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Thank you SO Much for popping by the Energised Performance Stand at B-Fit, or coming to our Sessions.

It really was brilliant to have you with us, supporting our first ever Big Show and we hope you loved what we did.

If you have any questions please do let us know. One person who asks a Question will WIN a FREE 30mins Consultation/Skype with us! Good times.

If you would like to know more about our Italy Fitness Camp & save 47% (plus another £97 if you book by Monday – 2 places at this price) just let us know.

Our CPD Training for Alpha Bags, Flexi Bar & Fit Professional Success Workshop Dates are coming soon – let us know if you would like to be kept informed….. and our  Mental Strength for Race Day Performance & our Goal Setting – Be Your Best Workshop next date will be revealed soon. Limited numbers so let us know if you want to be kept informed.

So who WON our Prize Draw…….

We blindfolded our EP Coach Ross, folded up all the papers and asked him to draw at Random the WINNERS, and out of over 200 Entries….this is the line up, we added extra’s as we had so many people asking……!

HUGE WELL DONE & THANK YOU to you all for taking part – any questions just let us know!

First Prize: Full Italian Fitness Week: Debbie Baber

Second Prize: Italian Fitness Week 2012 Voucher £250: Simon Tubb & Jenny Fisher

Third Prize: Italian Fitness Week 2012 Voucher  £150: Claire Robinson & Chrissie Waple

Fourth Prize: Italian Fitness Week 2012 Voucher £100: Mandy Bansal & Colin Capner

** If you don’t wish to use your Voucher, we will draw another name, prizes are non transferrable and only used towards the investment of the Italian Fitness Week. Vouchers must be used, or confirmed you would like to use by Mon 6th Feb. As we don’t know you all we need confirmation on an email, and you place will be gauranteed when full booking forms are returned, even for 1st Prize.

Spot Prize Draw:

Limited Edition Energised T Shirts

* Lucy Ferris
* Doug Wood
* Lucy Ansell

Limited Edition EP Drawstring Bag & Goodies

* Sarah Sinden
* Polly Fearns
* Amanda Buckley
* Peter Hawkins

£20 Mental Strength Workshop or Fitness Professional Voucher for CPD Training & Success Formula (valid until end of Aug 2012)
* Rachel Hobbs
* Lisa Jarrold
* Amy Marlow
* Mark Hince

Please send your address by 6th Feb to post to you, if you do not want it we will draw another name!

What makes them Energised will be posted on a BLOG to follow soon……. Happy days!

We look forward to Energising you all,

Happy, Happy days,

Kim & The Team!

Following an Amazing Weekend at B-Fit Expo we have been asked to run some CPD Workshops for Alpha Bag Instructor Certification, and Flexi Bar Instructor Certification - both workshops will GAIN you 8 REPS Points (tbc) and will be run in Association with Jordans Fitness & Flexi Sports UK who are accredited with Skills Active. Good Times.

To register you interest please just post a comment or give us a text or call on 07720 845849 or email info@energisedperformance.com and we will keep you posted.
Dates will be in June, Sept & November – let us know which day & locations suit you best! We also have two spaces left for our Fit Professionals Confidence Success System - drop us an email to find out more.

In the meantime we would highly recommend this workshop,gaining you 16 REPS Points and FREE membership to Lincoln’s Fitness Training Downloads…. its being run in Bristol, have a read and BOOK today!

Sunday 26th Feb: 9-5pm

International Presenter, and UK Metabolic Effect Master Trainer Lincoln Bryden is delivering the first Metabolic Effect Indoor Group Exercise Course in Bristol and YOU are invited to join this fat loss revolution!

This course teaches group exercise instructors and person…al trainers how to conduct the Metabolic Effect indoor class. Participants learn the original Rest-Based Training format for group exercise. The Metabolic Effect indoor group exercise class is like no other in the industry. The workout is a 30-minute, dumbbell-based metabolic conditioning class utilizing special hybrid exercises, athletic conditioning tactics and high powered strength and plyometric moves.

This is the ONLY group exercise class that works WITH the key hormones in the body responsible for burning fat!

Unlike most formats that force instructors to adhere to a ridged and defined structure, ME teaches what we called structured flexibility. Instructors are given a flexible format that allows them full creativity in the workout.

The key aspects of the workout include:

Rest-Based Training – Our proprietary “push until you can’t, rest until you can” format allows participants to enjoy high-intensity exercise geared to their specific level of fitness.
Self-Determined – Participants are coached and guided to take rest as required and adjust exercises as needed.
No choreography – There is no set choreography and the workout is not paced to music.
Completely adjustable – The trainer learns to manage the class in a way that is infinitely adjustable according to class participants.

