Skinny Rebel Workout

A few weeks ago I was invited to the Conrad Hotel St James to train with Skinny Rebel and experience altitude training. Altitude training is performed at high altitude or by wearing an altitude mask to prepare an athlete's body to cope with a reduced supply of oxygen. With Skinny Rebel you experience a high intensity, full body workout with the option of wearing the altitude mask for some or all of the session.
By wearing an altitude mask, the skinny rebel workout exposes the body to reduced oxygen levels. With less oxygen available in the air and less oxygen circulating in your blood.

FITNESS BENEFITS:

 

• Improved aerobic performance
• Enhanced power output and speed
• Improved strength and endurance
• Increased exercise-till-exhaustion (ETE)
• Reduced recovery time after exertion
• Faster rehabilitation and injury recovery

 

PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS:

 

• Decreased resting heart rate
• New blood cell production 
• New blood capillary growth 
• Improved antioxidant balance 
• Promotion of health and wellness
• Improved physiological function 

Now you may think it sounds easy wearing a mask and doing a short 45 minute workout but let me say 45 minutes is enough. With the supress of oxygen to your brain its surprising how difficult 10 burpees can be. You start off feeling very confident on the first set and its almost like a switch is switched and your body comes to a complete stop but if you keep focused on your breathing somehow you manage to push through. Another thing which surprised me is how quickly your brain starts working over time. I got to a point where a simple conversation became impossible and I had to think about each word just to string a sentence together.

Overall it was a great experience and something I would recommend if you need an extra push in your training or just need to spice it up and give you a different focus.

If you want to give Altitude training a go please email info@skinnyrebel.com to sign up.

 

 

Pink Parcel

After the stressful week I've had having put an offer on a house with my boyfriend for it to be then dragged out over 5 days for us to be then out bid. This blog post is coming just in the knick of time. In the short 5 days I have realised what stress can do. Its put me off my food, given me a bad belly, my skins broken out in spots, I've not slept properly and the big one... its brought my 'time of the month' on 4 days early, being on the pill this is not something I expected to happen.

 

 

 

So after all that I will get to the point. I recently came across Pink Parcel. Pink Parcel is the saving grace to your monthly demon. For £12.99 P+P included you receive tampons or towels and a variety of beauty and lifestyle treats. These treats change each month, so opening your box will always be a surprise.

 

How it works?

• First you select your brand and preferred product. Pink Parcel have lots of brands to choose from Tampax, U by Kotex, Lil-Lets, Organyc, Always and Bodyform.
• Then give your monthly cycle dates, how long does your cycle last, when do you think your next period will start?
• Select your delivery date. You can choose between the 10th, 20th or 28th. Your parcel will be delivered the same day each month but you can change it if you give them 10 days notice.
• Then put in payment and delivery detail and wait for your period to start.

Take a look at what I received in my Septembers delivery.

 

 

Pink Parcel also have Teen Parcel which is aged at teenagers. A great idea because starting your period is a massive time in your life.

 

I really wish I had Pink Parcel when I started my period several years ago. It would of made it a much most nicer experience. Now excuse me while I indulge myself with chocolate and give myself a well deserved pamper session.

 

 

 

IT'S A MONTHLY THING.

 

 

 

 

SASS - Intamate Skincare Range

I'm going to start off by saying this is a blog post aimed at women and girls talking about a product for our intimate area just in case a guy stubbles across this and feels it not something suitable for them to read.

SASS is a an intimate skincare brand for women with lots products to choose from. From your morning wash, to a bikini line wax, to staying fresh throughout the day, the SASS intimate skincare range has been created to fit any lifestyle.

Talking about intimate care and hygiene can be embarrassing and not something everyone wants to talk about. If you ask a doctor what to use for intimate areas they will say just use water but most of us don't, using water just doesn't hack it some times. We use soap and body washes which can be harmful.

 

 

Did you know?

• Regular shower and shaving gels can cause microbial imbalances due to being the wrong pH, which can lead to issues such as thrush and BV. 60% of UK women suffer from intimate health problems each year, yet 63.3% of women don’t understand their intimate care needs.

• 41.5% of women suffer from ingrown hairs yet 53% of us don’t know how to avoid them.

• 59% of UK women aren’t aware that regular shaving gels aren’t suitable for intimate use and can cause imbalances.

This is were SASS have come along and saved the day, not only do SASS have a very discrete name there products also come in very pretty packaging meaning it can be sat on your bathroom side and nobody would know what the product was.

 

 

SASS cover 3 areas HEALTH, BEAUTY and SPORT.

HEALTH

Intimate pH Balanced Serum £12

pH Balanced Serum to help cool, soothe and restore the intimate pH for whens things don't feel right.

Intimate Dryness Gel £14

A gel to use after washing to keep hydrated and fresh.

BEAUTY

Intimate Purifying Cleanser £7

Everyday cleanser to use in the shower to maintain intimate harmony, gently purify and ensure everyday freshness.

Intimate Freshness Gel £10

Use after your morning shower for all day protection.

Intimate Refreshing Mist £8

To use through out the day when rushing around doing activity's. Refresh anywhere any time with a crisp subtle fragrance.

Intimate Soothe & Smooth Shave Gel £10

Designed to allow smoother shaving in your most intimate area. Protecting against ingrown hairs and razoe bumps. After washing apply in the shower. Wait for one minute before shaving. Shave precisely & then rinse with lukewarm water. Also helps reduce ingrowing hairs.

Intimate Perfect Skin Concentrate £12

Use after waxing or shaving, protect against skin imbalances, soothe and hydrate the intimate area and help prevent ingrown hairs and hair regrowth.

SPORT

Intimate Recovery Serum £16

To be used after intense activity, help soothe, cool and moisturise post-workout skin, whilst also providing antimicrobial protection against skin imbalances. Use once showered and dry.

Intimate Protection Barrier Cream £14

Use before exercise to reduces skin friction and provides ultra hydration during exercise.

 

 

You can buy SASS direct from the website, Sweatshop, Velovixen, and in store or online at Boots.

 

I have been using SASS for the last couples days and think its a great product. The gels and serums are gentle on the skin with a subtle smell and not over powering. If you are looking for a discrete female hygiene product I would say look no further. SASS is now going to become a regular on my shopping list and will be taking pride place on my showers shelf.

 

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The Bloggers Hangout

What a treat of an evening I had on Monday with The Bloggers Hangout. I attended their London Fashion Week Beauty Bar Event with the gorgeous Georgi who has just started her own blog Pure Bliss Beauty. Give it a read for all up to date information on beauty products. Georgi is also a trained beauty therapist so she knows a thing or two.  

 

This is the second Bloggers Hangout event I have attended and so far they have not disappointed. I got to meet a great much of people and more importantly great company's which I cant wait to tell you all about over the next coming weeks. It seemed a lot of the company's either sell in the High Street shops already or have been around for a while but we don't seem to know much about them. We see the product on the shelves but know no what it is, what it does and then never buy them and it seems we are missing out on some great products.

  

Sass, Pink Parcel, Sensationail are just a few of the company's I got to meet with many others covering everything from make up brushes, wrinkle oils, hair masks, exfoliating blade and jelly supplements.

Ahhh i'm so excited to tell you all about them!

 

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Persuading Suede

Autumn is coming!!! My favourite time of year, the season to layer up with boots and jackets. I'm desperate for the sun to go away and the clouds to come in just so I can pull out my winter wardrobe. I'm kicking it off with layers... layers of suede. Suede is going to be the new in material this season and it seems the High Street shops are with me on this one.

 

Skirt - New Look

Jacket - H&M

Boots - Linzi Shoes

Sunglasses - Topshop