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UpdateUpdateISSUE 43 - SEPTEMBER 2015

European Week of Sport

6th InternationalStandards Meeting

How Active AreEuropeans

Pedaling Backwards



EuropeActiveEuropean Sports VillageThe square (Rue Mont des Arts)Brussels Belgium

7th 8th and 9th of September

Come and join EuropeActive at the OfficialOpening Ceremony of the European Weekof Sport on 7th of September and visit ourstand at the European Sports Village



Join us for the EuropeanWeek of SportEuropeActive signed as a partner of the EuropeanCommission in December 2014 and has sincecontributed to the European Week of Sportrsquos goals

to promote sport and physical activity acrossEurope

Come and join EuropeActive at the Official OpeningCeremony of the European Week of Sport on 7thof September where Nathalie Smeeman ExecutiveDirector EuropeActive is invited on stage to presentthe association as one of the main partners andwill also be among the partners and ambassadorsduring a QampA session

EuropeActive also invites you to the EuropeanSports Village on 7th 8th and 9th of Septemberat the The square (Rue Mont des Arts) in Brussels As one of the main partners we will have a standwhere staff will be available to present our activitiesprojects and missions

As the leading partner of the two Erasmus+ fundedprojects ALCIS (Promoting Action Learning forChildren in School) and PAHA (Promoting Physical Activity and Health in Ageing) EuropeActive is oneof the main contributors to the European Week ofSportrsquos goal to promote physical activity acrossEurope regardless of age background or fitnesslevel

Last but not least EuropeActive is also one of themain sponsors of the Run for Employment TheRun for Employment on 13th September seesfive runners from the EuropeActive Team joiningthe competition and proudly representing theassociation while contributing to raise awarenessabout youth unemployment in Europe

For further details about the European Week of SportClick here


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ISSUE 42 - JULAUG 20 15 - PAGE 4

How active are Europeans




According to the World Health Organisation (WHO)

bull Almost 30 of European adults are not active enough

bull More than 80 of European adolescents are estimated to be inactive

According to the Special Eurobarometer 412 on Sport

and Physical Activity

bull 41 of Europeans exercise or play sport at least once a week while an importantproportion of EU citizens (59) never or seldom do so

bull 48 do some form of other physical activity (such as cycling dancing or gardening)

at least once a week while 30 never do this kind of activity at all

The costs of physical inactivity in Europe

bull In 2012 Europe lost more than euro80 billion per year because of inactivity

bull Inactivity is related to 4 major non-communicable diseases (coronary heart diseaseType II diabetes colorectal and breast cancer) and to inactivity-related moodand anxiety disorders in 2012 this corresponded to 62 of all European healthspending

bull The cost of inactivity is 14 times that of the damage cost of air pollution andgreenhouse gases from industry across Europe (EU-27) which was estimated from

around euro59 billion in 2012 (EEA 2014)

bull Inactivity costs Europe more than three times the total direct healthcare spendingon the treatment of smoking attributable diseases which totalled euro253bn in 2009(GHK 2012) and approaching three times the direct economic costs of humantrafficking in Europe estimated at around euro30 billion (Levy et al 2013)

bull If all Europeans could spend an average of 20 minutes per day of simple and

inexpensive activities such as walking or running these costs could be avoided




Health-related dangers of physical inactivity

bull Physical inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor for global mortalityHealth-relateddangers of physical inactivity

bull A 2009 study by the WHO estimated that physical inactivity accounted for roughly6 of global deaths in 2004 ndash equal to around 32 million deaths in that year

bull Physical inactivity is estimated to be responsible for 104 of all deaths in Europe

The benefits of being active

bull Cutting inactivity by a fifth would save Europe euro161 billion

bull Physical activity could have averted over 511000 deaths in 2012 alone Had theprevalence of inactivity been even 20 lower more than 100000 deaths could havebeen avoided

bull Physical activity can lead to improvements in mental health and wellbeing

EuropeActive is one the members of the Advisory Committee that has helped formulate

the concept and to target actions some of which will become part of the Erasmus+

Programme for events and collaborative partnerships




6th International Standards Meeting (ISM)

Lisboa Portugal

We are delighted to announce the 6th International Standards Meeting (ISM) will be heldat the Go-Fit Olivias Health amp Fitness Club in Lisboa Portugal on 28-29 October 2015

