Last week I spoke about the benefits of our very well loved foam roller and why we use it and to prove I’m not just being mean! Let’s continue the theme and talk about the Pilates soft ball. A Pilates soft ball, also referred to as a mini stability ball or Pilates ball, is a […]
As the leaves begin to fall and the air grows crisp, don’t you just love it? Now is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf in your fitness journey. Autumn is a season of change, reflection, and renewal. What better way to embrace this transformative time of year than by reclaiming your confidence […]
The recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day can be traced back to a marketing campaign in Japan. In the mid-1960s, a Japanese company called Yamasa introduced a pedometer named “Manpo-kei,” which translates to “10,000 steps meter.” This marketing campaign was launched in conjunction with the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 to promote walking and fitness […]
This week I came across some amazing and very simple mental health tips which I’d like to share with you today. If you feel like you hate everyone – eat If you feel like everyone hates you – sleep If you feel like you hate yourself – shower If you feel that everyone hates everyone […]
If you’ve heard our latest playlist in class, you will have noticed that we take our final stretches to ‘Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)’. Not only is it great at putting life into perspective in a fun way, it has an interesting story about how it came to being. It all began when Mary Schmich, […]
Holidays are time for us to a time to unwind, relax and maybe try a few new things that we haven’t done before. If you are an avid fitness peep and like your regular routine of exercise, it can be challenging to maintain, or you might be like me and prefer to do absolutely nothing! […]
In the realm of self-care rituals, there’s a hidden gem that often gets overlooked. Want to know what it is? Facial massage Are you now picturing a luxury spa treatment? Well, guess what? It isn’t just for a spa day The benefits of facial massage for both your skin and over all well being shouldn’t […]
21st November 2023 approx. 8.45am It’s now 15 weeks since I decided to throw myself down the stairs and brake my wrist. All joking aside, I still have a blank on exactly how I fell, nor can say I was doing anything adventurous like skydiving, high rope acrobatics or even sliding down the banister. […]
Let’s talk about something we all wish we had more of: time. Who wouldn’t want an extra hour or two in the day? Although we can’t magically create more hours, there are definitely ways to make the most of the time we do have. Here’s a few ideas that you could implement to help you […]
When it comes to creating a workout routine that gives you results, being consistent in actually doing your workout is the number one key to success. But what happens when I’ve been consistent and I’m not continuing to see or feel results? Easy The FITT Principles Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type This is a […]
