The mikebussPT Fitness Centre has now affiliated with British Weight Lifting and already has two coaches along with a support team specialising in Strength & Conditioning and Sports Nutrition in readyness for anyone who would be interested in taking up the sport and maybe help build a Swindon born Olympic Medal Winner in the future in this great sport!

If you are interested in trying out the Sport of Weight Lifting, then pop down to the mikebussPT Fitness Centre, Maxwell Street, Swindon, SN1 5DR anytime or just call: 07791 356 482 for further details.

• Membership is just £10per month and if you are under 18yrs old and in fulltime education, then membership is just £5per month.
• Anyone getting into our grassroots Development Squad will receive £5per month membership regardless of age.

57 women from the mikebussPT Fitness Centre have already signed up to Race for Life this year, on 2nd June 2013 at Lydiard Park in support of Cancer Research UK.

The Team so far have raised nearly £3000 with many fund raising ideas still to come in the build up to race day.  Mike Buss the founder of the mikebussPT Fitness Centre and his Fitness Staff, Steve Bowell, Ben Sawyer and Stephano will be getting their legs waxed for donations by the members who are keen to get payback on the fitness team for giving them exercises such as Burpees.

Laura Brake one of the female fitness team and the Lydiard Park PARKfit Leader is also raising money by getting BOOTCAMPfit tattooed on her butt cheek.

Local businesses supporting the mikebussPT Girls of which they have become known as have donated time, money and services to support this great cause and the girls efforts to beat cancer.

• San Marco Italian Resturant
• Tip2Toe Nail & Beauty
• Distinkt Tattoos

If you are a business that would like to add support to the team, then please contact Mike on: 07791 356 482

Beverley, who is best known for playing Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, will be hosting an introduction to fitness class on May 14 – Five lucky readers have already won a pair of tickets to this exclusive workout session at the mikebussPT Fitness Centre.

Speaking to Mike Buss about this Event, Mike said “Im really excited about Beverley coming to my gym, the talk and vibe around the gym right now is buzzing!”

Mike went on to say “We are looking forward to a host of celebs coming to the mikebussPT Fitness Centre over the next 12months and really looking to kick it off with a fitness Bang with Beverley Callard”

Beverley is in town performing at the Wyvern Theatre in ’The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’, which runs from May 13 to 18, and said everyone taking part will enjoy themselves.

“They will have a great time,” said Beverley, who has been a fitness instructor for 30 years.

“I usually start off with a bit of a chat and then put them through a workout class.

“I think we’ll be doing a bit of body chiselling in Swindon, but it will be tailored to the fitness levels of those taking part in the class.

“As soon as I see someone I know what I am going to do with them and how best to get them to achieve their potential.

“I am the best there is. I know that might sound a bit immodest but I am.

“I can read people’s bodies. Nobody in any of my classes ever looks at the clock as they are all having a good time. They love it.”

Fitness is something that has always been a part of Beverley’s life and she has run her career as an instructor alongside her career as an actress.

And she said taking on the role of Mari in Little Voice has given her a glimpse at what her life would be like without exercise.

“I would say I couldn’t imagine what my life would be like without exercise, but I can now as I had to put on two stone to play the role,” she said.

“Mari is a real juggernaut and is supposed to be lumpy and bumpy, so I’ve had to cut down.

“Which is another reason why I’m really looking forward to taking the class in Swindon. I can’t wait.”

The session will take place at mikebussPT Fitness Centre on Tuesday, May 14, from 2pm until 4pm.

And in addition to the pair of tickets, the winners will also receive one month’s free membership at the fitness centre, in Maxwell Street, courtesy of Mike Buss.

For more information about the mikebussPT Fitness Centre go to: www.mike-buss.com

Membership at the mikebussPT Fitness Centre in Maxwell Street, Swindon is just £10per month.

Contact Number is: 07791 356 482

Since Race for Life start in 1994, an incredible six million participants have raised over £493 million, making it the UK’s biggest fight against cancer and the largest women-only fundraising event.

Many people are inspired to take part in Race for Life, whether it is to celebrate the survival of cancer or in memory of a loved one, or just taking part to get fit or lose weight, all participants share one common goal – to raise money for Cancer Research, to fund ground-breaking research into new drugs and treatment and to give hope to a cancer- free future.

On Saturday, to mark the launch of Swindon’s Race for Life upcoming events, a flash mob grabbed the attention of the shoppers as The Parade was turned into a dance floor. Karen Hyde’s Zumba group and New College Performing Arts students performed the Race For Life dance – Cancer Slam, which consists of 10 dance moves that have all been named to help people remember the routine. This dance will form part of the warm-up for all Race for Life events this summer.

