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<rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://tumblr.superfeedr.com/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"/><description>Boutique Sport is the new ultra glam way to work out. Boutique Sport events combine sport and fitness with all the things we love - pampering, fashion, music, champagne, and great times together with the girls. www.boutiquesport.com</description><title>Sport with Style</title><generator>Tumblr (3.0; @boutiquesport)</generator><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/</link><item><title>Boutique Sport @ London Duathlon </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Calling all challenge seekers (and your boyfriends, hubbys, brothers &amp;amp; boy mates!)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Have you ever thought of trying a Duathlon? Similar to a triathlon, just minus the swimming and double the running!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Join Team Boutique on &lt;strong&gt;Sunday 15 September&lt;/strong&gt; to take on one of four challenges in &lt;strong&gt;London Duathlon &lt;/strong&gt;within the stunning surroundings of &lt;strong&gt;Richmond Park&lt;/strong&gt;. Open to all abilities, this run-bike-run event provides you with the perfect opportunity to enter the world of multi-sports.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/056e3abb505e368385022a65488a7905/tumblr_inline_mn9egmrdTf1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;What’s more… London Duathlon 2013 will be delivered by premium event organisers Limelight Sports, the same company bringing you Boutique Sport. So we know you’re in good hands!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Team Boutique will receive &lt;strong&gt;£5 off the entry fee until Sunday 30 June 2013&lt;/strong&gt; by quoting ‘&lt;strong&gt;BOUTIQUE5&lt;/strong&gt;’ in the promotional code box when registering online.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;We’re planning to have our own Boutique Sport area to meet, plus we hope to include other benefits like a designated bike area in the transition zone to make the day special.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/5cb7826c39f97c621ee19d502f3c7dce/tumblr_inline_mn9ehekB3v1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;That’s not all, for the first time ever Boutique Sport is opening up to the guys as well.  We know a lot of our Boutique girls are runners, so if you want to sign up as a team entry with a fella and his bike (or vice versa), that’s cool with us!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Find out more about the challenges you can do at &lt;a href="file:///L:/BOUTIQUE%20SPORT%202013/603%20Customer%20Relationship%20Management/Participant%20Communication/Duathlon/londonduathlon.redefiningsport.co" target="_blank"&gt;londonduathlon.redefiningsport.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interested but not sure what a Duathlon is?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; A duathlon consists of &lt;strong&gt;three sets&lt;/strong&gt; of athletic activity, but across two disciplines – running and cycling. The first set consists of running, followed by cycling, and then back to running. The distances of each activity vary depending on the &lt;a href="http://homerunlondon-news.com/1OPR-1GO6I-9HTXSL-KY1O9-1/c.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;challenge&lt;/a&gt; you choose… and there are plenty! Similar to a triathlon, you will go through transition to change between disciplines but don’t let that scare you!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;*This discount code can be shared with friends and family. All females who use the Team Boutique code will be added to the Boutique Sport database and will be sent the monthly newsletter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/51154232831</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/51154232831</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:31 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>DIY Smoothies from Whole Foods Market, High Street Kensington</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Smoothies are a great way to get your important daily nutrition all in one glass, whilst keeping you hydrated and providing you with optimal brain power for the whole day.   &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Krystal, the Whole Foods Market Kensington’s Healthy Eating Specialist &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;made some tasty smoothies for us after our Boutique Sport @ NTC session last week and she shares her recipe here for us to try out at home:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/6a6d0f88a0de1a3c43abeb416f3a43fe/tumblr_inline_mn997hX5UG1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Almond and Berry Smoothie&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;For one portion simply blend all the following ingredients together. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Almond milk 1 cup&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Almond butter 1 teaspoon&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Sunwarrior raw protein powder 1 tablespoon&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Frozen berries ½ cup&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Banana 1&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Raw honey 1 teaspoon.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Obviously you can get all these ingredients from WholeFoods Market!  Try it and tell us what you think.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/111f8374bf77dde107f0dfdc2e4c5643/tumblr_inline_mn997r1TZy1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Krystal also holds various classes, ranging from &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;detox to making your own skincare, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;throughout the year; make sure you check out the Kensington facebook and twitter feeds for info and updates: &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsKensington" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsKensington" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsKensington&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/WFM_Kensington" target="_blank"&gt;@WFM_Kensington&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Plus she also gives free store tours for individuals or small groups and can tailor them for specific dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free or weight loss.  Tours can be booked directly with Krystal via email. &lt;a href="mailto:Krystal.Frost@wholefoods.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Krystal.Frost@wholefoods.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/51148932535</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/51148932535</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:36 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Boutique Sports, meet Cyclebeat!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Do you love indoor cycling (aka spinning)? Or do you fancy giving it a try? Then have we found a studio for you. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.cyclebeat.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;Cyclebeat&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a boutique indoor cycling studio which recently opened in the heart of the City. All they do is indoor cycling, and they do it rather well.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Indoor cycling is a brilliant way to get fit, and to stay fit. And if you are in training for a cycling or triathlon event, there is nowhere better in London to put in those miles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/a6797ab39850a1267ea860c9658f26e2/tumblr_inline_mlcnrbLPDN1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Cyclebeat isn’t just another gym spinning studio.  Here&amp;#8217;s what you&amp;#8217;ll get there:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;•&lt;span class="Apple-tab-span"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The instructors are simply brilliant.  They’ve tracked down London’s finest to push you hard and make you smile.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;•&lt;span class="Apple-tab-span"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The unique Beatboard shows your work rate as you ride, adding a bit of competition for those who want it.  It’s incredibly motivating, and will get you working harder.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;•&lt;span class="Apple-tab-span"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;All your ride data is saved to your account, so you can track your fitness improvements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;•&lt;span class="Apple-tab-span"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;A beautifully designed studio with tiered seating.  It&amp;#8217;s an awesome place to ride.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/ddc83ed4a231626f6dfa6452b7aea545/tumblr_inline_mlco0a8Onm1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There is no long-term membership commitment, so you can just pay and ride, with classes all day every day.  You can find Cyclebeat here at 8 Lombard Court, London EC3V 9BJ (just a few minutes from Bank and Monument tubes).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cyclebeat are offering Boutique Sports members a discount, so you can ride for &lt;strong&gt;30 days for just £25&lt;/strong&gt;.  To get that deal, just go to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.cyclebeat.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;cyclebeat.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and buy the 30 day introductory offer, using the promo code &lt;strong&gt;BOUTIQUE.&lt;/strong&gt;  If you need any more information check out their website or email them on info@cyclebeat.co.uk.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/48272527444</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/48272527444</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Power Up With Running Kit</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Team Boutique will #powerup the night at the &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/NightRunUK" target="_blank"&gt;Energizer Night Run&lt;/a&gt; in Battersea Park on Saturday 13&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;April. This got Boutique HQ thinking about what to wear to the event! Here are some ideas for kit that will match the glowing vibe of the race:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;For pre and post race you need to keep limber muscles warm, for that, this jacket is a must and if ever there was a time neon pink and yellow rocked, it would be to #powerup at the Energizer Night Run.  &lt;a href="http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/f4973w.html?cid=2873-2871" target="_blank"&gt;Unisex Flex Fleece&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Our *slight* obsession for print leggings in the office is getting a little out of hand. We could do a whole blog just on them. However, for the sake of succinctness we found these bright &lt;a href="http://www.lululemon.co.uk/products/clothes-accessories/women-crops/Ebb-And-Flow-Crop-II?cc=6669&amp;amp;skuId=uk_3473056&amp;amp;catId=women-crops" target="_blank"&gt;Lululemon ones&lt;/a&gt; that make us think of Spring!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/0ba7b821ee250412c90947af515cf733/tumblr_inline_mjuxva1bfH1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you’re more of a shorts than legging kinda gal, then these &lt;a href="http://www.activeinstyle.co.uk/activewear/shorts/susanna-run-short.html" target="_blank"&gt;Lorna Jane bad boys&lt;/a&gt; could be for you. Plus they have a concealed zip which is always handy for keeping keys and a mobile safe.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/2e1039d66f988c915104ec1743cac40c/tumblr_inline_mjuxz7ROEF1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you want to your feet to do the talking on your neon outfit, these &lt;a href="http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/?l=shop,pwp,c-300/hf-788+791+1006909+1026904/t-Women's_Neutral_Ride_Running_Shoes" target="_blank"&gt;Nike Air Max&lt;/a&gt; hit the spot in any colour enough to power you up through the race.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/7a791076625687661edf098d3f1aae4a/tumblr_inline_mjuy3cf1tE1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Not sure what you did before Barry M nail polish? Us neither. These pots are so affordable that buying several at a time is still cheaper than your lunch (take note Chanel). We’ll be trying out these ice cream coloured , &lt;a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/effects/textured-nails.html" target="_blank"&gt;matt nail varnishes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/eb514a9d6bd9ea2f4021859cbcb6de9a/tumblr_inline_mjuybuwMwd1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Whilst we wouldn’t advocate wearing jewellery whilst running, (black eyes from bouncing necklaces, scrapes from a fellow runner’s ring), studs seem to be fine and we couldn’t help but fall for these super cute &lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117543455/brass-lightning-bolt-stud-earring?ref=sr_gallery_1&amp;amp;sref=sr_534849a02c33e8b03c3033315efdeadea910957da8cda970221a9a7941ccaee0_1361871847_14264971_lightning_bolt&amp;amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;amp;ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&amp;amp;ga_search_query=" target="_blank"&gt;lightning bolt ones from Etsy&lt;/a&gt;, to, er…help you run as fast as lightning? *hangs head in shame*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/c274e0c8f3c25e4ef8eb5a036f1c735d/tumblr_inline_mjuyi4fnqV1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Oh and if you hadn’t heard the ‘Scrunchie’ is back, which on one hand is great (less split ends) and on the other…well the jury is out. If you’re a dedicated follower of fashion might we suggest you purchase something from the vintage-inspired mecca &lt;a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa0504nt.html" target="_blank"&gt;American