Also included with this seminar:

Free membership to Lincoln Bryden’s ever-popular web site www.fitnesstrainingdownloads.com ($299 value)
12 REPS points!

Price for the day is £160, and there is NO LICENSE FEE AFTER THAT!!

Book your place, click the link below

http://metaboliceffect.com/products/49-uk-me-group-instructor-seminar.aspx

To book your place and any questions, call Lincoln on 07970731899 or email me at linxtotalfitness@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks for taking the time to read my little Energised Blog…… do get in touch, let me know you have read this & I will look after you well:-) Sam

T: 07784 281787

Wow, what a brilliant weekend. Team Energised at the B-Fit Expo rocked,and everyone who came to our stand, sessions and talks rocked too! A quick round up…where to begin!

Firstly if you came along, (and even if you didn’t but are reading this Blog) and you have any questions just click on this link and you we will answer your questions, and you may WIN a 30mins FREE Consultation: http://www.energisedperformance.com/section.php/563/1/competition

It is the first time Team Energised have been to a National Show as Presenters & Exhibitors and we hope you all loved what we did! Our aim is all about helping YOU to Feel Good About Yourself, Inside & Out with our Complete Mind and Body Training Systems.  We incorporate everything you need to know in a proven system, to unlock your potential, and feel Energised!

Kim was really proud to have been asked to present at B-Fit, 4 physical sessions (supported by my FABULOUS Team of Coaches) with the Alpha Bags & Flexi Bars on the Main Stage & B-Active Stage, and 2 Achieve your Goals & Be Your Best Workshops in the B Healthy Stage. Each session was really busy, and we loved having you with us, so a HUGE thank you for coming along! Any questions do let us know, and if you want to join our Achieve Your Goals Workshop, or CPD Training for Alpha Bags and Flexi Bar, just click on the link above.

At the trade stand our Energised Team of FABULOUS CoachesWIN a place on our Brilliant Italian Fitness Camp including Ross, Alex, Fred, Gail, Sarah, Paul & Katy were Amazing! We ran our competition to in May 2012 (winner to be announced on Wednesday evening – plus you can save 47% if you book by Valentines Day: click here: http://www.energisedperformance.com/product.php?xProd=347).

We ran a competition both days with the Alpha Bags,Win one of our Limited Edition ‘Stay Calm & Be Energised’ how many reps of different exercises you could do in a minute to or Jordons Fitness T Shirts! It proved really popular, and lots of competition, especially from the boys (45 Reps from Leon Williams was the overall winner)!! Thank you all for taking part…. to find out more about Alpha Bags click here http://www.bealphastrong.com/ & for CPD Training, and to orders bags click on the top link above.

SO Many Great, Energised People came along including Tim & Debbie, Chrissie, Simon, Becky, Laura, Rosie and so many others! THANK YOU all for making it a great show for Team Energised.

There were many inspiring, Energised Businesses we know & highly recommend checking out - including Jackie Diss & Raunch UK, Andreas & Fitnorma, Christine & Top Sante, Ultrafit Team, Richard, Ben & Premier Global, Seoli & Amazon Workout, Elete Water, Lisa & Shock Absorber, the Lovely Caroline Pearce, Unikurve Team, MyZone Training Team and too many more to list!

So all I have to say, as the Head Coach & Founder of Energised Performance is a MASSIVE THANK YOU to my wonderful Team of Coaches (I could not have done it without each of you, and you are all AMAZING, I mean that), to B-Fit Organisers for asking us along, we hope we did you proud (Simon, Ollie & Co you are a great team), to Sweaty Betty for giving me awesome kit to present in (Very Proud to be a 2012 National Ambassador), Jordon Fitness for giving us the Alpha Bags, and Flexi -Sports for the giving us the Flexi Bars and X-co’s! And to many others who helped us get ready for the event with including Lucy, Mark, Ellie, Debbie, Tomm, Matt & Barry for lending us his van!!

May you have been Inspired & Energised to stretch your boundaries by 10%, to Believe in YOU, to FEEL Good Inside & Out, and have the courage to Unlock Your Potential & make your goals begin to happen right now!

Any questions, to be kept up to date with Energised offers and news, and WIN a 30min Consultation, just click here: http://www.energisedperformance.com/section.php/563/1/competition

To join our Facebook Page click here:https://www.facebook.com/energisedperformance?ref=ts

To follow Head Coach Kim on Twitter search: kimingleby

PS Video’s, Blogs and More Photos to follow…!

COME and Meet the Team Energised Team this weekend at B-Fit Expo!