The annual International Standards Meeting has already become the most relevantoccasion for cooperation in the worldwide fitness sector with an agreed global approachto improve education recognition and social impact of exercise professionals and thefitness sector worldwide

This is a unique opportunity to meet with a selected team of experts in an open andnspirational environment to discuss strategies on how to communicate and implementthe standards and to ensure the European health amp fitness sector remains at the cuttingedge of professional development




The topic for this years ISM will be

Accreditation and Registration ndash How to leverage the

educational standards in fitness

and we have a full two day programme of events for delegates including

Keynote Speakers

bull Leonor Gallardo Guerrero PhD University of Castilla La Mancha Spain

bull Ola Furseth Managing Director at Active Education Norway

bull Jennifer Halsall-Wilson International Fitness Manager at BasicFit The

Netherlands

Top Presenters

bull Matthew Januszek Escape Fitness UK

bull Susana Franco Sport Science School of Rio Maior Portugal

bull Ari Langinkoski Trainer4You Finland

bull Nuno Pimenta Sport Science School of Rio Maior Portugal

bull Alexis Batrakoulis GRAFTS Greece

bull Cliff Collins EuropeActive UK

bull Nicolas Foumlrderer 6-directions Denmark

bull Kirsty Matthews Johnson Health Tech Iberia

bull Francesco Bertiato Technogym

bull Leon Rudge Life Fitness

bull Joseacute Vidal Sector Fitness Spain

bull Hugo Braam Virtuagym Netherlands

bull Dave Wright MYZONEreg UK




Workshops and Roundtable discussions for Training

ProvidersSuppliers

bull EuropeActive accreditation and standards ndash learn from the past and shape the

future

bull The European position is changing ndash How the new composition of the EuropeanCommission will affect the European fitness sector (ESCO Social Dialogue etc)

bull Technological support for fitness facilities and services

bull Exercise with mobile apps ndash where is the place for exercise professionals

Workshops for Exercise Professionalsbull Continuous improvement and revision of current standards Fitness and Group

Fitness Instructor (EQF-level 3)

bull Evolutionary personal training and weight management the new era of theEuropean fitness industry

bull Continuous improvement and revision of current standards Personal Trainer (EQF-

level 4)

bull Group exercise ndash from old to new

The delegate fee also includes lunch on both days teacoffee morning work outsessions at Go-Fit Lisboa City Tour by bus and get together dinner in ldquoPateo Alfacinhardquo(a typical Lisboa restaurant with fado)

For full details and to registeryour place please visit our website at

httpeuropeactiveeueventsism2015





As part of the European Week of Sport (EWoS) NationalFitness Day is ukactiversquos single largest campaign thatbrings together the physical activity sector and all thosethat are interested in getting the UK more active Itrsquos thesingle moment of the year that celebrates the sectors role inachieving a more active UK and raises the public profile of

physical activity

n 2015 2000+ members will take part in National FitnessDay generating great public awareness of the role ukactivemembers play in supporting people to enjoy physical activity

The ukactive team are already developing how we can further engage membersemployers and physical activity charities so National Fitness Day can be bigger andbetter in 2016

For further details please visit httpwwwnationalfitnessdaycom

Head of Research Institute Dr Steven Mann stevenmannukactiveorguk

ukactive - National Fitness Day



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ISSUE 42 - JULAUG 2015 - PAGE 13

The ELESA conference will take place in Mijoux (FrenchJura ndash 40 kms from Geneva airport) on the 24th and 25thSeptember 2015 At the conference a pan-European syllabus(ie ELESA syllabus) for the training of Outdoor Animatorswill be disseminated This syllabus can be used by higherand further education institutions adult education and

or vocational training centres throughout Europe for thetraining of professionals who work in the commercial OutdoorActivity sector The ELESA syllabus will also be a referencedocument for organisations across Europe to review theircurrent Outdoor Animator training programmes and training content and provide a wayfor organisations to compare their training practice with other EU countries This willenhance opportunities for the mobility of learners and workers in the outdoors within theEU For more information on the ELESA project please visit the project website wwwelesa-projecteu

