BalanceMayIssue2017 - 9

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AL L A B OUT YOU

Six steps to a more energised you

JUMP FOR JOY
Trampolining
CO M BAT FAT I G U E
The Tiredness Cure
by Dr Sohère Roked

Funnyman Chris Ramsey has
confessed to enjoying a spot of
trampolining while on tour and
why not? According to Nasa,
trampolining is around 70% more
efficient than jogging when it
comes to keeping fit. It's also
good for your lymphatic system,
which gets rid of any toxins in
the body. Oh, and it's lots of fun.
oxygenfreejumping.co.uk

Feeling bleary-eyed on a Monday
morning is fairly standard for most
people. However, if you're forever
in such a state, this book could
potentially change your life. Written
by Dr Sohère Roked who, as a GP,
trained in both conventional and
holistic medicine, is a breath of
fresh air. (£12.99, Vermilion)

GET UP
AND G O
Garmin
Fenix 5S
If this doesn't get you
active, we're not sure
what will. When it comes
to wearable tech, the
Garmin Fenix 5S (£499.99)
feels like a new high. This
GPS sports watch boasts
wrist-based heart rate,
dedicated activity profiles
(including swimming),
smart notifications and
more. And, by using one
of the many apps and
widgets, you can even
change the watch face
to an image of your
choosing. garmin.com

LI FT
YO U R
SPI RI TS
The Ritual Of Laughing Buddha
Revitalizing collection
We love a bit of self-gifting, especially
if we can justify that it's beneficial. This
Laughing Buddha gift set is designed
to invigorate and lift your spirits. Take
the Happy Mist: it's packed with moodenhancing cedar wood and positivityinducing citrus, ideal for a spray before
you head off to an energy-boosting
laughter yoga class. As well as the
Happy Mist, the set includes body
cream, foaming shower gel and body
scrub, all for £39.50. rituals.com

STRUT YOUR STUF F
Ted Baker Activewear
There was a time when
working out meant wearing
plain shorts and a top.
However, Ted Baker has
transformed even the
most lifeless gym into a
vibrant catwalk thanks
to its new Activewear.
It's proof that you can
be sporty and stylish,
as this collection boasts
striking patterns on highperformance fabrics (such
as the sports bra, below,
£55 and shorts £59).
After all, why shouldn't
you look and feel good
while breaking a sweat?
tedbaker.com

A ND BREATHE...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Apparently, Las Vegas casinos pump
in oxygen to keep gamblers awake
and alert. If that's true, you're
going to feel like a new person
after undergoing hyperbaric
oxygen therapy. Visit the clinic
in Chelsea, enter a purposebuilt chamber and receive 10-15
times more oxygen than normal
at an increased atmospheric
pressure. Warning: you may do
a cartwheel on your way out.
hyperbaricoxygentherapy.co.uk

TA L K T O S TRANG ERS

by Bernadette Russell

Last week, I was on a
full tube in rush hour.
It was baking hot, and
a woman accidentally
stood on my foot. We
were all squashed and
uncomfortable. A man
suddenly said: 'Come
on, this is madness;
let's all get off and go

BE KIND: PUBLIC
TRANSPORT

on holiday together'.
Everyone began to
smile and laugh.
A C HEERF UL TRIP

People like that man,
the witty announcers
at the Underground
station who say
'you're going to have a
beautiful day', the bus
driver who waits as you
run panting to the stop
- these are the people
who make travelling in
London bearable.

May 2017 BALANCE

I reckon we should
all contribute to this.
Let's all start smiling,
saying 'hello', 'thanks'
and 'goodbye' to our bus
drivers and TfL staff.
Check no one around
you needs a seat more
than you - if you're
not sure, look out for
badges or just ask. Help
people with luggage,
buggies, heavy bags or
directions; give loose
change to buskers
or charity collectors.

SPREA D TH E LOV E

We've all heard
countless times that
no one talks to one
another on public
transport in London.
So try being friendlier
- have a natter, ask
people how they are
and hand over copies
of Balance when
you're done with
them. We know we live
in the best city in the
world; let's make it the
friendliest city, too.

http://oxygenfreejumping.co.uk http://www.tedbaker.com http://hyperbaricoxygentherapy.co.uk http://www.garmin.com http://www.rituals.com

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