Service update regarding the Coronavirus

As we continue to monitor the situation regarding COVID-19, face-to-face sessions are currently suspended. This is in response to Government Guidelines and NHS requirements. We believe we have a responsibility to support your health and the health of our Specialists as we all work together to slow the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak.

This page will be updated as the situation develops.

Face-to-Face bookings to be converted to Live Stream sessions

If you have an upcoming Face-to-Face booking, it will be converted to a ‘Live Stream’ session, if you do not wish to continue with the session, you can cancel the session through your account free of charge 12 hours ahead of your session.

TruPlan users

Your sessions will remain intact throughout this period and the pause limit lifted.

You can book Live Stream sessions with your credits, all you need to do is apply ‘Live Stream’ you the Location filter. As Live Stream sessions are priced lower than face-to-face sessions, you will be compensated with additional Live Stream session credits at the end of each renewal period, this will be calculated by the final difference.

Please get in touch if you have any concerns, our help team is here to offer ongoing support and will answer any questions you may have.

TruPack users

All TruPacks will be extended. If you would like to continue with Live Stream sessions all you need to do is apply ‘Live Stream’ you the Location filter and continue to book as normal. As Live Stream sessions are priced lower than face-to-face sessions, once you have completed your sessions, we will calculate the difference and compensate your account with additional sessions to be used on Live Stream bookings.

If you would like to save your sessions for face-to-face bookings, no further action is required at this point. We will be in touch when face-to-face bookings are available again, and you will have the same amount of time to book your sessions as you do now.

Please get in touch if you have any concerns, our help team is here to offer ongoing support and will answer any questions you may have.

Pricing

All Live Stream sessions are at a flat rate of £25 for 1 hour. Whilst face-to-face sessions are suspended, the pricing page has been temporarily removed, we would like to apologies for any inconvenience caused as a result of this.

Corporate Sessions

All corporate sessions have been suspended, if you are interested in providing your employees with Live Stream sessions, please get in touch with a member of the TruBe team.

Live stream sessions

As we continue our mission to make fitness and wellness to all, Live Stream sessions are available to book via the TruBe app and the TruBe website. This is also to support our amazing trainers and wellness specialists.

Live Stream sessions allow you to maintain your fitness and wellbeing where ever you may be. Your chosen Specialist will have prepared a session plan dedicated to you and your goals, this will be in-line with the discipline you selected. Your Specialist will guide you through a one-hour session, coaching you through correct form and alignment whilst offering further feedback in order for you to develop your practice whilst at home. You can invite anyone who is at home with you to join the session or you can enjoy the experience on a one-to-one basis.

To book a Live Stream session, select a discipline, enter the time and date that you would like your session, then set your location as ‘Live Stream’.

  • Choose your Specialist, then when you are ready, select to confirm.
  • You will receive two emails, one with the booking details, and the other with the link to join the session.
  • Your TruBe Specialist will be in touch with you to find out more about your session goals.
  • You can cancel or reschedule up to 12 hours ahead of your session through your account.
  • Charge up your device and make sure you have a strong WIFI connection ready for the session.
  • Make sure you have enough space to roll out a mat.
  • Position the camera at least one meter away from your mat. Your Specialist will give you guidance on how best to angle your camera.
  • We recommend that you wear activewear and have a water bottle to hand.
  • Enjoy your session!

Massage and Running

Unfortunately, Massage and Running will not be supported by the Live Stream option. They will be made available again as soon government and NHS restrictions lift.

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Supporting our Specialists.

75% of each booking goes directly to the Specialist, even if you apply a discount to your booking.

Stay at home

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting us and our dedicated team of Specialists. Since launching in 2015, TruBe has recruited a refined selection of Personal Trainers and Wellness Specialists with a breadth of experience ranging from high-intensity interval training and body conditioning to Barre, Yoga, Pilates and Massage. This diverse offering enables clients like you to discover new ways to exercise.

We also want to thank you for doing your bit by staying at home.

 

The ultimate Ski Trip Fitness guide

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Preparing for the slopes- TruBe Trainer Sandy Rowe

If you’ve never had the opportunity to ski, you’re in for a treat! 

Skiing is a great workout on your whole body, which also requires good mobility. A pair of ski boots weights between 3-5kg and that’s just moving around the resort. Add in the g-forces as you ski and you’ll need to make sure your legs are prepped for anything you decide to throw at them.

