Frequently Asked questions
If there is anything you can’t find the answer to below you can always get in touch with us by emailing hello@powerisbananas.com
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I’m looking for something to boost my mental health, can POWER help?
POWER creates brave, empowering, safe spaces to connect, talk and share.
We believe human connection is fundamental to mental health, and bananas make starting conversations and sparking new connections easier, and more playful.
Movement, of any kind, as well as breathwork and meditation are all proven to enhance mental wellbeing.
Delivering POWER out in nature, enhances its mental health benefits. As does incorporating scent, touch and taste, alongside sight and sound.
Elaine is Mental Health First Aid trained. POWER would be described as an ‘additional support’; not a replacement for seeking professional advice or guidance.
Is POWER a workout?
Movement is part of every POWER experience.
How you move (the type of movement) and how much you move (the intensity/the pace) is up to you.
Moving better, feeling stronger, faster and fitter, increased cardiovascular and muscular strength, are all possible physical benefits of POWER.
How is POWER different from Spinning?
Firstly, Spinning is a brand. It’s a fantastic brand, which is why Elaine chose Spinning as her first qualification in 2016.
Spinning is often used to describe all types of movement on static bikes (not just Spinning), and it has a reputation of being an intense, physical workout which for some people might evoke fear or seem daunting.
POWER is not frightening, it’s friendly.
If you’re on a static bike with Elaine, she won’t shout at you to stand up, sit down, or go faster.
You are in control of the resistance level on your bike and the intensity of your ride. This is POWER, you’re in charge.
Do I need to have tried the ‘movement’ before I try POWER?
No, you never need to have tried any forms of POWER movement, meditation before.
We recommend speaking to your health professional if you’re not familiar with regular movement, or you have a condition that requires individual care and attention.
If you’ve been given the all clear to move, come on down.
We’ll help you with any individual adaptation you might require, and safely guide your set up, to ensure you are in the best place to move, in a way that honours your mind and body, on the day.
I have a banana allergy, can I still be one of the bunch?
Absolutely. There’s no requirement to eat your banana.
Gifting your POWER banana to someone who loves eating bananas is a great idea.
If your banana allergy goes beyond eating a banana, to being in close proximity to, or scribbling on a banana, please, get in touch.
I have a disability, can I still take part?
Absolutely. Everyone is different; brilliantly and beautifully unique. And, not all disabilities are visible.
If you have a physical disability, or health concern, we recommend you speak to a health professional. Becky is a specialist physiotherapist; she can help on the day, too.
If you’ve been given the all clear to move, come on down.
If a static bike is not suitable for you, there are other ways to take part in high-energy POWER, such as walking or wheeling.
POWER Yin is POWER’s most adaptable and inclusive space. People of all physical abilities can, and do, take part. Wheelchairs are welcome.
Can I take part in POWER if I’m pregnant?
We recommend speaking to your health professional to assess what’s best for you.
If you’ve been given the all clear to move, come on down.
If you require assistance with setting up or making adjustments to your bike – original POWER – we can help with that.
What age do you need to be, to be one of the bunch?
All ages are welcome.
Typically 7 – 97 years old.
If you’d love to experience original POWER on static bikes, there’s a minimum height requirement of 4’7” / 145 cm for safety.
If you’re under 18 years, we will ask a parent – or guardian to complete a waiver.
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How early should I arrive?
Ten minutes before is ideal.
What happens when I arrive at my POWER experience?
You’ll be greeted with a big smile and a warm welcome, by Elaine and/or Becky.
You’ll be shown your individual POWER headphones, your banana and pen.
You might also find a static bike, a mat, a chair, or something else that makes sense to your choice of energy and movement.
What will be provided?
Bananas. Headphones. Pens. Every. Time.
For POWER Yin, we have a few mats, blankets and eye bags, available, but may not have one for everyone so please bring whatever you need to be cosy and comfy, for the ultimate banana savasana.
If we are delivering a bespoke private or corporate POWER experience, we can talk about everything we might need and want to create your ‘dream POWER’.
What do I need for POWER Online?
A fully charged streaming device; mobile, iPad, laptop, or TV.
Headphones, to enhance the immersive nature of the experience.
An internet connection throughout the experience.
Your choice of movement will determine the rest; skates, running trainers, a dog, a bike, a pair of skis, a paddle, etc.
What do I wear?
Whatever you’re comfortable wearing. Want to POWER in a silk dress, absolutely you can. Wear your PJs to POWER Yin, be our guest.
You don’t even need to wear shoes, unless you’re riding a static bike. No shoes, no problem.
If you have fancy cycling shoes you’re welcome to wear those, so long as they have SPD cleats (mountain bike cleats). Always bring a pair of trainers you can wear, just in case there’s a ‘compatibility’ issue with the pedals.
Fancy dress is always an option. This is POWER, you do you.
Do you offer pet care/child care?
We don’t have a POWER creche or dog sitting, no.
Children are welcome to experience POWER from age 7 (there is a minimum height requirement for safety, when taking part in original POWER, bikes); as one of the bunch.
POWER Zed, available in schools, youth settings and private hire is a dedicated space for children/the younger generation of POWER.
Dogs are welcome in the high-energy POWER space; walking your dog is a great choice of POWER movement, in-person and online.
Assistance and therapy dogs are welcome.
What’s POWER music like?
Elaine and Becky are both hugely passionate about music.
Hours upon hours are poured into creating every individual POWER playlist; evoking energy and emotion and selecting lyrics with care.
You won’t want to take the headphones off.
If you’re creating your ultimate POWER experience, the playlist is one element we can talk about, to create something that’s unique to you.
How clean is POWER kit?
Bananas are always fresh off the shelf. And POWER-stickered by (clean) hand.
All equipment is cleaned twice over, after every POWER experience, using antibacterial and antiviral cleaning agents.
Potential hotspots – handlebars, saddles, headphones – are given an extra scrub to ensure we are always sparkling-clean and good-to-go.
We always have hand sanitiser, and encourage a ‘spritz’ before and after each POWER experience.
Does POWER travel?
Simply, yes. POWER loves to travel.
Queen B, is the original POWER wagon; she loves to travel, delivering POWER kit to any and every location imaginable, within the UK and Europe.
There is also a flight case for POWER headphones, and bananas are universally available which means we can and love to deliver POWER in-person, anywhere in the world.
The freedom to deliver POWER anywhere and everywhere; to unique places of natural beauty deepens human connection to the natural world and transforms wellbeing.
We can also breathe life into urban environments; by delivering POWER in typically corporate business environments; office space, shops, and industrial parks.
Individual POWER headphones create a unique opportunity to deliver in a busy working environment or a site of outstanding natural beauty, with minimal audible impact on the surrounding space.
In all sensible-ness; POWER locations are subject to suitability. e.g. currently delivering POWER under the moon, with ambition to one day deliver on the moon.
Do you require power, to deliver POWER?
Great question. No, we don’t.
POWER arrives fully charged, and doesn’t require an internet connection to deliver in-person experiences.
This means we can deliver POWER wild+free; in the air, on water, in the woods, on the beach, in your workspace… The only limit is your wildest imagination.