1/4 avocado
1 handful of fresh mint
1 handful of spinach
1 handful of strawberries
1 tbsp oats
Two scoops chocolate whey
Sweetened almond milk

James’ Post-Train Power Smoothie is available from the café at Lomax Chelsea throughout the month of June.
Small £3.95 | Large £4.95

OATS
Oats contain soluble fibre, important for keeping us full and stabilising blood sugar preventing cravings.

BEANS
Beans are great sources of fibre, protein and low GI carbohydrates, helping to keep you fuller for longer, whilst the protein element in them contain amino acids which are the building blocks for creating long lean muscles.

GREEN TEA
Green tea is one of nature’s metabolic boosters known for its thermogenic properties, ie. they heat up the body to increase metabolism and aid fat-burning.

ASPARAGUS
Asparagus is packed full of vitamins A, C and E as well as zinc and potassium, the latter being important for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

CHILLI
Chilli is known for its fat busting and metabolism increasing properties. It’s also high in beta-carotene great for skin health.

AVOCADO
Packed full of vitamin E and potassium, avocado is great for the skin as well as regulating fluid balance.

QUINOA
Containing an important set of metabolism boosting B vitamins, quinoa is also a non-wheat, non-gluten grain and therefore most people find it anti-bloating.

SALMON
Salmon is a great source of protein and high in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids help to keep insulin stable so your body can burn fat more efficiently.

Zoe Stirling is the in-house nutritionist at Lomax Chelsea. Nutrition consultations with Zoe cost £80 per hour – click here for more information and bookings.

The Lomax Beach Body Blitz package is available throughout the summer months to blitz your body into shape pre-holiday from just £180 per week. Click here for more information.

The Lomax Beach Body Blitz package includes:
2x Personal Training Sessions per week
2x Real Ryder Spin Classes per week
1x Beach Body Blast Class per week

The Lomax Beach Body Blitz costs £180 per week for a minimum of 2 weeks. Call 08715 120 770 or email thelomaxway@lomaxpt.com for more information.

What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
Cosmetic acupuncture is a whole-body treatment based on traditional acupuncture theories so you will glow from the inside out. In addition to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, other common positive effects include improved sleep, energy, digestion and mood.

How does it work?
Cosmetic Acupuncture is a totally natural treatment that works by:
» Increasing blood circulation to assist oxygenation of the skin, thus improving skin tone, colour and texture
» Stimulating collagen production to plump up the skin
» Stimulating and tightening the muscles in the face
» Increasing cell regeneration by stimulating a wound-healing response that fills and smooth lines and wrinkles
» Regulating and balancing hormones to help with acne-type hormonal imbalances, stress-related skin problems and ageing as estrogen levels decline

What does the facial involve?
Intradermal needles are used in fine lines and wrinkles and are left in place for 15 minutes then removed. The eye area is then gently treated with some cupping therapy to stimulate the lymphatic system and de-puff the eye area. The treatment is finished with a relaxing and restorative facial massage using acupressure points and a specially blended pure rose aromatherapy massage oil. Each facial is bespoke and tailored to the client’s specific concerns.

Does it hurt?
No, not at all! The needles are incredibly fine, so fine they are actually flexible. They go in just a few millimetres. There are some points where I am stimulating a ‘grabbing’ sensation but it is just a mild feeling. Most people fall asleep during the treatment and find it incredibly relaxing.

Will there be any marks afterwards? What could go wrong?
This is a totally natural process so there are no side effects.  Occasionally a point may bleed slightly when the needle is removed and on rare occasions a small bruise may appear. I have never caused a bruise and use arnica cream if there is any suggestion of one appearing.

What results should I expect to see?
The main benefit that you will find almost instantly and over the following days is that your skin condition and tone will improve. Pores will become less visible. You will have a glow and people will tell you you’re looking really well!

After 2-3 treatments you should notice a reduction in fine lines and puffiness. After further treatments, as the facial muscles tighten, you will notice more dramatic improvement to the contours of the face. One area that responds particularly well to treatment is the nasal labial fold – after just a few treatments these lines can significantly soften.

How long will it take to see results?
I am always careful to manage my client’s expectations. This is not radical surgery, it’s a natural treatment working with the body so improvements are not instant but over a course of treatment very significant, often amazing. A course of 10 treatments is prescribed – two a week for the first two weeks, one a week for the remaining six weeks with a monthly retainer treatment advised.