Last year, 3,174 women took part in Swindon’s Race for Life and raised an incredible £186,948.

This year, the organisers hope to exceed that number and want 3,500 participants to join in and help raise £205,000 at Lydiard Park on Sunday 2^nd June 2013.

There are two 5k events taking place at 11am and 3pm.

The race is non-competitive, it’s for women of all ages, and it doesn’t matter how fit you are, it’s the taking part that counts, you can walk, run, hop, skip or even dance your way around the 5k route.

You can sign up individually or get your girlfriend’s or work colleagues together and sign up as a team.

So join in this year’s Race For Life and show cancer who is boss!

To enter or for further details with great tips on fundraising, log onto : www.raceforlife.org

By Helen Wright

Gym Manager, mikebussPT Fitness Centre

The Internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors are back with a brand new UK tour – Return of the Master. The new tour opened on Thursday 4^th April at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

This show is unlike any other, a beautifully theatrical Kung Fu show, blending Buddhist Meditation, intense discipline and their rigorous martial arts training to demonstrate amazing feats of agility, strength and skill. This show is an extravaganza, stunning costumes, fabulous scenery, acrobatic skills, and a total celebration of mind- over -matter of which the human body is capable.

The Choreography is spectacular, using atmospheric music to enhance the fighting scenes, the skill of the 22 professionally trained Kung Fu masters is breath-taking, as they demonstrate disciplines such as qigong, animal imitation boxing, drunken boxing, and fight scenes with dangerous traditional weapons.

You are treated to witness some extraordinary stunts – a warrior lies on 4 scimitar blades with a bed of nails placed on his stomach while a second warrior then lies on top of that, to have a marble slab placed on his stomach and it smashed with a sledgehammer, whilst the audience gasp in utter astonishment.

There were a few light- hearted interludes involving audience participation, the highlight being when 25 children were invited on the stage to get involved in some Kung Fu training, the children appeared to love it and it certainly delighted and entertained the audience!

The Shaolin Warriors are undoubtedly the Masters of Kung Fu and exceed all expectations.

It is highly entertaining and a must see breath-taking show for Family Audiences and Martial Art enthusiasts alike – the only downside is that you go home feeling very unfit!

The shows are available until early July at various venues around the Uk, to book tickets :

 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/shaolin-warriors/

By Helen Wright

mikebussPT Ltd

How can Pilates help my posture?

Fitness Pilates is challenging yet safe exercise that promotes a balanced body, a longer, leaner, toned shape, superb posture, a flat stomach, a strong back and increased mobility and flexibility. It also increases strength and endurance, improves balance and co-ordination, all without producing over developed or bulky muscles.

No surprise then that Pilates is a firm favourite with celebrities and the public at large and is backed by GPs, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists.

Correct posture is the position where the body functions most efficiently and effectively whether it is static or in motion.

Posture is the alignment between the various parts of the body. Good posture underlies all exercise and exercise techniques and is the foundation for movement. Incorrect posture allows physical stress to build up in certain areas, ultimately leading to pain and injury. In relation to posture the two most important fitness components are flexibility and strength. Postural changes are often associated with poor muscle tone (weakness) together with too much muscle tone (tightening) in others.

The quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident and can help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance, decrease your risk of injury and improve your biomechanical efficiency. Over the course of your life, good posture can prevent painful physical strain in your joints.

The aim with Fitness Pilates is to redress the balance in muscle tone by using stretching exercises to lengthen tight muscles, combined with strengthening exercises to increase the tone of lax muscles.

It is possible to change and improve poor postural habits – by including Fitness Pilates in your exercise programme.

Fitness Pilates is a training option that focuses on the body as a human kinetic chain. By applying the fundamental Pilates technique and exercises, Fitness Pilates aims to offset musculoskeletal imbalances, give you a great workout and stretch.

The aim of Fitness Pilates is to identify basic postural imbalances and through Pilates based exercises:

• Increase muscular balance and strength
• Improve posture
• Help your body function occupationally and recreationally at its best.

The Pilates technique focuses on strengthening the centre by re-training the mind and body to recruit core muscles. Basic Pilates involves finding and maintaining the neutral position of the spine during standing, sitting and lying positions. This is often referred to as Core Stability. By working through a range of exercises designed to distract your core, your core strength improves, along with your posture and flexibility.

WHAT IS FITNESS PILATES?

Once called “the best kept secret of the chic, rich, famous and beautiful,” Pilates is now a household name. Fitness Pilates is based on the original teachings of Joseph Pilates and effective exercise prescription. Each exercise is designed to make the maximum use of your time by targeting the deep postural muscles of the body, building strength from the inside out and re-balancing your muscles.

