Nor'West News: November 05, 2019

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Tuesday November 5 2019
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A safe, gentle way to improve
fitness and health
For all those wanting to improve their strength,
fitness and overall health in a relaxed, friendly
environment, Charisma Health & Leisure in
Avonhead provides the ideal opportunity.
Not a gym, Charisma Health & Leisure is equipped
with six Shapemaster Powertone electronic beds,
each one designed to target specific muscle groups.
Owner Katrina Barron explains: “With the
Powertone system, the beds are all pre-set to operate
for five minutes, and clients move from one to the
next for the different sets of movements, with their
session lasting just over 30 minutes.
“The speed and resistance of each bed can be
varied according to individual needs, and they are
very safe – people of any age and any level of fitness
can use them and gain the benefits.”
These benefits include improving core strength,
gaining longer, leaner muscles, improving circulation
and increasing energy, as well as helping those with
conditions such as osteoarthritis and multiple sclerosis.
People also find the system useful for regaining
strength and normal movement after surgery such
as hip replacement, Katrina says, and for anyone
with an injury such as a broken ankle or damaged
shoulder, who want to maintain their fitness while
recovering, the injured area can be isolated while
they use the system.
The Shapemaster system was developed in the UK
in the late 1980s, and is now widely used around the
world as a gentle, safe form of exercise. Charisma
Health & Leisure in Avonhead is one of only two
places in New Zealand that offers it.
“Our other advantage is there is no pressure on
people to sign contracts – we don’t have contracts,
we offer flexible packages for our clients,” Katrina
says.
“You can come for a free trial, where we take you
through the system, explain how it works and the
health benefits it provides.
“If you like it you can then take a month’s
membership during which you can come once a
day for as many days as you wish. After that you can
choose from one of our flexible packages.”
Charisma Health & Leisure is located at 45
Merrin Street, just along from the Avonhead Mall.
Phone 358 3834. Open Monday to Friday 7.30am-
5.30pm and Saturday 8am-12.30pm.
The Powertone electronic beds each
provide different sets of movements
for the body’s muscle groups.
FREE TRIAL!
WORK OUT SMARTER
NOT HARDER
No joining fee, no contract!
Try it, you’ll love it and so
will your body.
45 Merrin Street, Avonhead
P 03 358 3834 E contact@charismahealth.co.nz
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm Sat 8:30am - 1pm
www.charismahealth.co.nz
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