Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You’d better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.

Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask “How are you?”
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done
Do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You’d better slow down
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.

Ever told your child,
We’ll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste,
Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say “Hi”?
You’d better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift….
Thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower
Hear the music
Before the song is over.

I have worked with a stroke survivor for several years using not only the skills I learnt through ARNI, but also using much of the equipment  I use with my other personal training clients such as boxing, kettebells and suspension training using the Ztrainer.

This is great timing as on Saturday 30th October Bath Bootcamp is holding another CHARITY PUMPKIN WORKOUT to raise money for ARNI. 10am in Alexandra Park, Bath – Everyone is welcome as long as they bring a pumpkin and £10 donation to help stroke survivors. Last year was great fun and spaces are limited so call Zita on 07970 988128 to book your spot.

So what is Magnesium all about?

Half of the body’s Magnesium is found in bone and it works with phosphorous, calcium and  vitamin D to build and maintain strong, healthy bones. It is important for healthy nerve function, blood pressure, heart and eyes. It is involved in muscle relaxation, and energy creation, storage and release. It helps balance mood and promotes restful sleep. Alcohol, stress, the Pill and diuretics deplete levels so that puts a large proportion of the population as almost certainly being deficient in magnesium.

Natural food sources include green leafy vegetables especially spinach, nuts and seeds such as pumpkin, sesame, brazils and almonds, legumes, avocado and wholegrain rice.

Even if your diet is plentiful in these you may benefit from using magnesium oil as it is kinder on the stomach and much of the oral magnesium supplements cannot be absorbed. Applying the Magnesium to the body’s largest organ, the skin, will allow rapid absorption and bypass any digestive upsets high doses can cause.  A spray every morning and evening should be enough to top up levels in most people, and it can be applied directly to tight muscles or sore joints. It can feel a little itchy to start with, which I found annoying, but once your levels are increased you should notice this less. Go buy some from a good pharmacy or buy online and give it a try.

ps Let me know how you got on and I can share your stories with other clients. Good news is that if you ache after a fat burning, fitness session, you’ll know that a quick spray and a rub will help that pain float away!

Zita

www.bathbootcamp.co.uk

“It was an absolutely fantastic way to get fit, burn fat and tone up”

“Zita was a brilliant trainer, always pushing us to achieve our utmost without bullying or shouting; and her encouragement, advice and confidence helped keep everyone motivated.”

“Zita gave so much support and guidance that it was just like having a personal trainer”

“The camaraderie, dedication and encouragement of my fellow bootcampers was also a great motivation”

“At the end of the month, I definitely saw results and I will certainly be signing up again next month”

The full article can be found on page 66 of the JUNE issue of The Bath Magazine.

There is also a mention of the Ztrainer on the same page.

A recent study also reported how as little as only 5 minutes in a green space can boost mood and psychological health so there is another good reason to get out in the fresh air and train.

Here is a video of Karen using the Ztrainer on a beautiful sunny Spring day in the park

www.ztrainer.co.uk