Breakfast... Breakfasts Antioxidant Fruit salad with Lime & Passionfruit *Rich in protein, dietary fibre and essential fatty acids (EFAs) * Dairy Free Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes Serves- 4 Weight Loss Recipe INGREDIENTS 6 lychees, peeled 200g seedless watermelon flesh, peeled and chopped 1 mango, peeled, stoned and chopped,                                                                                    ...

Stress – Friend or Foe?... Stress, friend or foe… Stress is not the enemy in our lives. Paradoxically, it is the key to growth. In order to build strength in a muscle we must systematically stress it, expanding energy beyond normal levels. By doing so causes microscopic tears in the muscle fibers. At the end of a training session, functional capacity is diminished. However give the muscle twenty four to forty eight hours to recover and it grows...

Pathology testing... Lavanda and ARL Pathology At Lavanda we specialize in all areas of health and well being including pathology testing. We use an independent service to gain the in depth knowledge of our clients inner health. Who is ARL Pathology? •    ARL Pathology specialises in laboratory testing for Complementary Medicine practitioners. •    ARL Pathology is accredited for the Medical testing by the National Association of...

Elite Kick Start Package – Limited Time Offe... To celebrate the launch of LaVanda Elite we are offering our Elite Kick Starter Package. What you get: • 45 Minute Consultation with one of our specialised trainers • Body Composition Assessment • Health Appraisal • Postural Analysis The Elite Kick Starter Package is a $300 value that is only $99 for a limited time only. Please call 1-300-LAVANDA or email us on training@lavandaelite.com to book your Elite Kick...

The mind and body are one... The mind and body are one The primary markers of physical capacity are strength, endurance, flexibility and resilience. These are precisely the same markers of capacity emotionally, mental and spiritually. Flexibility at the physical level, for example means that the muscle has a broad range of motion.Stretching increases flexibility. The same is true emotionally. Emotional flexibility reflects the capacity to move freely...

Check IN. Work OUT.... Many leisure and business travellers make an effort to exercise while travelling and are eager to fit in a workout. In fact, guests are treating fitness programs as basic amenities these days. Having a workout facility in the hotel is one of those expected services, just like dry cleaning or room service. Hotels interested in pursuing the idea of on-site personal fitness programs often do not know where to start. What...