ESPA Club Life May Edition

CLUB LIFE MAY EDITION A Monthly Members Newsletter

SPRING TO LIFE Dear Members, We hope you all had an ‘Egg-cellent’ Easter full of indulgent treats and relaxing retreats. As we look ahead and daydream of summer sunshine and sandy beaches, hop into Health with our May edition of Club Life: Our May edition of Club Life includes: • • • • • • • • •

Spring into Shape Say Hello to Our New Personal Trainers Stop the Spring Sneezes & Sniffles A Top Training Tip: Try a Compact Workout Indulge in the Full Mon-tea Get off to a Running Start A New Destination for Detox Make Your Nutrition Work for You Love Your Skin

We invite you to delight in our May edition of Club Life, full of Day Spas, social gatherings and tips from our health and wellness experts at ESPA Life at Corinthia as our countdown to summer begins!

With Best Wishes, Richard D’Silva Sales and Membership Manager at ESPA Life at Corinthia For further information on any of our upcoming events, please contact Richard D’Silva on +44 (0) 20 7321 3232 or email richard.dsilva@corinthia.com

SPRING INTO SHAPE Spring into Shape for Summer 2014 with an invigorating Day Spa at ESPA Life at Corinthia. Emerge feeling totally invigorated and on your way to beach body ready after a Personal Training Session, Tone & Firm Body Wrap, Cut and Red Carpet Blow-dry at our Daniel Galvin Salon and detoxifying lunch in the Spa Lounge.

Your experience includes: • • • • •

A 90 minute Personal Training Session A 25 minute Tone & Firm Body Wrap A Cut and Red Carpet Blow-dry or Gents Cut at Daniel Galvin at Corinthia A one course detoxifying light lunch in The Spa Lounge Enjoy full use of the extensive Thermal Floor with amphitheatre, sauna, steam room, swimming & vitality pool.

£310 per person To book, please call +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 or email espalife.london@corinthia.com and quote “SPRING INTO SHAPE DAY SPA”.

Terms & Conditions: Offer valid from 25th March 2014 to 20th June 2014 and subject to availability Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Access to Thermal Floor for a maximum period of 2 hours. Offer available throughout the week, excluding Saturdays.

SAY HELLO TO OUR NEW PERSO

We would like to introduce you to Adam and Ryan, w with extensive knowledge in health and fitness and w Ryan

“Since qualifying from the European Institute Of Fitn with functional exercises but to focus more specifical to poor nutritional choices this knowledge has been also a skill that I have enjoyed mastering over the yea Incorporating boxing moves/punches with body weig fat burning, body changing workouts that will re-ene Adam

“My appetite for learning about the processes of the from Canterbury University in 2003. I have progresse knowledge, in order to provide a better and more pro and conditioning for endurance, and I am currently a September. I have coached numerous clients through Ironman events.

No matter what your goal, be it fat loss, general heal and lungs), and strength and conditioning work (mus it must be fun and with my knowledge of numerous resistance), I believe I can provide fun and beneficial

ONAL TRAINERS!

who join us as part of the Personal Training Team at ESPA Life at Corinthia. Both join us we are delighted to have them on our team.

ness my passion has been not only to improve my overall knowledge of the human body lly on Fat loss for clients. Having worked with clients that have developed Diabetes due invaluable. Being able to listen to what a client’s needs & putting this in to practice is ars of training, along with my very approachable personality, Boxercise background – ght complexes - and training style I am able to put clients through a great range of fun, ergise & kick start your way back to fitness.”

human anatomy has not dwindled since graduating with a sport and exercise degree ed my personal training career by constantly looking for ways to improve my own oductive service to my clients. I specialise in super endurance training, and strength a Level 1 British Triathlon certified coach; I will be undertaking the level 2 course in h marathons, long course swimming events (3km +), and half distance and full distance

lth or performance, there must be the correct amount of cardiovascular work (heart scles and bones). The correct amount of these will provide the best results. Moreover, different training methods, from kettlebells to calisthenics (use of own bodyweight for workouts for a number of goals.”