Stand G15 is where Team Energised will be! Come & Say Hello, find out all what we can do to help you Feel Good Inside & Out, Unlocking your Full Potential. Ask us any questions, and learn all about our Proven Confidence Performance Systems for Individuals, Athletes & Fitness Professionals.

We also have a really exciting competition to WIN A PLACE (plus 3 Spot Energised Prizes) on our Italian Fitness Camp, 6-12th May – all expenses covered! Just visit the stand and tell us , “What makes you feel Energised?” You will be able to ENTER ONLINE over the weekend too, if you cannot make it to B-Fit. Click Here: http://www.energisedperformance.com/product.php?xProd=347

Team Energised is there to inspire and energise YOU. It’s our first time at a Big Show so we really hope you love what we do, and anything at all we can help you with, to achieve your goals just ask us! We will all be in Blue Stay Calm & Be Energised or Gain the Edge T Shirts – so we are easy to spot.

On Saturday there is Ross, Fred, Alex, Paul, Katy, Sarah and Kim to look after you. On Sunday there is Ross, Fred, Gail and Kim to look after you, with a few Energised Clients popping by too!

So make sure you come and say Hello, Stand G15Enter the Competition, Ask any questions and maybe WIN a Limited Edition Energised T Shirt, or some other mini prizes all weekend too…..

And remember you can also see our Head Coach Kim and the Team LIVE on stage, Energising your Minds and Bodies! Check out the timetable below…come and have a go! See you there….

SEE OUR AWARD WINNING HEAD COACH LIVE………….

LATEST NEWS: MAIN STAGE SATURDAY 3pm – Surprise Session!!

BE ACTIVE STAGE:

Rock Hard Bootcamp: Flexi Bar & Alpha Bags Style

Saturday & Sunday 11.40 – 12

The Flexi Bar sprung to fame when Celebrity Coleen Rooney was snapped training with it, giving her flat, toned abs in weeks! The Brand New Alpha Bags – the ultimate in ‘functional fitness’, designed and made in California and is bound to take the UK fitness, and outdoor classes by storm 2012. Combine the two & Train Smart & Hard.

CPD Training Workshops: Dates Coming Soon for Flexi Bar & Alpha Bag Training – Leave us your details for more information or email info@energisedperformance.com

BE HEALTHIER STAGE

“Kim has been one of the most aspirational women I’ve ever met. I would recommend her to anyone who’s wanting to get more out of their lives. Kim’s approach to training is brilliant, she leads by example and has a positive outlook and demeanour that is totally infectious. I am very proud to have been able to work with Kim…”D.Mather 2011

Make This Your Best Year Yet – Goal Setting Workshop

Saturday: 1.15 – 2pm            Sunday: 2.45 – 3.30pm

An Insight into what REALLY WORKS

Come and gain some top tips, insights and ideas to really make your Goals Happen This Year.   Learn the Goal Setting Tools professional athletes & celebrities use, to make them the very best at what they do.

Reach Your Goals & Beyond Full Day Workshop in June 2012

Leave us your details for more information or email info@energisedperformance.com

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to Sweaty Betty Clothing for providing our Head Coach Kim with kit. As a 2012 National Ambassador she is super excited and honoured to represent your company and brand.

A BIG THANK YOU To Jordon Fitness for supplying us with Alpha Bags (Thanks Ben, Emma, Zak & Allan) and to Flexi Sports for providing us with Flexi Bars & X-Co’s (Steve, Rebecca & Liz) – you all Rock!

Freelance Writer Izzy Woods asked if she could write a guest Blog for us, linked in with Healthy Eating and giving a tempting link to last minute ski holidays….. we love skiing and run Ski & Board Fitness Classes so if we suddenly disappear you know why! Here is what she has to say…A good little read, thanks Izzy.

No doubt you are already doing your best to treat your body right in the New Year. Perhaps you’ve booked a last minute ski holiday and want to be in tip-top condition, or are determined to lose the pounds you put on over the festive period. Whatever reason you have for starting the year with a mind set to be healthy, there are a few ways you can use nutrition to energise your body and increase your wellbeing.

What you eat and drink play a large part in how your body feels, and we all know that the things we like the most are usually the things that are the worst for us. The wrong type of diet often leaves you feeling sluggish and unenergetic, which can affect your wellbeing. Here are some tips to eating and drinking the right things, so that you feel energised and healthy.

Avoiding caffeine and keeping hydrated

Try to avoid coffee and tea in the morning. In fact, all sources of caffeine should be avoided, so that includes redbull, coke, green tea, sports drinks, and chocolate. If you can stop yourself from consuming items with caffeine in them all day you will be giving your liver a welcome break, and your blood sugar should be able to balance itself out. If you are used to drinking tea or coffee and regular intervals throughout the day, like many people are, you need to supplement this habit somehow.

