The fitness and health industries were hit terribly during the pandemic. All of my Retreats cancelled. Gyms closed, fitness classes cancelled. The impact ruined many small boutique gyms and studios. I had almost 2 years of Retreats cancelled in Spain, Dubai and Cyprus and didn’t believe I could pick myself up from this.

Health Retreats

I remain optimistic and will not give up. I am training some high profile clients in Dubai as a kind of on site 1-2-1 Retreat. If you can afford it, then why not. I managed to hold a Retreat in Cyprus November, with the next one January 2022 in the Canary Isles. My Health Retreats are very personal, with 5-6 guests.

We follow COVID safety protocols to ensure the safety of all guests.

Echelon Fit

Home/Online Workouts

Home/online workouts increased from 20%-70% overnight.
People invested in home gyms Peleton/Echelon bikes and virtual classes.

For me personally as an instructor I would offer free 20 minute workouts 3 x weekly with Pilates, HIIT, HIITABILATES and core strength, although I lost all of my income, delivering live sessions gave me a reason to get up, look presentable and do a workout, helping me also to maintain a routine.

As personal trainers and fitness instructors we had to be creative, it gave us an opportunity to review our own wellness, we were all stuck at home.

You had 2 options, couch potato or change the way we look after our health, the pandemic gave us the opportunity to reflect on our fitness and wellbeing.
Looking at alternative ways to support our physical and mental wellbeing. No commuting and we were able to get into a better sleep pattern. I was involved with BITA Networking, delivering advice on mindfulness and health.

Healthy Eating

We started to experiment with healthy cooking. A number of healthy food deliveries like Hello Fresh, Mindful Chef and Love Yourself, as more people were opting for healthier alternatives. The meal kit industry boomed and continues to thrive beyond the pandemic

The Health and Wellness industry is very profitable globally and although Gyms, Studios and spas hit and incredible loss, Health and wellness has fast forward to the virtual world and a life of convenience, so health can easily be incorporated in your life.

We had to look for new ways to support our physical and mental wellbeing, lets face it, this is the new normal.
Wellness Revolution!

One of the best ways to stay on top of Mental Health during lockdown is through exercise. The pandemic is a tough time, so self care is important more than ever for our emotional, physical and mental wellbeing,

The definition of Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. In other words to bounce back, and it is this quality that allows us to overcome the challenges we have faced and are still facing through the pandemic, instead of allowing it to defeat us. We cannot lose hope and must remain optimistic that we will get through this.

We want people to practice self care

1. Setting realistic, achievable and measurable goals

2. Understanding and avoiding negative self-talk

3. Developing and focusing on interpersonal skills,

   Physical activity is as good for the brain as it is for the body

   Regular exercise or activity will have a major impact on mental and emotional wellbeing. Physical activity releases powerful chemicals called endorphins, that increase energy and lift your mood. If you are not a fan of exercise, find an activity, you enjoy, walking, cycling, anything that gets you moving, will make a big difference to your mental and motional wellbeing.

   Juicing

   Juicing daily, will give your body a blast of vitamins, proteins, omega-3, and omega -6 fatty acids, micronutrients, and so much more. Your body needs all these things, to thrive, heal, and detox. Coping with stress in a positive way is known as resilience.
   

   Water

   Hydrating the body Increases Energy and relieves Fatigue. Your brain is made up of 80% Water, drinking plenty helps you think, focus and concentrate. Flushes out toxins, promotes weightloss and maintains regularity.

   Brain Healthy Diet

   An unhealthy diet can take a toll on your brain and mood, reduce your energy levels, disrupt your sleep, and weaken your immune system. A wholesome diet, rich in healthy fats, avoiding processed foods can increase energy and lift your mood.

   • Fatty fish rich in Omega-3s such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, tuna.

   • Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts.

   • Avocados.

   • Flaxseed.

   • Beans.

   • Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, Brussel’s sprouts.

   • Fresh fruit such as blueberries.

Transform your health by getting a juicer! Juicing is the fastest way to get nutrients into your body Juicing increases consumption of fruits and vegetables, and enhanced absorption of nutrients and minerals. Juicing extracts all the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables for you, saving your body energy because it doesn’t have to break down all the food itself.  It can absorb the juice quickly and use its saved energy to heal and repair. Even if you already follow a healthy diet, juicing makes sure your cells and blood are getting all they need to stay clean, hydrated and nourished.

Green Machine

Aids digestion, weight loss, boosts immunity and reduces inflammation

• Kale

• 2 Green Apples

• 2 Sticks of Celery

• 1 Cucumber

Energizer

Rich in Vitamins, Beta-Carotenes and Anti Oxidants that cleanse the digestive system from toxins

• 3 Carrots

• 2 apples

• 1-2 Inch Ginger

Cleanser

Vitamin C boost Immunity, natural antibiotic that improves liver function, relieves constipation, and can help dissolve kidney and gall stones.

• 2 Apples

• 2 Inch Ginger

• Lemon

Refresher

Detox heart, Spinach full of Vit K, supports bone health, reduce high sugar and blood pressure.

• 1 Cucumber

• 1/4 Lemon

• 2 Pears

• Spinach

Fire it up!

Beetroot cleanses the blood, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure, Iron, Vitamin C, numerous health benefits.

• 2-3 Raw Beets

• 2 Apples

• 1/4 Lemon

The pandemic will have a significant impact upon the mental health of employees. It is very possible that these mental health implications will be felt for many months or even years. As early as two weeks into lockdown, employees were reporting a range of health effects including negative impacts on mental health and overall well-being.

Work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounts for 44% of work-related ill health

As well as sickness absence, poor mental health at work can lead to increased staff turnover and reduced engagement.

DBC Health offer:
Individual COVID-19 employee risk assessments
Identify and protect ‘highly vulnerable’ employees within overall higher risk population. Personalised reports for employees, managers and HR leaders advising how to manage and reassure employees