S TO P THE SPRING SNEEZES AND SNIFFLES The first sounds of spring are traditionally the call of the cuckoo and the bleating of newborn lambs.

This year, the sneezes and sniffles of Britain’s 12million hayfever sufferers are just as likely to be heard.

Hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a common condition affecting 15-20% of the UK population annually. It often occurs in association with asthma and/or eczema.

It is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, causing an inflammatory reaction. This triggers symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy, red and watery eyes and sneezing.

The majority of people manage their allergies through antihistamines, which may or may not work very well, and can cause the feeling of being ‘sleepy’ or ‘speedy’, depending on which type they take. Nasal sprays containing small amounts of corticosteroids are also used. All of these methods do not offer a ‘cure’ but represent a type of long term dependency.

Chinese medicine has much to offer in the treatment of hay fever, as well as, in the treatment of eczema and asthma. All these conditions are the result of an over-activity of the immune system and one of the great strengths of Chinese medicine is in the regulation of the immune system. Modern published research on the effectiveness of certain herbal medicines for allergic rhinitis has shown interesting and positive results. For example, The Journal of International Immunopharmacology, found that not only did the nasal symptoms reduce, but an immunemodulating effect was shown through the blood tests – which meant that, rather than just suppressing the patient’s symptoms, as with steroid or antihistamine medication, a deeper more curative effective was achieved.

So why not stop the sniffles and enjoy the springtime sunshine with 50% off your first Chinese Medication Consultation from our resident Acupuncturist, James Mutkin.

To book a consultation please call +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 or email espalife.london@corinthia.com Valid until May 31st 2014.

A TO P TRAINING TIP TRY A COMPACT WORKOUT High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is one of the best known training methods for improving cardiovascular fitness and explosive power, however, recent research has shown that it is also one of the best training methods for burning fat and toning muscle, giving you that lean sculpted look.

So what makes it so good?

The most recent study, out of Australia, reported that a group of females who followed a 20-minute HIIT program consisting of eight-second sprints followed by 12 seconds of rest lost an amazing six times more body fat than a group that followed a 40-minute cardio program performed at a constant intensity of 60% MHR. Also, a study presented by Florida State University, reported that those who performed HIIT cardio burned almost 10% more calories during the 24 hours

following exercise than a steady-state group, despite the fact that the total calories burned during each workout were the same.

As the principle of HIIT training is the same in whichever exercise you do (work at close to maximum effort for a defined, short time period, then recover for approximately 3 times that of the work time), you can change your workout every session whilst still achieving the same benefits. This will drastically reduce the “boredom factor” and help keep motivation to train much higher, and as a result, there is a greatly increased chance of reaching your goals. The HIIT principle also allows, if necessary, for a more specific workout if training for a specific event.

You can also reduce significantly the amount of time on the treadmill, cross trainer or static cycle. The fat burning and fitness gaining properties of HIIT training have been proven to be equal if not greater in significantly less time than steady state exercise. It can therefore significantly reduce your workout time, thus meaning, you are more likely to adhere to a programme, than skip the gym altogether as you “don’t have the time.”

Here at the fitness suite at the Corinthia, we understand that time is of a premium.

Why not book in with one of the Personal trainers who will be happy to take you through a High Intensity Interval workout.

Purchase 4 personal training sessions and receive 6 sessions, a saving of £160.

To book a personal training session please call +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 or email espalife.london@corinthia.com

INDULGE IN THE FULL MON-TEA Whether you are enjoying a catch up with the friends or celebrating a special occasion, our Full Mon-tea experience is the ultimate pamper and play day in the heart of London. Start by getting gorgeous with the full works, including a detox conditioning treatment and a Red Carpet Blow Dry in our Daniel Galvin salon. Look good at the tips with a file and polish, whilst sipping a glass of ice cold Champagne. Knock ‘em dead as you walk into The Lobby Lounge to take Afternoon Tea under the iconic Baccarat chandelier, with the additional option of white or rosé Champagne.

