July News 2011

Hi all

Well a quick update on what's happening at Revolution.

At the end of last month we joined with South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate and Tuesdays and Thursdays became karate days at Revolution. These classes are going well and some hard work has started towards gradings and gaining belts for progress and ability.

Michelle, started her ladies kick-boxing two mornings a week not for gradings but to keep fit, tone up, lose weight and learn a little self defence at the same time.

Thursdays also became running day. The Revolution Runners set off at 6pm on a Thursday to view Rotherham on foot. Currently building up everyone's confidence and ability we do approx 5k at a variety of speeds. We've been lucky with the weather so far but its only a matter of time so if you come along a lightweight waterproof is worth the investment.

Last week saw, Genesis Nutrition set up its stall within Revolution. Genesis is a supplement store to meet all your nutritional needs. They have a range of proteins, carbohydrates, post and pre workout drinks, creatine and other supplements. Call in and find out what they have.

Saturday 9th is Rotherham Rocks day in All Saints Sq and our very own Ellie is modelling, call down, join in the fun and give her some support. It should be a good day, very entertaining.

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May so far has been great.. We have been joined by Michelle Nixon as our gym manager and she is already like part of the family. If you haven't said hi, you should, she's a self proclaimed nice person and we have to agree. Watch out though because she is a 3rd Dan Kickboxer and Kickboxing instructor so don't get on her wrong side...... Then we had the shower debacle... those men's showers will be right eventually. We have replaced the pump and all its well but we have bigger and better plans for the future so bare with us... lol - literally in the shower.







Sherwood/Clumber Park 10k

Jon, Rachael and Nicola Christie took part, Nicola split the couple with all three finishing just over 55 minutes - a great result. The day was brilliant, not hot, a little drizzle but a great event with beer tents, wine tasting, music and commentary for those that didn't run, climbing walls and play areas for kids. Its well worth the day out next year if you fancy it.

Sheffield Half Marathon

Pat and Claire did this one, a gruelling 13 miles around the streets of sheffield culminating in Don Valley Stadium. Both did great in just over two hours, well done guys.







NABBA Northeast 2011

Mick Green entered his first bodybuilding show this year as a Master. He has worked really hard with personal training from our own Jon Clark. All that hard work, dedication and diet paid off when he placed 2nd in his class against some stiff competition in the NABBA Northeast Championship 2011. This is no mean feat for his first competition, lets see where this takes him...

Other developments in the pipeline for June are a supplement shop with full range of health and sport supplements right here in your every own Revolution Gym. Also in June the South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate school will extend its classes to Revolution on Tuesdays and Thursdays so watch this space......... more details on both to follow....




Revolution Gym and Fitness, Rotherham, voted Best Gym in Rotherham 2011 by listeners of RotherFM

Who can benefit from more activity?

Well the bonus here is you can - because everyone can. Whatever your age, size, current physical condition. You are never too old or unfit to start doing something you might just need to think about what that something is.

The greatest benefit is experienced by people who are inactive andwho start regular moderate levels of physical activity.

Health risks will decrease as you do more.

Ask yourself how much you do already? Think about your work and home time. Add up the time you a physically active.

How much should you do?


Any increase in activity will benefit your health but experts agree that all adults should aim to build up to at least 30 mins of moderate physical activity on 5 days of the week or more.



Source: British Heart Foundation Booklet - Get Active


Revolution Gym and Fitness, Rotherham, voted Best Gym in Rotherham 2011 by listeners of RotherFM

How Activity Can Help

Inactivity is one of the major causes of coronary heart disease and stroke in Britain. People who are inactive have twice the risk of developing coronary heart disease compared with active people. Regular activity slows down the narrowing of the arteries to the heart and brain that occurs with age. The more exercise you do, the stronger and more efficient the heart becomes so it can pump more blood with each beat.

Physical activity can help to reduce high blood pressure. It also reduces the likelihood of developing it in the first place. If you have high blood pressure, avoid certain 'weight bearing' exercises like lifting weights, consult your doctor and start steady regular cardio exercise.

Being active is shown to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression - so it really can help make you happier.

The story so far then is that if you exercise within your limits it is good for you. Like everything done to excess it can be harmful. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns before commencing exercise but , do it, tKe the lunge start the rest of your life today.......





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