Apparel&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/aaa1fe29fa5a0b159e8134e4d33eb475/tumblr_inline_mjuyjgLpBl1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;When you join Energizer Night Run you receive a race t-shirt as well as a head torch to light up the night sky, so sign up with Team Boutique we can’t wait to see you there&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://boutiquesport.com/ukevents/energizer_night_run" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;a href="http://boutiquesport.com/ukevents/energizer_night_run" target="_blank"&gt;http://boutiquesport.com/ukevents/energizer_night_run&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/45670812509</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/45670812509</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:24:00 +0000</pubDate><category>fitspo</category><category>fitblr</category><category>american apparel</category><category>Lorna Jane</category><category>Lululemon</category><category>workout</category><category>run</category><category>energizer night run</category></item><item><title>Complimentary class at Slice Urban Lifestyle Studios</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/9c2bdae9df985b1b39c32bba225a40d0/tumblr_inline_mjuqrgiPv61qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spring is in the air and with the clocks about to change it’s time to get fit fast!  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.slicestudios.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;Slice Urban Lifestyle Studios&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, in south-west London is offering our members and a friend the chance to try out one of their classes for FREE!  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For your chance to claim a free class at Slice Urban Lifestyle Studios all you need to do is introduce someone new to Boutique Sport.  Email &lt;strong&gt;info@boutiquesport.com&lt;/strong&gt; with your name and the name and email address of the person you would like to introduce. Easy peasy!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Following your email, Boutique Sport HQ will provide you with further details on redeem this offer.  All classes booked are subject to availability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/88bbc8817068f498c53ab500211546f8/tumblr_inline_mjuqufLhyA1qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With three studios and a large café at member’s disposal, Slice provides the perfect space to drop-in for an instant escape and allows the inspiring team to help you shape your mind and your body, and most importantly your lifestyle.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Slice offer pay-as-you-go classes, with classes ranging from vitality-infused Yoga, Pilates, Zumba Fitness, 80s Aerobics, Total Body Workout, Adult Ballet and Barre Workout.  Class durations range from 30 to 90 minutes, and take place in the morning, lunchtime and evening to mould around your life to energise your goals.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Slice’s chic modern studios are less than 3 minutes stroll from the Parsons Green tube and local bus routes. Those who have had their run of over-crowded spaces will be pleased to know that participant numbers are limited at Slice, ensuring the experience is never diluted. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;*By providing your details in conjunction with this offer, you accept future correspondence from Boutique Sport and Slice Urban Lifestyle Studios&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/3a072c5e3314c7df0137cda4092d9afc/tumblr_inline_mjuqviUJn21qz4rgp.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/45665406668</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/45665406668</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:38:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>HAVE YOUR FITNESS REGIME POWERED BY COCONUTS!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;New Year resolutions driving you bananas? We think you should go nuts instead!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;You and a friend could &lt;strong&gt;WIN a month’s supply of Vita Coco&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;100% Natural Coconut water, each!&lt;/strong&gt; Full of important electrolytes, Vita Coco Coconut water is the low-calorie, fat-free and nutrient packed choice for natural hydration. The perfect addition to any workout and so yummy too!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/5692b80edc1e927066cbce52dc45f569/tumblr_inline_mgzhjlaqeP1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;For your chance to win all you need to do is introduce someone new to Boutique Sport.  Email &lt;a href="https://am2prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=0CtRsjFrVkWNSMizUhW_HtkTM39hds8IryCFu5XSzaoaTsc6EnAjflSCsyyebgR-8leY5DHa3iU.&amp;amp;URL=mailto%3ainfo%40boutiquesport.com" target="_blank"&gt;info@boutiquesport.com&lt;/a&gt; with your name and phone number, and the name, email address and phone number of the person you would like to introduce by Friday 8 February 2013.* Easy peasy!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Winners will be drawn at random and announced  on Monday 11 February. Keep an eye out on our &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueSport" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/BoutiqueSport" target="_blank"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; pages!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;*By providing your details in conjunction with this offer, you accept future correspondence from Boutique Sport and Vita Coco.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/41865152133</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/41865152133</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:30:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Resolution: Run That Track!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kerry Patterson is undertaking a new challenge in 2013 ‘RunThatTrack’ Here she explains all in her first blog for Boutique Sport&amp;#8230;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;From what I have noticed, a lot of ladies at Boutique Sport have a real passion for running. I’m very much a novice in this domain and my exercise routine attempts to avoid running at all costs, and that means at all costs. Give me a Muay Thai session or a Crossfit workout and I’m much more of a happy bunny. The problem arises that in order to shred the fat I hold so dear to my heart, I need to throw in a bit of running to these sessions. Cue my 2013 Fitness Goal - ‘RunThatTrack’. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/2a05c51f8a193afac05b86a810ba14b9/tumblr_inline_mgoajzGlRX1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;RunThatTrack was conceived in 2009 after a few drinks one night and now takes place at each and every Formula 1 Grand Prix. It’s an event whereby any and everybody who works in F1&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; can participate. The problem being that F1&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; is not only very competitive in its nature as a whole, but it’s completely overrun with men. Not a bad thing I hear you say. True, but when it comes to a novice competing, the stakes are high and I may only bring shame to my door and get a life time of ridicule from my boss.