The best way to keep hydrated is to drink water, as everybody already knows. Water can be made into a more exciting beverage by adding lemon, lime, cinnamon, ginger, mint leaves, or even parsley. Warm water with squeeze of lemon juice straight from the fruit is a great way to start the day. This combination stimulates the digestive system and helps it to cleanse itself. The drink is actually very refreshing and will leave you feeling better than a caffeine drink once you’ve got over the first day or two of withdrawal headaches. You need to drink around two litres of water every day, and this will keep you fully hydrated and also help to flush toxins out of your system.

Food that gives you everything your body needs, and nothing it doesn’t

When it comes to what you eat, the things to avoid should be obvious. Fast food, packaged meals, cakes, biscuits, and any other sort of sweet foods need to be knocked off your shopping list. The number one rule when it comes to energised nutrition is to keep everything as natural as possible. That’s right, as many vegetables as you can manage along with other types of organic food are the way to go.

This may not be what you want to hear but leafy green vegetables are the best source of concentrated nutrition available. Things like watercress, kale, spinach, and collard need to be pushed into your daily diet whether you like it or not. Very few people actually eat enough of these, so make sure you’re one of the people that does. Other great veg to eat includes cauliflower (not with cheese!), brussel sprouts, and broccoli, because they contain lots of fibre and antioxidants.

Other types of food that really help your body include onions, garlic, and egg yolks, because they contain sulphur which helps to keep the liver healthy. Try not to eat too much fruit, because generally they have a high level of fructose in them, which means your liver has to process it. A small amount each day is ok, mainly for the vitamins they contain. Reducing the amount of fruit you eat will lower your sugar intake and help you to keep slim.

Sources of protein should be limited to wild fish and organic chickens. Sticking to white meat will provide you with the protein you need while avoiding the cholesterol you don’t. You should feel lighter after meals and will have all the energy you need to exercise. Avoid any type of processed meat at all costs. These are full or emulsifiers and the worst parts of the animal they are made form, and are of very little nutritional value.

Sticking to these types of foods and drinks will do your body wonders. It will eliminate the free radicals in your system, and a good diet combined with regular exercise will keep your mind and body healthy.

If you would like any Nutritional Advice or Support, and any Ski Fitness Training just let us know Happy days.

So a few weeks ago I went to watch a really good friend in Panto and she had this book in her dressing room - The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth, which Bruce Forsyth apparently does daily (Read:http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/03/29/my-dad-bruce-is-strictly-fab-115875-21234751/) .  It is based on 5 key exercises which the Tibetan Monks recommend to do daily to increase the energy in your votex and chakra’s.  Now to me it doesn’t really matter what you think about energy, as long as you are willing to give things a go!  My Mum is very open to many alternative ways of medicine, energy and healing so I am aware of this, however, I know may people who have gained energy and wellbeing from the exercises without this awareness.

You start by practising each of the 5 exercises three times, then over the course of 10 weeks you build the exercises up to 21 times each, every day.  There are recommendations about setting positive mantra’s for the day, drinking lots of water, eating good foods and raw eggs! Plus an extra chapter that is perhaps appropriate to to the Tibetan Monks where absenting from any physical relationship with another is advocated for eternal youthfulness.

Now I began a week ago on recommendation from my friend and the benefits she has gained! I have combined this new morning routine with the Infinity Pro Power Band (See previous Blog) to see if indeed, my energy and ‘youthfulness’ will increase!  My work involves a lot of physical & mental activity with my clients, which I love but can use a lot of energy.  I really enjoy heading out for muddy runs and exploring places but felt it would be good to have something that balances this more physical angle of my life.  I learned & practised Ashtanga Yoga (with Brigid Swanson in Bristol) last year and now I am adapting this into my day.

After a week I can say that it definately has a detoxing affect, I have drunk a lot more water and needed a lot more sleep which is unusual as my sleep is great, and my training load is not that high.  I have though woken more energised, and whilst it is difficult to quantify the benefits as I eat and lead a fairly energised, healthy lifestyle I would say I think they are there! I am looking forward to 10 weeks time when I am practising it fully, and if I am managing to spin effectively 21 times without falling over there may be some hope for me in Strictly Come Dancing ….currently at 8 spins, there is no hope!!

So if you are intrigued click on the link below and let me know how you get on…… and if you think in a few weeks I look 10 years younger, let me know too!! Thank you to my gorgeous friend for the suggestion… we can compare results in a few weeks!!