What’s the best age to start?
Prevention is better than cure so it’s best to start early (ie. in your 30s), but clients their 60s and 70s have been delighted with the improvement.

Why do you use Rose Oil?
Rose Oil is a luxurious oil which is an antioxidant, purifies the blood, improves circulation, balances hormones, moisturises and heals.

Why do you do cupping around the eye area?
You see a lot of celebrities now who have had cupping. It is mostly used for neck and shoulder tension as it breaks down the knots and releases tension. Cupping on the face is done very gently. This has a powerful detoxing effect, stimulating the lymphatic system and eliminating puffiness.

Kate Winstanley is an acupuncturist at Lomax Chelsea. The Age Defence Facial is a 75 minute treatment and costs £150. A course of 10 is also available for £1350.
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Simply save, complete and email our PDF order form to kitchen@lomaxpt.com by 3pm of the day prior to delivery or collection. Payment can be made over the phone or upon collection. Free delivery for orders over £50.

Quote ‘LUNCH BY LOMAX’ when placing your first order* and receive a 10% discount!
* Available on orders over £20.

PRICES:
PAYG Class: £25.00
Block of 4 Classes: £80.00 (£20 per class)
Block of 8 Classes: £140.00 (£17.50 per class)
Block of 12 Classes: £180.00 (£15 per class)

Call 08715 120 770 or email thelomaxway@lomaxpt.com to purchase your class block today!

When: Tuesday 21st May 2013, 9am – 5pm
Where: Lomax Chelsea, 293 Fulham Road, London SW10 9PZ

HALF PRICE MASSAGE – £24 for 30 minutes
Rub your woes away with a blissful half hour in the hands of our expert massage therapists.
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£10 CLASSES – Lomax Blast, RealRyder Spin and Mat Pilates
Join us for a pre-bank holiday fitness blitz with £10 classes on the day – including our new Beach Body Blast Class!
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ANTI-CELLULITE CUPPING THERAPY – £30 for 30 minutes
Get your body bikini-ready with a half hour anti-cellulite cupping treatment for just £30!
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GINA FOSTER MILLINERY POP-UP
Gina Foster Millinery will be showcasing a selection of pieces from her SS13 Collection
to help you choose the perfect finishing touches to your Summer 2013 outfit. All pieces can be made in various colours to match an outfit and can be ordered on the day for collection or delivery at a later date.
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HALF PRICE LAVA SHELL MASSAGE – £52.50 for 90 minutes
Warming and relaxing, our newest massage treatment uses self-heating lava shells to ease away muscle aches and pains.
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FREE PURELOSOPHY SMOOTHIE …with every PT session booked on the day!
Refuel after your session with a refreshing smoothie using Purelosophy drinks.
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15% OFF BEACH BODY BLITZ PACKAGE – normally £180 per week
Receive 15% off our ‘Beach Body Blitz’ package when you buy 2 weeks or more. With 2x Personal Training sessions, 2x RealRyder spin classes and 1x Beach Body Blast class per week, we’ll have your body ready for the beach in no time!
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Call 08715 120 770 or email thelomaxway@lomaxpt.com to make a booking for Ladies Day.

The Pilates Studio at Lomax Chelsea has recently expanded, now offering a complete range of state-of-the-art Pilates equipment for one-on-one sessions and classes. Lomax Pilates Instructor, Natalie Rogalski, explains how each piece works and how it can help target specific areas.

THE REFORMER

What is it?
A frame with a sliding platform attached to one end via springs – probably the most popular and versatile piece of equipment.

How is it used?
You can work from either the bar at one end or by using the long straps attached via pulleys at the opposite end. It allows you to work at high or low resistance as it supports the spine as you gradually progress and strengthen from an absolute beginner to a very advanced level.

How can it help?
With the reformer we can challenge your arm, abdominal, back and leg strength as well as train you in many different positions with varying balance and control. An excellent tool for strength, control and flexibility work, it is the piece we often use most in a session.

THE TOWER

What is it?
An extension to the reformer, the tower is an upright frame designed for a spring and swinging bar attachment.