Your experience includes: • • • • •

A Detox Hair Conditioning Treatment A Red Carpet Blow Dry A File and Polish A glass of Laurent-Perrier NV Champagne A Traditional Afternoon Tea in The Lobby Lounge under our stunning Baccarat chandelier

£135 per person To book, please call +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 or email espalife.london@corinthia. com and quote “FULL MON-TEA”.

Terms and Conditions: Available for up to 5 people at a time. Subject to availability. Available throughout the week, excluding Sunday. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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AVE REVIEW FROM OUR MARCH SOCIAL EVENT: A XOLOGY MASTERCLASS

ly drink cocktails but I went anyway. It was a chance not to think about work and I was curious, aware of the level of skill and artistry involved at the expert level. I was very pleasantly surprised s event. Hosted by a national champion, I learned to make some classics but of a greater interest were the stories. Stefano explained the history of cocktails and the circumstances surrounding volution of the classics. It was a very interesting and enjoyable evening!�

herine Davies, ESPA Life Club Member

THE NEW D ES TINATION FOR D ETOX

Viva Mayr returns on 30th May 2014 seeing ESPA Life at Corinthia become the new destin ESPA Life at Corinthia, Viva Mayr focus on your wellbeing with the overall aim being a bette where you can take active care of your health, purify and detoxify your body, and also lose

We would like to offer you the opportunity to experience this exclusive wellness approach o 2014, when visiting Viva Mayr Doctor, Dr Christine Stossier will be in house to offer bespok consultations starting from £300.

Treatment plans are tailored to the individual and can be spread out over 2 to 12 weeks. Th with Doctor Stossier consists of a medical consultation using Mayr diagnostics and Applied testing. Functional medical testing such as blood and saliva will be carried out if necessary. with supplements, personalised remedies, lifestyle advice and complementary treatments a vitamin infusions.

Treatment plans can be tailored for the below conditions: Acne, Allergies, Anxiety, Arthritis, Candidiasis, Cholesterol, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Cons Detoxification, Diabetes, Eczema, Headaches and Migraines, High Blood Pressure, Hyperthy Hypothyroidism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menopause, Menstrual Problems, Musculoskele Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Psoriasis Skin Conditions, Stress Stroke, Weight Gain, among Initial Consultation - £300 Follow Up Consultation - £150 For more information, please contact Johanna Doublet, ESPA Life Wellness Coordinator, on +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 or email wellness.london@corinthia.com.

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MAKE YOUR NUTRITION WORK FOR YOU Eve Kalinik, Nutritional Therapist and founder of Radish Nutrition, will host a culinary workshop and provide you with a hands-on guide to making healthy, quick and delicious food at our next social gathering.

Date: 15th May 2014 Time: 6.30pm - 8pm Location: The Spa Lounge The evening includes an introduction on how to make healthy eating choices, a talk on what stops us making healthy choices and the surprising idea that fast food can be healthy food. Sample dishes and take home our favourite, fast, fresh recipes for a savoury spring and summer.

To book this event, please contact Richard D’Silva on +44 (0) 20 7321 3232 or email richard.dsilva@corinthia.com

ESPA LOVE YOUR SKIN With spring comes dewy, peachy skin. Discover glowing and nourished skin with our Love Your Skin Promotion.

Receive an exclusive invitation to enjoy 25% off your next ESPA Facial after experiencing a 90 minute ESPA Facial. You can also take home a selection of complimentary products tailored specifically to you.

For more details on this promotion please contact ESPA Life at Corinthia on telephone +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 or email espalife.london@corinthia.com

Terms & conditions: One gift per customer, subject to availability.

This offer applies for new bookings only and applicable to ESPA Facials that are 90 minutes or longer.

This is offer is valid for use throughout the week, excluding Saturdays.

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