While the core focus of the ELESA syllabus is on the development of genericcompetencies and the soft skills involved in Outdoor Animation Professional TechnicalCapacities (PTCrsquos) in 16 activities (eg canoe kayak alpine skiing climbing) were alsodentified and discussed These PTCrsquos identify the minimum technical ability required byan Outdoor Animator to operate in a commercial setting and could be used to assessOutdoor Animatorrsquos technical competence in a range of outdoor activities

The ELESA conference is open to all those involved in the outdoor activity industryas well as training providers press and media As part of the conference delegatesare invited to actively participate in PTC workshops which will help build the ELESAsyllabus The PTC workshops will take place on the 24th Delegates are encouragedto attend this part of the conference to share their expertise and help develop thismportant part of the ELESA syllabus

For further information on the conference and to register please visit the France Plein Airwebsite httpfrancepleinairfrconference-finale-elesa

European LEarning Syllabus for OutdoorAnimators (ELESA) Conference

24-25 September 2015




Introducing the British Heart FoundationNational Centre for Physical Activity and Health

The British Heart Foundation National Centre

(BHFNC) is at the forefront of translationalresearch We translate physical activity andhealth research into practical advice andsuggestions that practitioners can use We are well recognised in the UK for leadershipand promotion of physical activity and health Our work supports professionals acrossa range of sectors including health care education transport sport and leisure withpractical training resources to promote physical activity

Our vision is to create an active nation

We know that being active is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle Being active canreduce your risk of major illnesses such as heart disease stroke diabetes and sometypes of cancer Physical activity helps control your weight reduce blood pressure and




mprove cholesterol and mental health And most importantly itrsquos funBecause we know this we produce a range of resources to provide practitioners withthe information they need to encourage those they work with to be more active Thesenclude evidence briefings which provide a summary of the available research evidenceon a topic and factsheets providing the key headlines We have a number of age-specific resources to encourage physical activity covering early years children andyoung people adults and older adults

We also offer information to help make the case for investment in physical activity aswell as resources with practical ideas to help deliver physical activity opportunities

To search for resources you are interested in visit wwwbhfactiveorgukour-

resources

Our information serviceOur Information Team provides professionals with up-to-date information on physicalactivity research resources policies and events via a weekly email bulletin To sign up tothis free service visit wwwbhfactiveorguksubscribe-to-database

TwitterOur Twitter feed provides our followers with the latest resources and training from theBHFNC and developments from the wider physical activity field as soon as they happen

Keep up to date by following us BHFactive

Helplinef you have a physical activity-related query our Information Team may be able to helpvia our free helpline service Give us a call on +44 1509 226421 or email bhfnclboroacuk

Training and developmentWe provide training courses that support professionals working with a range of differentpeople from early years practitioners through to those who work with older peopleCourses assist in building skills knowledge and confidence Examples include

Early movers practitioner training To help early year practitioners extend the physicalactivity opportunities available to the under fives in their care

Using the Functional Fitness MOT This course introduces the Functional Fitness MOTand explains how to use it as a tool to encourage older people to be more active




We offer open and in-house training options visit wwwbhfactiveorguktraining-and-events for further details

Annual conferenceWe run an annual national conference which highlights key themes and addressescontemporary issues around physical activity and health The conference attractsnternationally renowned speakers and draws a diverse audience It is now establishedas a major event on the annual calendar For more information visit wwwbhfactiveorgukconference

This yearrsquos annual conference is Just Good Medicine ndash The role of physical activity inthe prevention and management of long term conditions

Our research and evaluationWe are actively involved in evaluation and research projects across a range of themesWe are regularly commissioned by other organisations to carry out pieces of research ontheir behalf Examples of our work include

WellWork evaluation report This report explores the key findings from the nationalworkplace health initiative WellWork and highlights how many sectors of societyfrom government to business to employees themselves can develop and implement a

comprehensive workplace health programme

Fitter for walking evaluation report This presents a comprehensive assessment of thedelivery of Living Streetsrsquo Fitter for Walking project as well as considering the impact ofenvironmental changes on walking levels

Advocacy for physical activity The BHFNC works with a range of key regional national and international stakeholdersto raise the profile of physical activity and its benefits and to influence policy For

example we work with governments public health organisations and sports bodies tosupport policy development We work in partnership with a range of other organisationsto help make the case for physical activity