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;What makes RunThatTrack even more compelling, is that it has developed in to a charity run too, where each new person posting a time at that specific track results in a $50 donation to the Make A Wish Foundation, courtesy of charity partner UBS.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;I’m travelling to 6 out of the 19 races in 2013 and first up for me is Malaysia in March. The countdown is on to get this non runner in to a runner who can handle the distances and the inclines each track will offer. The tracks aren’t as flat as you might think!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;So now my goal is set (and in order to save face) it’s time to tackle the training. Being a novice I’ve started following a program called ‘Cardio for Leanness’ to shred a few pounds and make lugging this rump around a bit easier. H&lt;a name="_GoBack" id="_GoBack"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;R monitor at the ready – it’s time for training to begin.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Cheer on Kerry by following us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueSport" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook &lt;/a&gt;and following us on &lt;a href="http://www.twitter.com/boutiquesport" target="_blank"&gt;Twitter &lt;/a&gt;@BoutiqueSport using the hashtag #RunThatTrack&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/40602942117</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/40602942117</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:20:05 +0000</pubDate><category>fitspo</category><category>run</category><category>training</category><category>F1</category><category>runthattrack</category></item><item><title>BOUTIQUE SPORT IS HEADING DOWN UNDER!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The lucky ladies Down Under will be getting a spring in their step as Boutique Sport, the ultra-glam way to work out, launches a pilot in Melbourne in the New Year.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mevdb6K4jn1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Help us make it a success by getting your Aussie girlfriends on board and encouraging them to sign up to our &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.boutiquesport.com/members/join" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Newsletter&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; to be the first to know about upcoming exclusive events in their area! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mevdglwEJI1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;We are also looking for Melbourne-based glambassadors to help us shape Boutique Sport Australia and spread the word.  If you know someone in Melbourne who loves all the things we do – sport and fitness, fashion, pampering and having a good time – then tell them to get in touch with us at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:aus@boutiquesport.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;aus@boutiquesport.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mevdarsB1w1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/37712586808</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/37712586808</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:59:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Complimentary class at BOOM! Cycle</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Following our very successful exclusive event at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.boommybody.com/home-page" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;BOOM! Cycle Studio&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;, Shoredich&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; back in May, Boutique Sport have once again teamed up with our friends at BOOM! Cycle, to offer you and a friend the chance to try out one of their classes &lt;strong&gt;FOR FREE!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;For your chance to claim a free class at BOOM! Cycle all you need to do is introduce someone new to Boutique Sport.  Email &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://am2prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=0CtRsjFrVkWNSMizUhW_HtkTM39hds8IryCFu5XSzaoaTsc6EnAjflSCsyyebgR-8leY5DHa3iU.&amp;amp;URL=mailto%3ainfo%40boutiquesport.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;info@boutiquesport.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; with your name and phone number, and the name, email address and phone number of the person you would like to introduce by &lt;strong&gt;Wednesday 19&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; December 2012&lt;/strong&gt;*. Easy peasy!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mev6x4mcqf1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Following your email, Boutique Sport HQ will provide you with further details on redeem this offer.  All classes must be booked between Wednesday 12 December 2012 – Sunday 6 January 2013, and are subject to availability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;*By providing your details in conjunction with this offer, you accept future correspondence from Boutique Sport and BOOM! Cycle&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/37708394256</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/37708394256</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DOUBLE DELIGHTS AS BOUTIQUE TURNS UP THE HEAT AT YOTOPIA</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;On Monday 19 November we served up our hottest event yet; with 50 London ladies taking to the mats at Covent Garden studio, Yotopia, to experience Hot Pilates (workout in 40°C) or traditional Yogalates (at room temperature). &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;                           &lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdudc6LiYp1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;With both classes fully booked and lots of new Boutique faces, it was a great way to start the week off, even if we can still feel it. After the classes, tasty nibbles promoting post workout recovery were provided by Soulmate Food, as well as refreshing Vita Coco, 100% Natural Coconut Water – a Boutique favourite!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;      &lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdud4ytZoO1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;            &lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdud6y9Rz21r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Lorna Jane Activewear  showcased their latest winter workout wear; with brightly coloured workout tops and all weather leggings, perfect for those cold winter night sessions. Our ladies were even treated to an extra 20% off sales on the night! Everyone left with a goodie bag and a big smile. