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COTSWOLD Fitness


Cotswold Essence columnist, Lottie Keble


GOING BACK TO BASICS


IN this article I have been inspired by simplicity, by common sense, by going back to basics. As a fitness professional I am constantly manoeuvring within the saturated sphere of the fitness industry. It takes dedicated time to sift through all the claims of every new gadget and every must do exercise in order to separate marketing argot from truth. It was during one such perusal and alongside a discussion with one of my clients that I stumbled across the FUZZ speech by Dr Gene Hadley. Here, for once was a refreshing and fascinating examination of how our bodies just...work. So, here goes, here’s my


summary of “the Fuzz”, and I hope you finish reading feeling the same sense of appreciation for how truly great our bodies are and how empowering it is to take them into hand... Hadley (whilst demonstrating


on human cadavers, slightly macabre), surmises that each night that we close our eyes and drift away, our bodies, rather like empty houses, accumulate a kind of dust. This fuzziness is found between the interfaces of our muscles, and upon waking it is this build up that makes us feel stiff, and makes us want to stretch; in essence to melt the fuzz. It is movement and use of the body that melts this fuzziness which forms between the sliding surfaces of your musculature. However, what happens if you


should suddenly injure your shoulder? Naturally, we would seek to avoid any sort of aggravation, we would protect the joint and cease all movement around the affected area. But, what does this mean for our fuzz? Instead of one nights build up being simply melted away by a conscious movement, it remains. Sadly, this cycle could continue for another night, and perhaps even the week, or a month. The fuzz fibres will inevitably intertwine, therefore thickening resulting in even greater inhibition of the potential for movement. Now, not only are you fighting an injury but will need to restore the original


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movement lost; you have to fight that fuzz. This phenomenon is also


partly responsible for the ageing process. If we kick our feet up and stop moving our range of motion will ultimately decrease. Our musculature are literally solidifying due to this pesky little fuzz. Only by a conscious decision to keep the joints oiled and moving, to keep those muscles active, are we able to take responsibility for stiffness. But don’t be alarmed, it need not be an intensive exercise routine, just a flowing of movement that keeps the body supple; so if we want to stay young we have to keep on going! Personality expression visible


through our posture will also help or hinder our bodies from this furring up. Hold yourself hunched and small and after time this will be the only way that you can hold yourself, a rather sobering thought. So, next time


you would rather snuggle up on your sofa and skip the gym, the exercise class, or even the simple act of moving and stretching, think of your poor muscles, think of the fuzz, and get melting.


For any


queries or advice on stretch classes, personal training etc. please do not hesitate to contact Lottie Keble on the mobile: 07771587053 or alternatively email: llkeble@ hotmail.com.


Lymphatic Management


THE lymphatic system is made up of groups of lymph nodes or glands throughout the body, connected by a network of lymphatic vessels. It contains cells which fight infection, transports excess fluid from body tissues and gets rid of waste and bacteria. Lymphoedema is swollen, painful


and or heavy limbs, due to an abnormal build-up of a fluid called lymph in the body tissues. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)


is an advanced massage therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialised and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This stimulates the lymphatic vessels to help remove waste products, reduce and ease swelling. It is deeply relaxing, promotes the


healing of fractures, torn ligaments, sprains and lessens pain. It may strengthen the immune system as part of “detox” treatment. Relieves fluid congestion: swollen ankles, tired puffy eyes and swollen legs due to pregnancy. MDL promotes healing of wounds and burns and improves the appearance of old scars or stretch marks. Can also be used to speed healing after cosmetic surgery, liposuction and vaser surgery. The first visit to a trained MLDUK


practitioner will include a consultation during which the therapist will


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recommend the number and frequency of future sessions. Each session will last approximately one hour. Where appropriate the therapist will work in conjunction with your medical practitioner. You will be asked to remove some of your clothing and lie down on the treatment bed where you will be covered in towels to keep you warm. MLD helps to increase the rate of removal of waste products, toxins and excess fluid from the body’s tissues. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC


STIMULATION (EMS) In the UK this therapy is mostly used


for arthritis, MS and back pain conditions. A gentle, non-invasive therapy. Patients relax and hardly feel this soothing effective therapy. Magnetic fields used in Viofor JPS


Systems are extremely low frequency magnetic fields. The main biological effects of magneto stimulation mechanism are actions: analgesic, anti- inflammatory, relaxing, antispastic, restitutive, vasodilatatory, angiogenetic, stabilizing cell membranes and it also improves blood circulation. Magneto Stimulation is particularly recommended to treat pain of various origin, motor system diseases or neurological diseases. It is very effective in post-traumatic, post-burn and neurological rehabilitation.


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