Fitness Pilates attacks the roots of bad posture by toning little-used muscles groups in the abdomen, torso, upper and lower back, while incorporating a slow breathing technique to energise the body. Fitness Pilates moves are also designed to work the muscles of the whole body (abdominals, lower back, thighs, buttocks, calves, arms, shoulders) and to gently lengthen them. The result is a body that is properly aligned and at less risk of injury. It is a no- impact class suitable for men and women of all ages, levels and abilities, is a good way to relax and unwind and is also weight-bearing exercise so can help to prevent osteoporosis.

By Sonya Dykes Brown

FITNESS Pilates Instructor

mikebussPT Fitness Centre, Swindon

Contact: http://www.facebook.com/sonya.dykesbrown?ref=ts&fref=ts

FITkidz Fitness & Activity Camp is back!!! And BIGGER Than Before!

For ages 5yrs to 10yrs (Primary School Age)

After the success of our Easter FITkidz Camp we have extened the hours to a full morning of fun and fitness.

Activities wil include, team games, kids introduction to first aid, team building activities to promote communication skills, arts and crafts, sports game and much much more.

AND STILL JUST £5 PER DAY! This just cant be beaten for great value for money and showing kids fitness can be so much FUN!

Kids will also recieve a glass of milk each day and a piece of fruit to help promote healthy eating lifestyles

Dates:

• Tuesday 28th May
• Wednesday 29th May
• Thursday 30th May
• Friday 31st May

Each day will be restricted to 20 children, so you will need to book ahead.

To Book, contact us by:

Email: activelifeuk@hotmail.com

Tel: 07791 356 482

NLP is widely recognised across the world as a powerful tool for rapid change and the achievement of excellence. 

This one day workshop will give you an overview of what NLP is and its principles.  The focus of this workshop is personal development.

What will the 1 Day NLP Taster Cover?

• Influence people effectively
• Get on the same wavelength as strangers instantly
• Set and achieve goals that will fire you up!
• Put yourself and others into powerful, positive states
• Discover a new way of looking at the world!

At the most basic level, most people enrol on this programme because they are fascinated in the art and science of being human, and you just never know how far that fascination can take you!

This popular Taster Day is an easy and enjoyable way to learn more about NLP and see whether the longer courses will be of interest you including a Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming.  As well as learning something new during the day.

Learning NLP will help you develop enhanced self-awareness, deeper levels of personal congruence and give you robust skills for helping yourself and others to achieve important goals and make significant shifts in many life contexts.

To book onto the next course or to find out more details, call: 07791 356 482 or email: activelifeuk@hotmail.com or even simply call in at the gym. mikebussPT Fitness Centre, The Old School House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5DR

BOKWA Launch at the mikebussPT Fitness Centre

March 2013 saw the launch of BOKWA at the mikebussPT Fitness Centre, this dance based aerobic fitness class has been building a large following looking for the next thing after Zumba -The fitness Industry moves fast and classes are proof of that, with energetic dance based classes found in every fitness club around the world.

After the success of Zumba, people have been looking for the next Dance fitness craze to push you even further and BOKWA gives you just that! 

Bokwa® is a new and completely different approach to group exercise that is rapidly spreading across the globe.

Bokwa® participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine. Moving together to today’s most popular music, participants off all ages draw the Bokwa® L, 3, J, K and dozens of other steps.

Bokwa Is Different
 
No Counting Steps
Because Bokwa® steps are structured and based on the forms of letters and numbers, doing Bokwa® does not require you to count steps, like a traditional 8 count followed by most dance fitness programs. Simply feel the music and freely move with the beat. And the dozens of other class participants that are sharing the energy and excitement with you.

No Choreography
Once you know the step, you own it and can do it without following an instructor’s personal choreography. Because the steps follow the same structure, whether you are doing it in Taiwan, Australia, England or the US, Bokwa® is truly universal.

Today’s Popular Radio Hits
We do Bokwa® to popular music that appeals to a global audience. The music is energizing and addictive and it is likely the same feel good songs you listen to in your car.

Everyone Can Do Bokwa®.
Because the steps are structured as letters and numbers everyone can do Bokwa®. 4-year-old kids.75 year old men and women. People with two left feet who cannot dance. World champion Latin and ballroom dancers. All having a terrific experience in the same class!

It Does Not Feel Like Working Out At All.
Because of the energizing music, the fun and predictable steps and great motivation coming from people moving together to music, participants become addicted to Bokwa®. You would not even realize you were burning up to 1,200 calories in one workout.