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;                           &lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdud95j37q1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We loved the Yotopia studios, and would definitely recommend a visit; it’s just 5 minutes away from Covent Garden tube station and is a great oasis away from the busy street of Christmas shoppers. For more information visit: &lt;a href="http://www.yotopia.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yotopia.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;www.yotopia.co.uk/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/36209198188</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/36209198188</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:25:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mud Running</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="yiv2118096941msonormal"&gt;Rhianon a Glambassador-to-be who describes herself as “not a massive fan of the gym, I much prefer being outdoors,” decided to take on The Major Series, by British Military Fitness this autumn. This race totally intrigued us and so here she is describing the muddy ordeal!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="yiv2118096941msonormal"&gt;The location was stunning, set on a 3,000 acre private estate, there were rolling hills, forests, huge lakes and streams. Beautiful surroundings for as far as you can see.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="yiv2118096941msonormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img align="middle" height="250" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdfnxpvPQV1r94hwu.jpg" width="350"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="yiv2118096941msonormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;But this was not just a run; it was a major challenge. At just over 12 kilometers, it was less than I have run on roads, however I had not anticipated just how tough the addition of mud, hills, smoke, trenches, water and bogs was actually going to be, and there weren’t just a few&amp;#8230; The challenge of these elements was constant.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Once I set off, I got chatting to a number of groups who were competing together and soon settled into the more fun side of things that this event had to offer. As we found ourselves crawling under barbed wire, navigating through smoke tunnels, walking through muddy water and climbing walls of mud (literally!), you soon learn that the only way everyone is going to get through the course without constantly falling down on one&amp;#8217;s backside, is by working together and helping each other through each obstacle.&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Although there were a few stand still points where you have to wait your turn to take on the next challenge, it was made all the more enjoyable by the hugely motivating, and rather funny, British Military Fitness officers located all around the course. You soon forget how wet and muddy you are, and actually find yourself enjoying what the course has to throw at you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;The pinnacle of the event is adeptly at the end; a huge slippery slide that carries you down to the long awaited finish line. I found myself crashing into a huge group of runners, with no way to stop myself. I was out of control, but in a good way. &lt;img align="right" height="210" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdfo1d0OzT1r94hwu.jpg" width="150"/&gt;More so than any other event I have done, I felt a huge sense of accomplishment by completing The Major Series. It was thoroughly enjoyable, and completely unintimidating which I think surprised me. It was a real mix of abilities, and the event even offers a shorter 5 kilometer route for beginners. I got chatting to lots of runners who were hoping to come back in 2013 and do the full route, which is testament to how addictive The Major Series is. It even gives me hope that maybe I could take on an event like Tough Mudder or Tough Guy in the near future, which is something I always thought was completely out of my league.&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Downside? You will ruin your clothes and trainers, so wear old kit! Lesson learnt&amp;#8230;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/35638431556</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/35638431556</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:52:00 +0000</pubDate><category>BMF</category><category>British Military Fitnes</category><category>Fitness</category><category>Race</category><category>Run</category><category>Glambassador</category><category>Rhianon</category></item><item><title>Boutique 'After Dark' Run Club</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Back by popular demand, last night saw the return of the Boutique Sport &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;‘After Dark’&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; run club. Teaming up with Whole Foods Market Piccadilly Circus and Lorna Jane Activewear, we provided a friendly and safe running club for any ability, helping to brighten up the darker nights! Sporting our Lorna Jane run kit and pink high vis vests, 30 ladies took to the London streets for the ultimate Monday night workout.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdsoMNIw1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdswNwr31r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdt3xlZW1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdtavcqn1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdtiGNCa1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdtpm2nV1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdtxtbKR1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdu9C3Bi1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrduhURT61r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdunHfDF1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdutHB5W1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrdv0np2c1r94hwu.png"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Fancy taking part in this 6 week pop-up run club, find out more &lt;a href="http://www.boutiquesport.com/ukevents/boutiquerunningclub" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/34697862603</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/34697862603</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:27:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WIN A LORNA JANE ACTIVEWEAR MAXIVATE TOP AND KEEP WARM AND STYLISH THIS WINTER</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Winter runners are in for a treat as Boutique Sport and Lorna Jane Activewear offer one lucky lady the chance to win a Lorna Jane Activewear &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Maxivate Long-sleeved Top worth £54.00!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Pink with white piping, this girly, yet practical,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; slim-fit top is ideal for outdoor exercise when the weather starts to cool. The hood has a higher neck line and zip with protective cover to keep the chill out and cute thumb holes in the sleeves to keep hands warm. It has a reflective logo and bright taping for safety and is made with tech fabrics with thermal properties to keep you even warmer when you exercise.