If you are interested in working with us please get in touchhellip

Give us a call on 01509 226421 email bhfnclboroacuk orvisit our website at wwwbhfactiveorguk



European Initiative Exercise Is Medicine (EIEIM) as a part of

world movement for health enhancing physical activity (HEPA)

promotion every year organizes a scientific-professional conference

with the aim to educate health and kinesiology personnel for mutual

cooperation and effective implementation of a patientsacute referral to a

qualified HEPA programmer in Sport for all and fitness centers

The 4th annual EIEIM meeting will be hosted by the lsquoFitness Academy Zagrebrsquo fromSeptember 18th-19th in Zagreb Croatia

Over fifteen European countries will be represented by more than 150 individuals

spanning the sectors of public health sports sports and family medicine

physiotherapy government agencies sports federations and private industry

You can find out more about the Congress in our promotional video

httpsyoutubeHzAiqj1FB1E




Register Today and Take Advantage of

bull A dynamic program that is credible balanced and relevant to clinical practice

bull Opportunities to meet face-to-face with industry leaders paving the way for

advanced health care in our outstanding exhibit hallbull Early birds rate for accommodation until August 17 2015

Throughout the week there will be a number of key topics and excellent presenters from

physical activity counseling to how EIM is affecting our underserved populations to EIM

on a global scale and more We hope to see you all there

Register now on wwwfitnes-ucilistehreieim

EIEIM Congress Agenda

1030-1200 am EIEIM Board Member Meeting1245-130 am NC Meeting

18th September 2015 Friday 2 - 7 pm

Opening speeches (max 5 min each ndash max 30min for all) - Steinacker Heimer Dunaj WHO officeNational academy repress of ministries city

Introduction Physical Activity Counselling in

Primary Health Care - Ilkka Vuori prof emeritusUKK Institute Finland

300 pm Break

Experiences in practice (each max 30 min)

How to obtain the Health system for cooperation

- Herbert Hartmann prof emeritus ndash DGB ISCAGermany




The role of technology and information for prevention - Juergen Steinacker ProfMD Univ of Ulm Germany

The development of national policy on physical activity and the economic impact -Andrea Backovic Jurican HEPA Europe Slovenia

EIM- experience from Međimurje county Croatia - Renata Kutnjak-Kiš MD Countynstitute of Public Health

430 pm Break

Education of PHC physicians

What PHC physicians need to know on health and fitness risk assessment - MarijaRakovac Assist Prof MD Faculty of kinesiology ndash Croatia

Recommendations for exercise programs and referring patients to FC (Green

receipt) - Mats Boumlrjesson Prof MD GIH Sweden

Monitoring and evaluation of referral system course and effects - Stjepan HeimerProf PhD MD Croatian Assoc Fitness and health Croatia

Criterion-referenced fitness standards for predicting physical independence intoater life - Luiacutes Bettencourt Sardinha Portugal)

19th September 2015 Saturday 9 am ndash 1 pm

900 am Possible difficulties in practice

The systematic development of an Energy Balance (PA) guideline for occupational

physicians - Willem van Mechelen

Determinants of exercise adherence - Danijel Jurakić PhD PE prof Faculty ofkinesiology University of Zagreb and Assist Prof Zrinka Greblo PhD Department ofPsychology Centre for Croatian Studies University of Zagreb Croatia

1100 am Break




From theory to practice

About fitness centres (FC) and their offer ndash Fitness Indextrade project - Matija DunajPE Prof Fitness academy Croatia

Create a supporting framework in Fitness sector to promote an active way of living- Profdr Thomas Riegerndash Chairman of EuropeActivelsquos Standards Council

Exercise prescription in obesity theoretical background and practical application -Sergej Ostojić Prof PhD MD University of Belgrade Serbia

Conclusions and closing - Heimer Steinacker

Afternoon - Sightseeing Walking Tour

Zagreb is a vibrant city with a lot of cultural heritagedisplayed in numerous museums around the cityHotel and restaurant rates are very aordable and thenternational airport is located only 20 km from the citycenter

