FabyouLess!

As a Beauty blogger, I am always looking for discounts, vouchers, 2 for 1 offers and sales and often have an inbox full of tempting and inviting offers to relieve me of money. Then I was introduced to the Fabyouless card, which is a very clever name for a product and I thought I would share with you today which it is all about and give you a chance to win one for yourself.

Fabyouless is the UK's biggest health, beauty, hair and fitness Card. It has offers and discounts at over 1500 venues across the UK which includes:

• beauty salons, 
• salons, 
• nail bars, 
• lash bars, 
• aesthetic clincs, 
• spas
• dental clinics 
• gyms and personal trainers

So imagine you have a hour to spare before you are meeting your best friend for lunch, she is always late and you need something to do with your time, how about a quick manicure? Blow dry? Facial? but it is expensive. Well Imagine being able to save some money every time you have your hair blow dried, your Shellac nails done, or a facial, your essential waxing, a spa day with friends and that all-important personal trainer session – you could save yourself a lot of money. Plus, you can use the card as many times as you like, it isn't restricted to once a month or four times a year, you can use it daily or even hourly if you must.

The offers are at least 25% discounts or 2 for 1 offers and it is a really simple, but clever idea. You can also use your Fabyouless card in some of the top locations across the country such as

• Bannatyne Spas, 
• Amida Spas, 
• Spa London, 
• Malmaison, 
• Hotel du Vin, 
• Top Cuts, 
• Hob Salons, 
• Outdoor Fitness UK, 
• Macdonald Hotel & Spas, 
• Biothecare Aesthetics 

Plus many more options which you can read about HERE. All you do is type in your postcode and within seconds all of the places near to you, or those within the parameters within which you have set, such as 10-20miles will pop up as a list and on a map and you scroll through, find what you want. Once you have found the place you like, you can find all the information you need as well as what the current offer to you is and all the contact information you need to make your booking.

If this sounds like the kind of card you want to have, of course it is, it costs £49.99 per year, but as I have said, I am giving one lucky reader the chance to win one for themselves, thanks to the lovely team at Fuelmyblog, and all you have to do is complete the form below:

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5 amazing benefits of Pilates & Yoga

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Yoga Pilates and yoga are two of the greatest workouts for not only girls, but guys too. There are amazing health benefits that stem from doing these kind of work outs, so there are plenty of reasons to take it up – aside from the fact you’ll get a great body! If you want to get started but don’t have any of the equipment, you can get everything you need from a sporting and health retailer like Optomo Australia . Keep reading to find out how your body will benefit from undertaking Pilates and/or yoga as your new favourite workout!

1. Cardiovascular, Digestive & Nervous Systems

It’s been discovered that regular yoga and Pilates sessions help to normalise blood pressure and improve cardiovascular fitness and circulation. Yoga gives the heart a work out equivalent to going for a brisk walk. Due to the normalised blood pressure and circulation, your digestive system also benefits – it can help to speed up a system that is usually slow. All of these things work to benefit your nervous system – the improved blood flow helps to calm your body and soothe your nervous system. 

2. Body Strength

Most people find that their bodies strengthen a substantial amount after commencing regular yoga and Pilates classes. On average, after doing yoga for 6 weeks (three times a week) most people will then be able to do roughly 6 more push ups and 14 more curl ups. Those engaging in Pilates have found similar results: Pilates is great for strengthening core, abdominal muscles. Pilates is known to be 310% more effective for being able to strengthen and tighten the more difficult obliques. The best thing about these two workouts is that they add strength without adding bulk to your body – which is why dancers love to do them! 

3. Flexibility

Yoga and Pilates are great for gaining flexibility due to the structured postures involved. The gentle stretching is great for releasing muscle tension and stiffness too. Regular yoga participants are able to see their flexibility boost by approximately 24%. Pilates improves flexibility as well, particularly in areas such as hamstrings, hip and back. As well as flexibility, yoga and Pilates also work to fix your posture and give your body a taller, leaner look. 

4. Musculoskeletal

As well as general strength and flexibility, Pilates and yoga have great musculoskeletal benefits. The poses done in both exercises move your joints through their complete range of motion, which aids in mobility and eases the pressure on joints. Reduced back pain is another noticeable benefit of doing Pilates and yoga. It also helps to prevent osteoporosis, and provides relief for those already diagnosed. 

5. Mental Benefits

As Pilates and yoga requires so much focus and control , most people find that they are a lot less stressed after commencing regular classes. As they are less stressed, they find that sleeping is a lot easier and their mood is improved. Yoga and Pilates are also great for people with ailments such as cancer, depression or chronic pain, as they find they become much less fatigued. 

Pilates and Yoga have so many benefits – so start classes today! You’ll be a regular at your local classes in no time!

Do you do either?

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