To buy the Book click here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancient-Secret-Fountain-Youth/dp/0753540053/ref=pd_sim_b_1

Next Blog: B-Fit Master Classes, Competitions & More

Following Kit Testing – ON Running Cloud Shoe

A week ago our Head Coach was sent an Infinity Pro Power Band to test….

So what’s it all about and what do we think?

The Infinity Pro explains how we are bombarded with positive ions causing people to feel tired and lacking in energy. The Positive Ions are created from all sorts of things including exhaust fumes, electrical equipement, mobile phones etc.  These then create free radicals which damange the bodies tissues, cause aging and some disease.  Negative Ions destroy positive ones, balancing things and giving you lots of energy.

The Infinity Pro is packed full or Tourmaline, a semi precious stone which has scientifcally be proven to release high levels of negative ions.  From using the Power Band people have reported better balance, strength, felxibility, sleep mood, concentration, detox and much more!

What did we think…..?

A week into testing and I would agree! I sleep very well anyway but felt I slept much deeper, especially noticeable on the first night of wearing and bounced out of bed with even more energy than normal, even after a hard training session.  I would say there is a detoxing affect as I have drunk about 500ml more most days than normal. Circulation wise I suffer with the cold at Bootcamp, and my hands and feet have felt better! So overall I would highly recommend it, and think that anything that naturally helps to boost our energy and wellbeing is a good things! They are also bringing out an i-phone cover, which I would recommend if you have an i-phone of course!

To find out more about the Infinity Pro log onto http://www.infinitypro.com/

Thanks Infinity Pro for sending us one, and anyone else who has any feedback on them do let us know!

Next Blog all about the 5 Exercises that boost Energy & Youthfulness and how we have got on with that……

This weekend I organised a suprise party for my Mum’s 60th Birthday. She lives in Scotland, so we bought her a flight and asked her to meet us (myself, two brothers, sister and partners) at the Albert Hall …. the surprise Cirque Du Soliel Totem, one of her requests. We managed to get the most amazing seats, Mum was super excited and we all had  a great time.  But why am I telling you this…..

Well!  All I can say is that the performers from Cirque Du Soliel are amazing! I have seen them twice now, last weekend and in New York whilst visiting my Dad.

The Core Strength, Balance, Flexibility, Confidence and Energy each and every one has is inspiring, motivating and exciting.  The positions they manage to get into, and then hold must require the most ridiculous amount of strength and control. Plus if anyone is looking for an excellent visual for Rock Hard Abs, Perfect Posture & Core Strength this is definately the place to go to!! The body definition combined with the control, power and confidence was inspiring! Look out Team Energised Clients….

I just wondered how much you would be able to do with your own fitness, strength and confidence? If you just stretched your boundaries by about 10% what would be possible? Often we limit ourselves by what we think is possible for us, yet actively encourage and support someone else in achieving their dreams.

This month’s Women’s Fitness Magazine has a feature from Alevtyna Titarenko from Cirque Du Soliel about her workouts and how to gain a strong, lean and confident body! Her Aerial Act was simply breathtaking and the positions she held I can only imagine trying in my dreams!!  Check out page 42 – 45, in the Feb 2012 Issue (You can subscribe for £1 a month too!)  and see her in the Aerial Gymnastics section – breathtaking summarises it well.

I wonder if you stretched your boundaries, and did something different how you would feel. I am sure that if I did a workout with the Cirque Du Soliel athletes I would not be ‘fit’! Perhaps we should try that – it could be interesting….! Yet in my every day life I am fit and strong.

So if this week you did something different, trained differently, ate wisely, spoke positively to yourself and stretched your boundaries by 10% what would you find yourself doing and aiming towards by the end of the week?

And to those of you who say you can’t or don’t know how ….. here is some evidence from every day clients who had the confidence and stretched their boundaries … Felicity – 2 years ago she couldn’t really even walk or stand up straight now she is hula hooping 5km easily, Rhona had a swelling on her brain and couldn’t remember who I was (some may like that concept after a PT Session!) and is now returning to Bootcamp, Rachel had never done any real fitness and she trekked to the North Pole, Adam suffered a complete physical and mental breakdown, returning to run a half marathon with his life and confidence re energised, ‘A’ is short listed for the Olympics this year following a major hip operation, and Sophie qualified for Kona IM first time, and placed top 10 whilst working full time!

Anything is possible – you just had to find out what you want to do, focus on making it happen, getting the support in place to make it happen and believing that you CAN DO IT.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts…. and if we can help in anyway to increase your confidence & fitness to achieve anything from starting fitness to a crazy charity challenge or race do let us know.