The past 12 months have been a really exciting time at Southern Legion. Our Transformation Programme has introduced over 100 new faces to the gym, and the vast majority of them have been complete beginners to exercise.

Getting to meet and train this new group of people has been a real privilege for me. It’s hard to put into words how rewarding it is to see people who were too embarrassed or nervous to walk into a gym before, feel confident enough to come in, pick up a bar and train next to our advanced athletes.

The fact that exercise and psychological wellbeing go hand-in-hand is something that’s obvious to people who’ve trained for years. I’ve been training since I was 7 years old, and if I miss a session now it’s not my physique that suffers, it’s my mood and my energy levels. I just don’t feel good if I don’t train.

But for those who are new to exercise it often comes as a surprise that training makes them happier, not just fitter. By far the most common feedback I get about the Transformation course is that it has a massive impact on confidence – being fitter and stronger makes my Transformers feel more in control at work and home, and they feel excited about life again.

So for 2018, my goal was to develop a programme that will boost that mind-body connection and give people the tools to deal with whatever life throws at them. I want my Transformers to build strong minds as well as strong bodies so that they are happy, healthy and resilient, in and out of the gym.

Luckily, I knew the perfect person to work with on this project…  my coach Alex Davison who, as well as being an excellent strength and conditioning coach, is passionate about using exercise to improve psychological wellbeing.

Alex currently works for the NHS as an Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, providing therapy for people with common mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety. She has extensive knowledge of how our habits and behaviours can influence the way we feel.

Alex says:

“Being active not only promotes physical health but it also develops mental health. Mental resilience, focus, problem solving, pacing, self-awareness and positive attitudes are all essential components for being successful in getting stronger and feeling healthy.

When we feel our bodies becoming more functional, we not only feel better within ourselves but we feel better about ourselves too. As soon as you notice this, you will no longer exercise because you feel like you have to – you will do it because you want to”.

Alex and I are really excited about the impact this could have on so many people, so we’re reaching out to you to tell us why you would benefit from the course, and asking you to let us share your journey, in return for taking the course for free.

So for your chance to take part in the very first MIND AND BODY TRANSFORMATION, please like our facebook page and send a brief message stating why you would like to take part

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Ray

We are really excited to welcome Dan Rebolledo, the owner of Stability RX Physiotherapy, to the Southern Legion team. Dan is a highly qualified and very experienced Physiotherapist with a holistic, active approach to recovery and rehabilitation.

As an athlete himself, Dan understands the frustration of having to stop training because of a new or recurrent injury. With this is in mind he has three clear goals for his clients:

• Identify and correct the source of injury
• Reduce the risk of future injury
• Enhance and enable best-ever performance

 

To do this, Dan uses a systematic method of screening your movements, and works with you to implement a programme of correction and recovery leading to long-term rehabilitation.

Here are some of Dan’s 5* reviews:

“Dan is not just your average Physio. It wasn’t just an hour of being massaged, he had me in the gym assessing my movements and creating a personalised gym plan to strengthen my flaws. I now have a proactive rather then reactive perspective to muscle wellbeing. Thank you Stability RX” – Harry Wood

“Stability RX provided a reliable and thorough service to me after I sprained my ankle. I was back in the gym running better than before after the strength and stability training he showed me. Stability worked with me and adapted exercises to suit my ability and time. Daniel was patient, responsive and you can tell a very experienced Physiotherapist. Thank you stability RX! I will be recommending you to my friends, but please keep a slot free for me in future :)” – Laura Dacil

“Dan has really helped me recover from injury by providing excellent advice, and he is such a lovely guy. Highly recommended.” – Cheryl Williams

In terms of credentials, Dan graduated from the University of Southampton with two first class degrees in Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons) and Physiotherapy (MSc). Since then Dan has worked as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist for both the NHS and privately at Spire Hospital.

Dan has also worked closely with the men’s first team at Basingstoke rugby club, as well as elite runners at the London Marathon.

With such a diverse background, Dan has gained a wide range of clinical experience in assessing and treating acute sporting injuries, post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation, and helping patients manage complex long term musculoskeletal injuries.

This means that whatever your issue, Dan will work with you and find a way to help.

To book your consultation please message Dan at

https://www.facebook.com/SRxPhysiotherapy/ or stabilityrxphysiotherapy@gmail.com

20% discount available to Southern Legion members.