Friday Fun- Pilates challenge

Friday Fun- Pilates challenge

Another Pilates motivator for the weekend!  Do you do more exercise or less at the weekend? This weekend whichever option you choose, try to include a few minutes of Pilates! A few minutes is all it takes to engage the core, re-align the body and create strength....
Pre-run preparation

Pre-run preparation

This morning was an amazing run. I ran a regular running route that I do but the sun was out, I was on a long weekend off work and just relaxed and at peace. It’s amazing how your mood pre-run can influence the actual run. How do you prepare for your run? Today...
Friday Fun! Stay strong!

Friday Fun! Stay strong!

It’s finally Friday again! And I really have a Friday feeling this week! Lots of plans to get out on my bike and get running after a few weeks being busy away with work. Cardio is important, especially as I am hoping to start training for my first duathlon, BUT...
Staying on track

Staying on track

With the long summer nights finally upon us- are you making the most of it? Last week I wrote about the importance of cross-training and how our weekly exercise should include elements of cardiovascular work, strength training, core and flexibility. That’s a lot...
5 Reasons for cross-training

5 Reasons for cross-training

Cross-training! Why is it so important? Cross-training is essentially training in different sports/activities other than your main one. It is so easy to get carried away with wanting to get better at your main sport that it is all you do, every day, every week. But...
Friday fun- squatting!

Friday fun- squatting!

It’s Friday again! So today was Work Out At Work Day!- this is a nationwide physiotherapy drive to encourage fellow co-workers (and the nation!) to participate in more exercise, and to move more at work! We ran Pilates classes for staff, circuits classes and...