To start with I’ll use low weights and focus on stability within the joints. As your strength improves, so will the weights that you use. Your body will adjust to the load, so that by the time you reach the slopes, you’ll be ready for anything your instructor throws at you. Be that your first green run, progressing to a blue, red or even black run and maybe a few moguls added in for good measure!

At the end of every session I spend at least 10 minutes stretching. This maintains (and can improve your mobility), ensures that you flush out toxins from the body and leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed from a workout. You can also have a chat to me about sports massage and how this would work for you before and during your time in the mountains.

If you do more than one discipline, please can break them down. As we may split the content depending on the discipline.

If you’re a regular skier, you’ll already know what ‘the burn’ feels like. Usually on the quads, glutes and core, especially if you’re travelling at speed and like to feel the grip on the slopes.

You want to make the most of your time on the slopes (and make it to après ski afterwards!), so it’s critical that you have the leg endurance to last the course of the day. If you’re anything like me, performance is everything when skiing and your body must be strong. The forces applied to your body through each turn, mean that lateral (sideways), rotational and forward focused exercises are key. Taking the body through the whole range of movement available allows your body to move in a similar way while skiing. If you’re looking to euro-carve on the slopes, you’ll need this!

By strengthening the core, this will stop you collapsing at the bottom of the turn and be able to spring into the next turn. The strength you’ll have built in your legs will propel you down the slopes like a gazelle and you’ll feel energised at the end of the day.

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I’d recommend at least 4 weeks of training prior to your ski trip, with 2 sessions per week. During week 1 your body will get prepped for exercise (there may be a little muscle soreness). Weeks 2-3 you’ll build on the strength from week 1 and start to see improvements in not only strength, but also flexibility. Week 4 you’ll test your strength, consolidate your skills from the first 3 weeks, mobilise and taper ready for your holiday.

All about the glutes

It’s often said that we do too much sitting, reducing the mobility and strength of this muscle. This can be seen when skiing. If you struggle to grip the ski on the snow, or your knees knock together during the turn, it’s highly likely that the glutes are causing the issue.

Test your reactions

If you’re skiing through moguls, trees or even negotiating a narrower slope, you’ll need to have good reaction times so you can turn as you need. It’s often very busy on the slopes and good reactions can be the difference between staying on your feet and going down.

Balance is key

Walking around with an extra 2kg attached to your feet can offset your balance. Add on the weight of a ski and binding, and you’re looking at 4kg per ski. Add in speed, obstacles (and by that I mean other skiers) and steeps and you need to make sure that under weight, you have the strength to maintain your balance and separate upper from lower body movements.

Rotational movement

Two of the key areas I work on with skiers are separation and pivoting. Both of these movements come from the hip and revolve around hip mobility, leg and core strength. These are often overlooked when prepping for skiing in favour of squats and lunges.

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How to recover

At least 500ml of water prior to an après beer. It’s often difficult to stop for long periods of time in the mountains, however, at altitude humans lose a greater percentage of hydration. If you are 1-2% dehydrated, your performance decreases by up to 25%. Therefore, while you’re ordering that first beer or mulled wine, ask for a glass of water at the same time.

A minimum of 10 minutes stretching every day. This will maintain the length of your muscles and make you feel less sore the following day.

A good sports massage through the legs. There really is nothing quite like the new leg feeling after a good sports massage. Your legs will be thankful for it the following day. Look at getting this half way through your week or immediately after your trip.

A rest day. This isn’t always possible for everyone, however, half way through the week, think about potentially having a rest day. Trust me, this is easier said than done (and make sure it’s not on the day the new powder lands!), however, your body will thank you for it.

Reduce the risk of injury

Sleep is when our bodies recover from the daily activity, so aim for at least 8 hours of quality sleep every night. By getting in 8 hours of sleep, you’ll avoid stiff and sore muscles, which don’t react as well and can increase your risk of injury.

I know this is a holiday and you want to enjoy it, however, think about keeping your alcohol intake to 1-2 glasses per day. Alcohol is more potent at altitude, inhibits REM sleep (which is the restful part) and also inhibits muscle growth. It can also give you a really sore head the next day, which isn’t much fun on a ski holiday!