Reserve your room today Hurry our hotel is filling upfast

Book Your Room Now

We shall be honored if you find the opportunity to join us at this event

Congress Website httpfitnes-ucilistehreieim




Join a WEBINAR

How to distinguish the important from the

unimportant The skills knowledge andcompetencies of fitness instruction

Professor Thomas Rieger Chairman of theStandards Council of EuropeActive will present theatest European educational standards in fitnessnstruction He will explain in detail how these

have been developed and how you can use themn your own practice One pivotal aspect is theunderstanding of just why fitness instruction is somportant The sheer number of options available fortraining in fitness instruction can be overwhelmingThis webinar also seeks to provide an understandingof the criteria you should consider when selectingcourses course providers and course material infitness instruction

Following the webinar participants will be able to

bull Identify the main characteristics of fitness instruction services

bull Describe the skills knowledge and competencies fitness instructors need by

emphasising clientrsquos expectations and safety

bull Present how educational standards in fitness are developed

bull Explain the relevant criteria to assess the quality of training courses in fitness

Webinar date Wednesday 16th September 2015

Time 300pm to 400pm British Summer Time

For full details and to register for the webinar click here




By Maria Cress BS John P Porcari PhD Thomas Kernozek PhD and Carl FosterPhD with Daniel J Green

Download and print the ACE Pedaling Study (19 MB)

ACE-SPONSORED RESEARCHEVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF

PEDALING BACKWARD

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The principle of specificity tells us that the physiological adaptations made within thebody are specific to the demands placed on that body In other words if you want tobecome a better cyclist you need to spend the majority of your training time on thebike Isnrsquot it nice when common sense and science work hand in hand

That said exercise physiologists and behavioral scientists often cite variety as the keyto preventing boredom and adhering to a program for the long haul A cyclist wouldprobably benefit from occasionally taking a day off from riding the bike to go for a swimor hit the hiking trails Another way to incorporate variety while still performing yourexercise of choice is to change what yoursquore doing in more subtle ways For examplea marathon runner can derive benefits from working sprints into his routine as thiswill target the lower-extremity muscles in new ways Similarly weight lifters can dosomething as subtle as changing their grip from wide to narrow to target muscles

differently For cyclists pedaling backward can be used to change the way the legmuscles are stimulated in that there is a need to pull the pedals backward instead ofpushing them forward

The Cascade CMXRT recumbent exercise bike is designed to mimic the real road feelof cycling outdoors Its website says that the bike offers ldquoquiet bi-directional resistance[that] lets you pedal forward and backward throughout the whole 360-degree pedalstroke for a more effective workoutrdquo Clearly pedaling backward doesnrsquot translatedirectly to the movements performed during a typical bike ride whether itrsquos around your

neighborhood or through the mountains of France But can pedaling in reverse providebenefits beyondmdashor in addition tomdashthose seen with regular cyclingBut Is Pedaling Backward Safe

There is some controversy about whether pedaling backward is safe both in aphysiologicalmuscular sense and in terms of basic bike safety According to www

spinningcom their bikes are not designed for pedaling backward ldquoPedaling backwards risky on a fixed gear bike If riders try to quickly stop the flywheel while pedalingbackward the compressive forces on the knee joint can be sufficient enough to tear

cartilage or the meniscushellipLastly this movement puts the bike at risk as well Pedalingbackward may eventually unscrew the pedals from the crank armrdquo

A quick Google search will tell you that there are plenty of people out there dismissingthe benefits and exaggerating the risks of pedaling in reverse Dr Porcari disagreesldquoPhysiologically and muscularly there is no downsiderdquo In fact backward pedalings often used as a rehabilitation tool Itrsquos been observed to reduce pressure on thetibiofemoral joint which may offer value in the rehabilitation of meniscal problems or

tibiofemoral osteoarthritis




Of course bike safety is another issue entirely Before telling participants in a groupexercise class or a personal-training client to start pedaling backward be sure that thebike you are using is designed to do so It is important to note that this research was notconducted on a fixed-gear cycle but rather on a specifically designed recumbent bikethat provides resistance in both directions

A research team at the University of WisconsinndashLa Crosse led by John P PorcariPhD conducted an ACE-commissioned study to determine potential differences inthe physiological and electromyography (EMG) responses when pedaling forward andbackward on the Cascade bike

The Study Sixteen apparently healthy volunteers (eight male and eight female) were used as

subjects for what was essentially two separate studies The first study evaluatedthe potential differences in heart rate (HR) oxygen consumption (VO