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcnleyAM1H1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;For your chance to win “like” our&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueSport" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Boutique Sport facebook page&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and email &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://am2prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=0CtRsjFrVkWNSMizUhW_HtkTM39hds8IryCFu5XSzaoaTsc6EnAjflSCsyyebgR-8leY5DHa3iU.&amp;amp;URL=mailto%3ainfo%40boutiquesport.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;info@boutiquesport.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; to introduce a friend/s to Boutique Sport by Monday 12&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; November 2012.  Send us your name, email address and preferred size (XS, S, M and L), along with the name, email address and clothing size of your friend/s&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;and you will all be automatically entered into the prize draw.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Lorna Jane Activewear is Australia’s leading Activewear label and is brand new to the UK market, for more information, please visit: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://am2prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=0CtRsjFrVkWNSMizUhW_HtkTM39hds8IryCFu5XSzaoaTsc6EnAjflSCsyyebgR-8leY5DHa3iU.&amp;amp;URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fLornaJane.UK" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/LornaJane.UK" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/LornaJane.UK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;Terms and conditions &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;  Prize subject to subject to change&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;  No cash alternatives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"&gt;&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;By providing your details in conjunction with this event, you accept future correspondence and the use of your information by Boutique Sport and its partners&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/34560030141</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/34560030141</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What’s for lunch?
Boutique Sport office compares their...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcfqf7Z18c1rrf43ko2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcfqf7Z18c1rrf43ko3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcfqf7Z18c1rrf43ko4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcfqf7Z18c1rrf43ko8_r1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s for lunch?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Boutique Sport office compares their culinary choices.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/34284398760</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/34284398760</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><category>food</category><category>lunch</category></item><item><title>Natural Remedies for Sports Injuries</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;When you’ve experienced an injury it can be a nightmare, especially for an active person when the most common medical advice is to rest the affected body part. So is there any way to speed up the recovery time, so we can get back in our trainers or on our mat? Here are some DIY remedies for common sports injuries. The recipes are 100% natural, easy to follow, and can prove to be very effective.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Swelling / Bruising&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Been on your feet all day? Or ran further than usual? Then make friends with &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="right" height="140" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbxgqgvFF51r94hwu.jpg" width="140"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apple cider vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;. It can bring a great relief to swollen legs or bruises. Soak a hand towel or an old T-shirt in organic apple cider vinegar and place it over the affected area. For the best results it is recommended to put a plastic wrap on the top and leave it on for a minimum of eight hours or overnight.  If you have a sensitive skin, use vinegar diluted with water. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parsley &lt;/strong&gt;is not only great tasting garden herb stuffed with vitamins, &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="right" height="140" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbxgtfOn4L1r94hwu.jpg" width="140"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;but it also has the ability to shrink small blood vessels. So if you’ve been a bit rough in Netball or Crossfit it can help bruises heal faster. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Crush a handful of parsley and apply to the bruised area. Repeat regularly with the fresh herb and it will help to clear up the black-and-blue marks in just a few days.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sprains and Tears&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Twisted your ankle? Pick up some&lt;strong&gt; Cabbage &lt;/strong&gt;at the supermarket.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="right" height="130" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbxgwgQlbX1r94hwu.jpg" width="160"/&gt;&lt;span&gt;This veg&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;was considered one of the most important natural remedies by the Romans. On the top of numerous health benefits its consumption brings, cabbage is also rich in Sulphur and Vitamin C. Sulphur helps to fight infection in wounds and Vitamin C contributes to faster recovery of sprains and tears. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Lactic Acid Build Up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Overworked muscles often feel very sore and stiff due to &lt;/span&gt;aggravated tissue and lactic acid build up. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="right" height="140" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbxh0cb5j91r94hwu.jpg" width="140"/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Adding &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ginger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; to your bath is &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;a great way to assist the extensive lactic acid release by increasing circulation and perspiration. Add a palmful of ground ginger into your bath and soak in it for a minimum of 20 minutes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you prefer fresh ginger, simmer several tablespoons of unpeeled ginger root in 6-8 cups of water for 30 minutes and &lt;img align="right" height="140" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbxh4cThqc1r94hwu.jpg" width="140"/&gt;then add it to your bath. People with heart problems should approach ginger with respect as an overdose can produce increased palpitations. Ginger bath is also not recommended for people with very sensitive skin as it might cause skin redness. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;Please note the information in this article represents a common knowledge and does not offer a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, or treatment of sustained injuries. Please always consult your condition with your GP or other health care professional first. Only your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs with consideration of your particular medical history.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;This article is written by Marty Fabianova, who works as Reiki and Bowen Technique Practitioner in Stoke Newington, London specialising in sports injuries. For more information visit &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thebowenway.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thebowenway.co.uk" target="_blank"&gt;www.thebowenway.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; or you can contact her via &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:marty.fabianova@hotmail.co.uk" target="_blank"&gt;marty.fabianova@hotmail.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;. &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bowen-way-Help-your-body-to-help-itself/252117058177728?fref=ts" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; or on Twitter &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/MartyFabianova" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="username"&gt;@&lt;strong&gt;MartyFabianova&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/33632898766</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/33632898766</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:34:52 +0100</pubDate><category>remedies</category><category>sport</category><category>exercise</category><category>fitness</category><category>injury</category><category>homoeopathy</category><category>reiki</category></item><item><title>BOOST YOUR WORKOUT WARDROBE WITH THE CHANCE TO WIN LORNA JANE ACTIVEWEAR </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Boutique Sport and Lorna Jane Activewear have come together to offer one lucky Boutique Sport lady the chance to win a fabulous Lorna Jane Activewear &lt;span&gt;Velocity Excel Tank&lt;/span&gt; top worth £39.00!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Adding a splash of colour to any gym wear wardrobe in Blueberry or Magenta, the Velocity Excel Tank is &lt;/span&gt;the perfect outfit addition when hitting the gym or sweating it out in a Hot Yoga class this autumn.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbkvw19bw31r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;For your chance to win &amp;#8220;like&amp;#8221; our &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueSport" target="_blank"&gt;Boutique Sport facebook page&lt;/a&gt; and email &lt;a href="https://am2prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=0CtRsjFrVkWNSMizUhW_HtkTM39hds8IryCFu5XSzaoaTsc6EnAjflSCsyyebgR-8leY5DHa3iU.&amp;amp;URL=mailto%3ainfo%40boutiquesport.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;info@boutiquesport.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to introduce a friend/s to Boutique Sport by Monday 22 Oct!  Email your name, email address and preferred size (XS, S, M and L), along with the name, email address and clothing size of your friend/s and you will all be automatically entered into the prize draw.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbkvwePexk1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Lorna Jane Activewear is Australia’s leading activewear label and is brand new to the UK market, for more information, please visit: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://am2prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=0CtRsjFrVkWNSMizUhW_HtkTM39hds8IryCFu5XSzaoaTsc6EnAjflSCsyyebgR-8leY5DHa3iU.&amp;amp;URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fLornaJane.UK" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/LornaJane.UK" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/LornaJane.UK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;Terms and conditions &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;Prize subject to change&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;No cash alternatives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;By providing your details in conjunction with this event, you accept future correspondence and the use of your information by Boutique Sport and its partners&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/33159370432</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/33159370432</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>CHANCE TO WIN</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbkt0slK7J1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Boutique Sport has teamed up with blue cow yoga to offer you Boutique Sport ladies the chance to &lt;strong&gt;WIN a 6 month membership worth £630&lt;/strong&gt; to its luxury studios based in Moorgate, and 5 x free class passes for a friend.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For your chance to &lt;strong&gt;WIN free classes for 6 months and 5 x free class passes&lt;/strong&gt; for a friend, just &amp;#8220;like&amp;#8221; our &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueSport" target="_blank"&gt;Boutique Sport facebook page&lt;/a&gt; and email us at &lt;a href="mailto:info@boutiquesport.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;info@boutiquesport.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with your name and the name and email address of your friend.  Your friend must be new to Boutique Sport and please make sure you ask their permission before signing them up!*&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The winner will be drawn at random on &lt;strong&gt;Monday 22 October.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbkt58caGl1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Blue cow yoga offers a range of pilates and yoga classes available seven days a week between 06:30 and 19:45. Don’t panic if you haven’t attended a yoga class before, blue cow’s relaxed approach will make you feel right at home and with beginners classes such as ‘Yoga Basics’, ‘Flow’ or ‘Pilates’, you’ll soon be a bonifide yoga devotee complete with yoga mat. For those more experienced, why not try out the ‘Yoga Monks Method’, ‘Restorative Yoga’ or the ‘pathway to advanced postures’, which will see even the most flexible of us feeling the burn for days to come.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;For more details about blue cow yoga please visit: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bluecowyoga.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bluecowyoga.com" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.bluecowyoga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;*The prize is non-transferable.  