Nutritional advice


Food in the mountains is notoriously nutritiously poor. I’m thinking tartiflette, pizza, cheese, red meat, wine, beer and the list continues. Before you go, think about upping your vegetable intake to help offset the lack of nutritious food available. Similarly, when you return, try to eat a more balanced diet with good vegetables, fruits, white fish and white meat to offset the fat content.

Mountain life usually involves a fair bit of saturated fat (cheese, meat, butter, croissants), so opt for porridge in the mornings. Oats help lower your cholesterol levels (produced by eating saturated fat) and will help keep you on an even kilter. They are also very filling and should keep you going until lunch time calls. Buy fruit at your local supermarket in the mountain and use these as your snacks throughout the day. I’m a big fan of apples and clementines, although the later do tend to get a little squashed throughout the day!

I burn approximately 2,500 calories per day in the mountains. This is approx. 2-300 calories less than I would if I was working as a trainer every day (I’m on my feet all day!), but 6-700 more than if I was sat at a desk every day (that’s a non-training day). So you may need to make sure you have enough fuel with your while you’re travelling around the mountain. Having a few snacks and some water will mean you’re always in a good frame of mind to make those quick reaction decisions. If you’re only out for half the day, this doesn’t mean you can over indulge!

Start your preparation

Book a ski inspired workout with one of our top personal trainers! One-to-one sessions will help transform you in a matter of weeks. Click here to start your journey.

You are ready to ski. Enjoy!

Top Tips For A Natural Glow, Wedding Addition

Sign to breath

The big day is creeping up fast, with so much to do and little time to do it, if this sounds familiar, then you have come to the right place!

First of all, take this moment to take a deep, soothing breath, in through the nose, hold for 3 seconds, and out through the mouth. Use this time to reflect on the many amazing and uplifting moments that have lead you to this day, and think about how amazing the people in your life truly are. Here at TruBe, we believe that a positive state of mind is crucial for good health, happiness and success. In honour of the Royal Wedding, we have compiled a handful of tips and tricks to make you glow. Enjoy.

Natural Shine

You can’t have a wedding detox without mentioning apple cider vinegar! The benefits of apple cider vinegar includes lowering of cholesterol, preventing indigestion, and helps whiten teeth. Perfect to make your smile glisten. Here is a quick tip to get your daily dose of apple cider vinegar: every morning, mix 30ml with lemon, and glass of water. This is a powerful detox and helps kickstart your morning in a positive way.

Be Flawless

NailsYou have probably been told time and time again, that vitamins are the answer to all of life’s problems, although this may be a bit of a stretch, we do have a couple of suggestions that will leave you feeling fabulous!

Vitamin E is full of wonders, it’s a powerful antioxidant and can speed up your cell turnover, which helps clear your skin, reduce dark spots, moisturises and even helps you achieve healthy nails ready for the perfect manicure.

We also recommend B12, this vitamin is ideal when enhancing one’s mood in a time of need. It also helps you develop a healthy immune system perfect for a bride-to-be who can afford no errors.

Nature’s solution

Face masks are a must for obtaining that lovely wedding glow. Whether that be a clay mask or a gel mask, masks contain a higher concentration of the active ingredients you receive from your usual lotions, making for an instantly clear complexion. Feel like you have unusually oily or dry skin? No worries! There is a face mask for every type of skin type, helping to rehydrate and revamp your skin cells. You can even make your own face masks, right in the comfort of your home. Our favourite is an avocado mask, as the fruit is packed with healthy vitamins and helps soothe dry skin. Take 1 ripe avocado, mash up, and add 1 tablespoon of honey for the perfect natural moisturizer. Make sure you do a skin test first, just in case.

In Style

It is important to be in the moment, this is a time full of love and laughter, don’t let it slip by. A pamper session is a great way to hit pause on the chaos around and we have the perfect day in mind…We have teamed up with London’s leading On-Demand Beauty Service, InParlour, to make sure you get the treatment you deserve! Find out more here.

Relieve Tension

Massage

Wedding planning is a stressful time and can leave you in need to relieve some tension. A massage can help remove any unwanted toxins from the body, it can even help you lose that last bit of weight! A massage mixed with essential oils will give you an all over glow. You can now book a massage with TruBe!

Your goals are our Goals

We are here for you, if you need help with a nutrition plan, want to relieve some stress, or feel as fabulous as you look, then get in touch. Our team are always here for you. Book a session and relax.

We wish you luck and congratulate you on your big day!

Your TruBe Team