Flab-e-Loss is a fabulous way to get in shape
Look Good Feel Good
IMAGINE you could cram your gruelling gym workout into a sweat-free 10-minute work-out.
Sounds too good to be true? Then think again.
The revolutionary FlabeLos machine promises to whip you into shape in no time.
A 10-minute session on the vibrating muscle stimulator is equivalent to an hour of vigorous exercise.
As a dedicated gymgoer, I found this concept hard to believe.
But when I experienced the machine for myself at Reflexions in the heart of the city centre I was totally amazed by the results.
I turned up at the salon bang on 9am and jumped straight onto the vibrating plates of the machine.
Owner and manager Allison Hope decided I looked fit enough to start at level two (out of 30 levels) and what followed was a most unusual jiggly experience. I'm just glad noone could see me!
The machine unsteadies users in a controlled way, forcing the body to regain its balance and causing the muscles to contract against the machine.
Almost 100 per cent of the body's muscles are exercised when training, yet all you do is stand in a stationary position! It's fabulous!
So here I found myself completing an effective workout of my entire body - and all in 10 minutes before work. Beats the gym hands down!
Allison recommends you take a course of at least 10 sessions (£50) to reap the benefits, and don't go crazy on the chips and cakes afterwards.
I was also booked in for 30 minutes of reflexology, a treatment I'd never had before.
This ancient technique connects pressure points on the hands and feet to organ systems in the body.
It's through manipulation of these extremities that reflexologists can relieve stress and pain in other parts of the body.
Other bene fits include the release of endorphins and the promotion of lymphatic flow in the body.
Allison detected I had some neck and sinus problems and she was spot on.
The session ended with a relaxing foot massage and a large glass of water to aid the release of any toxins.
I headed to work with a spring in my step and a subtle post-exercise glow.
The salon offers a range of beauty treatments including facials, massage and make-up.
Reflexions Health and Beauty 70 West Regent St Tel: 333 6566
