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ALFA ADVANCE HAVE BEEN BUSY !!
By Barny Alfa of Alfa Advance Mind & Body
This month we have supported a number of Elite sportsmen ; Tri-4-Life , who are preparing for the “ 100th Anniversary of the first Everest ascent by Mallory , who was from our very own Wirral .
This inspiring team consist of people from all ages , professions and fitness levels . Alfa Advance is committed to supporting them in their preparation for this monumental feat . We have made available our medical grade , cutting edge equipment . Specifically our floatation pod and Infra red / Chromatherapy Sauna .
The floatation pod helps the adventurers to recover more quickly from periods of exercise . This is through the deepest form of relaxation available . Physically ; muscles , joints , backs and necks are soothed by the act of floating . Toxins that have built up from exercising are dissipated and muscle tension removed . Blood flow is also improved to all areas of the body , which again aids their recovery .
Mentally ; it has allowed them to actively problem solve , think through challenges . This is much simpler when there ’ s no distractions from external stimuli . From a passive point of view , in that hour session , they can take a deep rejuvenating sleep . In fact one of the key benefits of floatation is better sleep for days afterwards . It even helps insomniacs to sleep , although I doubt this has been a problem for these guys with their workload ! Another great benefit for them has been the reduction in stress levels .
The Infra red and Chromatherapy sauna has again helped them with pain reduction by reducing inflammation as well as joint and muscular pain . All of this occurs in a 3 person sauna-like environment . Whilst in the infra red sauna , growth hormone secretion levels increase by 4 times , making them stronger . Their endurance will also improve as regular use reduces the bodies reliance on glycogen stores by up to 40 %. What does that mean ? Well it means simply they won ’ t run out of energy as quickly . They can make their energy last up to 40 % longer . This all equals greater endurance . As part of the fitness regime , they can also burn anything between 200 and 600 calories without doing anything ! They will need all of the health , strength and endurance possible where they ’ re going ! Continuous use of the light therapy ( which can be used in conjunction with the infra red therapy ) helps them regenerate cells and increase the flow of nutrients to their cells .
By the time they take their first steps towards Everest , they will be stronger , fitter , faster and focused .
Alfa Advance also took part in supporting the annual Across Mersey swim event . Members of the Tri-4-Life team took part in this event , with nearly 200 participants . What a day ! The guys who participated took this in their stride combating the strong Mersey currents and dodging ships ! Alfa Advance our proud to be a supporter of this great event . Another step forward in their preparation for Everest !
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