By providing your details in conjunction with this offer, you accept future correspondence from Boutique Sport and blue cow yoga&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/33157184808</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/33157184808</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Class Review: Antigravity Yoga</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;We were invited to try out a new form of exercise called Antigravity Yoga last week. Our lovely friends at Fitness Freak had organised a taster class for a group of us at LAPHQ near Old Street (&lt;a href="http://www.laphq.co.uk" target="_blank"&gt;www.laphq.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;).  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;img align="right" height="200" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb7p2400Ge1r94hwu.jpg" width="150"/&gt;&lt;span&gt;And what fun was had! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Antigravity yoga is described by our very aerodynamic instructor Sam as ‘fun fitness’.  It originated in America by &lt;span&gt;Christopher Harrison - who began developing his movement style as a tumbling specialist competing in the 1978 USSAF World Games and later as a dancer in&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway_theatre" title="Broadway theatre" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Broadway&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;productions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; - and is a&lt;span&gt; fusion technique that combines fitness and traditional&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;yoga&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;moves in a silk ‘Hammock’.  The hammock acts as a sort of trapeze and supports you while you perform various exercises and inversions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;At first it looks a bit daunting, and you feel a bit nervous about the thought of hanging upside down and potentially falling to the ground.  On your head!  However our lovely Sam, who has a clear passion for this sort of aerial workout, reassured us that this wouldn&amp;#8217;t happen and took the class at a nice pace; demonstrating and talking us carefully through each of the movements and postures.  We started out with relaxation cocooned inside our hammocks like caterpillars &lt;img align="right" height="200" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb7pinPOva1r94hwu.jpg" width="150"/&gt;inside a chrysalis and then worked through a cardio and stretch series and then into inversions with great names such as the gargoyle and vampire.  Before we knew it we were all happily flipping in and out of various &lt;br/&gt;different suspended and supported poses and eager to try more.  It was a fun but challenging workout and we were ready at the end of the hour for the restful moments tucked up in our hammocks again to finish off.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;I would definitely do it again and would highly recommend trying it out.  It can be adapted to be more fitness oriented or less active and more strength focussed depending on your instructor or studio.  I particularly enjoyed the inversions as the support of the hammock means you get the benefit but with no pressure on your neck or head.   And I love any sort of new exercise that makes getting fit fun and interesting so I really &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;hope it takes off.  Give it a go! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;                        &lt;img align="middle" height="283" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb7q4hAQA61r94hwu.jpg" width="283"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/32664031583</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/32664031583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:56:10 +0100</pubDate><category>yoga</category><category>fitness</category><category>class review</category><category>exercise</category></item><item><title>Pedal Power</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Last week, Boutique Sport was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of Wimbledon’s brand new spinning studio, Pedal Studio.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;If you are looking for a spinning class with the use of weights or full of jerky seated press ups, then this perhaps isn’t the class for you. As we found out, Pedal Studio &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align="right" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb09xiAF131r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;takes spinning to a whole new level creating a ‘real’ mountain bike experience making it more like cycling than spinning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The class started with a gentle warm up followed by a seven minute seated hill climb with strong resistance to simulate an actual hill out in California (where the instructor resides). We were informed that normally this section would last for 15 minutes, but as a taster class, this was whittled down to seven minutes –but there was still enough time to feel the burn.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The ethos behind these classes is not the fluff perhaps we are used to when it comes to spinning. These classes are serious and stimulate the muscles in a way normal spinning would not. The long sections of resistance training help build stamina and burn fat without building bulk. Each class is different ensuring muscles do not get used to a routine, meaning classes vary in difficulty levels week on week. If it’s good enough for triathletes and professional mountain bikers, then you can expect some serious results if you add this class into your weekly routine. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0a67pCed1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Pedal Studios is five minutes from Wimbledon station and is £5 for a drop in class. For further information, visit: &lt;a href="http://www.pedalstudio.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.pedalstudio.co.uk/" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.pedalstudio.co.uk/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/32389156669</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/32389156669</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:22:02 +0100</pubDate><category>cycling</category><category>spinning</category><category>fitneww</category><category>workout</category></item><item><title>Our latest Sport with Style Event at blue cow yoga in pictures</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx0qwJiM1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx0uTOoC1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx19SLgg1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx1eb89E1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx1kZTJd1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx1qDgWC1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx1wuFT61r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx208b661r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx26QTFx1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawx2b7g8R1r94hwu.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/32265651289</link><guid>http://blog.boutiquesport.com/post/32265651289</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