How is it used?
The tower supports you in movements you are not yet able to do against gravity, guides you through a controlled range of movement and challenges you with increased resistance.

COMBO CHAIR

What is it?
A hollow frame about the height of a chair with a sprung pedal at one side.

How is it used?
This piece of equipment is extremely versatile offering a range of exercises ranging from very simple and supportive exercises, to truly challenging strength and control exercises.

How can it help?
Although it offers a little less support than the reformer, the combo chair can be used on its own for an extremely effective, total body workout.

LADDER BARREL

What is it?
The barrel is an elevated rounded arc attached via a platform to an upright frame known as the ladder.

How is it used?
This apparatus is used mostly for stretching and strengthening however, exercises performed on here usually have more of a focus on spinal mobility and segmental control.

How can it help?
Especially good for office workers, the ladder barrel helps to reverse the rounded posture of our spine in most desk based jobs. A feel good piece of equipment!

BARREL

What is it?
A lower and small apparatus similar to the Ladder Barrel.

How is it used?
Having an arc at the centre of this structure, we use this to again exercise the abdominals and back through a larger yet supported range.

ORBIT

What is it?
The orbit is essentially a platform on wheels. Unlike most of the pilates equipment which runs on a set track or through a set plane of movement, the orbit demands more control in the execution of your exercises.

How can it help?
Whether it be to challenge hip and pelvis stability in standing, your arms in kneeling or your core in half and full plank type exercises, the orbit will always challenge your ability to control your movement and work deep from your centre.

Lomax offer a full schedule of daily classes and private sessions in the Pilates Studio at Lomax Chelsea. Click here for more information and prices. view timetable | make a booking

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage that stimulates the body’s lymphatic system, improving the metabolism, assisting the body to eliminate waste and toxins boosting the immune system.

What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is the secondary circulatory system in the human body comprising of a network of conduits called lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph.

How does the treatment work?
Closely connected with the blood and circulatory system, the lymphatic system is an extensive drainage system that returns water and proteins from various tissues back to the bloodstream. By increasing circulation through lymphatic massage, the body is given a chance to detox and clears and rids itself of unwanted toxins and waste. This in turn increases vitality and has significant changes in toning the body.

Who is the treatment good for?
An excellent treatment for anyone with any metabolism concerns, from cellulite to weight loss, poor circulation, water retention and pregnancy and achy body. As it’s fantastic for boosting immunity, it’s great especially if you have viral colds, flu and low immunity, encouraging the body to get rid of bacteria and toxins.

What should I expect during a treatment?
Expect a gentle massage technique with sort of a light pumping action of lymphatic fluid up towards the heart. Certain nodes may be slightly painful due to congestion, however through massage they will become smaller and drain into the next node making their way through major drainage ducts and into blood circulation. You will be required to drink lots of water to aid cleansing and purifying in recovery mode.

What’s the difference between a lymphatic drainage massage and a regular massage?
A lymphatic drainage treatment is designed towards to working lymphatic fluid towards the drainage ducts, whereas a regular massage works on various other facets mostly muscular and skeletal.

What are the benefits of the treatment?
By stimulating this system through massage, it works more efficiently, which in turn boosts the immune system, clears blockages, eliminates toxins, transports nutrients to cells increasing the metabolism.

How many treatments will I need to feel the benefits?
This is quite varied from person to person and depends on conditions they would like to target. The Ayutique weight-loss programme recommends 4 sessions, 1 week apart. You will generally feel the difference after one session, however to attain your personal goals a regime would be recommended dependent on your body type.

Are there any side effects?
Lymphatic drainage should not be used by people with acute inflammation, malignant tumours, deep vein thrombosis or major heart problems. Because of its effect on the immune system, people with cancer, diabetes, thyroid or kidney problems, asthma or epilepsy should seek medical advice before treatment.

Rekha Maharaj is the Ayutique therapist at Lomax Chelsea. The Purity Signature Lymphatic Drainage Treatment uses medical and manual drainage techniques combined with a blend of Purity oil. (£250 for 90 minutes)
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1 cup Jax Coco
1 celery stalk
1/4 banana
1/4 avocado
1 dried fig
a small piece of ginger
a few basil leaves

Blend and serve!

Jax Coco products are available to purchase online or at Lomax Chelsea.