2)and caloric

expenditure when participants cycled forward and backward on the Cascade cycleA practice session was performed to allow participants to get habituated to the bikeand to determine the workloads that would be used in the study For each subjectworkloads were selected that elicited ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) of 11 13 and15 on the 6 to 20 scale while pedaling in the forward direction

The participants completed six five-minute submaximal exercise bouts (three whilepedaling forward and three while pedaling backward) Half of the subjects pedaledforward first then backward while the other half did the opposite Workloads wereprogressed from RPEs of 11 to 13 to 15 with each exercise bout with two-minutebreaks between them There was also a 10-minute break during the changeoverbetween pedaling directions Heart rate was assessed each minute and VO2 wasmeasured continuously as the participants cycled

The purpose of the second study was to determine the differences in muscle usage

when subjects cycled in the two different directions The study design described abovewas performed again but this time EMG activity was recorded from eight muscles ofthe lower extremities tibialis anterior medial gastrocnemious vastus medialis vastusateralis rectus femoris biceps femoris semitendinosis and gluteus maximus Datawere collected for approximately 20 seconds at the end of each stage







The Results

For study 1 there were no differences in the physiological responses of males andfemales The aggregate data are presented in Table 1

Overall there was a significantly higher HR (8 beats per minute) when cycling backwardthan when forward which was consistent across all three workloads VO2 and caloricconsumption were also significantly higher in the backward direction (8 percent higher atany given workload) In terms of RPE the 11 13 and 15 values which were determinedwhen the participants were pedaling forward became 115 139 and 165 when thedirection was reversedmdashthis means that the study participants felt like they were

working harder when they pedaled backward even though the actual workloads weredentical

For study 2 there were again no differences between the men and women While therewere no significant differences in the EMG values between forward and backwardcycling for the tibialis anterior medial gastrocnemius semitendinosis biceps femorisor gluteus maximus there was significantly higher EMG data for the three quadricepsmuscles testedmdashthe vastus medialis (175 percent higher) vastus lateralis (111

percent higher) and rectus femoris (131 percent higher)mdashwhen participants pedaledbackward This finding was consistent across all three workloads (Figures 1ndash3)







Note MVIC = Maximum voluntary isometric contraction

The Bottom LineThis study showed that pedaling backward on the Cascade cycle elicited higherheart-rate and energy-cost values than pedaling at identical workloads in the forwarddirection The increase in physiological response was reflected by higher muscleactivation of the quadriceps muscles (vastus medialis vastus lateralis and rectusfemoris) which is consistent with the subjectsrsquo descriptions of feeling like they had toldquopullrdquo the pedals when cycling backward

ldquoThe concept of specificity tells us that pedaling forward should still make up the

vast majority of a cyclistrsquos trainingrdquo

explains Dr Porcari

ldquobut the subtle differences in muscle activation seen when pedaling backward can

be very beneficialrdquo

Dr Porcari recommends treating backward pedaling as a change of pace and a form ofcross-training that better targets the quads




Maria Cress a member of the research team for this study points out that by improvingquadriceps strength by pedaling in the backward direction cyclists will experiencemproved strength for regular cycling

ldquoThey will be able to work at a higher workload at a lower RPE and heart raterdquo

says Cress

ldquowhich means that incorporating backward pedaling into your routine will

eventually make pedaling forward mentally and physically easierrdquo

Daniel J Green is an editorial consultant and freelance writerbased in Asheville NC In addition to his consulting work withorganizations including the American Council on ExerciseInternational Association of Fire Fighters and Agriculture Future of America

Daniel has written feature articles for local publications in WesternNorth Carolina (WNC) including WNC Parent and WNC Magazine


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PEDALING BACKWARD

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2)and caloric











The Results
















explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium













Book Your Room Now






Join a WEBINAR




















PEDALING BACKWARD

wwwacetnessorg






















2)and caloric











The Results
















explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium





Join a WEBINAR




















PEDALING BACKWARD

wwwacetnessorg






















2)and caloric











The Results
















explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium








PEDALING BACKWARD

wwwacetnessorg






















2)and caloric











The Results
















explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium






















2)and caloric











The Results
















explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium








The Results
















explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium












explains Dr Porcari









says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium







says Cress






wwwacetnessorg




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium




EuropeAcve


B-1050 Brussels

Belgium


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