks away! Today is apparently the biggest day for online shopping, but how about a present with a difference? You could buy your loved one a couple of hours in the spa - or better still treat yourself !!! 2 hr sessions are only £15 which includes use of towel,robe & slippers. Perfect for the dark nights chilling out after a busy day. See you soon !!

Think weight lifting is going to give you a muscle-bound body a la Madonna? You could be missing out on the best way to trim down. Lets clear up a few weights myths......

Myth: Women bulk up easily with weights

Testosterone is the main hormone needed for muscle growth and women have much lower levels than men, (10 times less in fact!) so find it much more difficult to gain muscle. You'd have to lift a lot of really heavy weights to get bulging biceps!

Myth: Weight training turns fat to muscle

Fat and muscle are two completely different substances, and you can't turn one into the other. Working out with weights increases your metabolism and burns off fat, while simultaneously helping you to develop lean, toned muscle.

Right, I'm off to pump some iron !!

Morning all, over the last week or so I've been faced with some weighty questions. Am i really overweight? How can i keep the weight off? will it EVER come off ! Looking at BMI (body mass index) there are dangerous sections named "overweight" "obese" "morbidly obese" . Who decided on where one starts and one ends? BMI is used by doctors as a guide for healthy weight against height, and i must stress it's just that....a guide. Does it consider your genetics? does is take into account body frame? For those muscly chaps who are fit as a fiddle they can quite easily be "obese" when they tip the scales.

It's all about how YOU feel, how much energy you've got and ultimately your health. Because without our health we have very little. We all fluctuate in our weight over the years, and as some readers may agree it can get more difficult to shift as we get older. My advice is keep moving, keep smiling and be aware of your food and activity levels. Don't be a slave to faddy diets - boost your mood and exercise. Energise !