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Clare Brown of wellbeing centre Revitalise on the classes and treatments that will leave you looking and feeling great. This week: colonic hydrotherapy

It never ceases to amaze me (given the natural fear factor) that during the seven years Revitalise has been operating, colonic hydrotherapy has been, without doubt, the most consistently popular therapy. In part, this is testimony to the team of committed and reliable therapists who have a great deal of knowledge in nutrition and health, as well as professional experience of the procedure and a caring approach. Therapists have successfully helped clients with health complaints including lack of energy and motivation, bloating, food intolerances, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and weight management. But why should we consider colonic hydrotherapy, how does it benefit us, and are you really sure I don’t need to be scared?!
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Transform your body in under a month with Christian Vila’s weightloss programme

Now in it’s third year, the Guaranteed Results Weightloss programme makes promises no other bootcamp or trainer dares: if you’re not happy with the results, you get your money back! Fed up with the big gym chains taking money from the public without delivering results, Christian Vila, owner and operator of Brighton-based Christian Vila Personal Training, is putting his money where his mouth is with the Guaranteed Results programme.
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Zara Baker looks at ways to keep the body in shape for a longer, healthier and happier life

I have a pedometer somewhere – one that I obtained through an offer on a cereal box or something similar. It’s not used (I have no idea where it is) and even if I did dutifully attach it to my belt every morning, it would probably shut down in defiance at my failure to get close to the optimum 10,000 steps each day. Maybe they should come with a bleeping alarm system so we’re forced into going that bit further as, let’s face it, 1,500 steps a day just doesn’t cut it.
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Kickstart your fitness regime with the chance to win gym membership at Riptide

Riptide provides a fresh perspective on personal fitness. With a fully equipped gym right on the seafront (find them between the two piers) this is the perfect venue to work out against an unrivalled backdrop. Local, independent and community focused, Riptide offers clients personal training whenever it is needed. Their qualified and approachable staff are always on hand with help and advice, helping you to get the best out a workout. They are open early until late all week long, meaning there’s always a time to suit even the busiest of schedules. All in all, Riptide creates a friendly and inspiring environment where their members feel comfortable and happy.

Riptide Fitness Centre, 150-152 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 1NB, 01273 725444, www.riptide.co.uk

Riptide Fitness Centre is offering Latest 7 readers the chance to win three months’ gym membership including personal exercise training plans. Just answer this question: Which charity does Riptide proudly support?
(Clue: see Riptide website)

Email your answer to competitions@thelatest.co.uk with ‘Riptide’ in the subject box. Alternatively write to us at the address at the front of the magazine. Don’t forget to leave your name and contact details. Entrants must be aged 16 or over. Closing date for entries: 23 August 2010.