5 top tips for tight hip flexors
Tight hip flexors is a common issue with prolonged sitting and can lead to discomfort and poor posture. Here is Part 2 of the Posture Series, a series designed to help those working from home right now, or anyone who has a desk-based job! You can catch up on Part 1 here. 1. Stretch them […]
Muscle activation exercises at your desk
Welcome to a new mini series on posture! Especially important for those who work or spend time at a desk! Sitting at our desks for longer periods has certainly become normal over the past few months, and with many of us working from home at dining tables, coffee tables, and generally less than ideal desk […]
How to snack healthy
Healthy eating is something the majority of people strive for and feel good about doing so, however with the surreal changes that Covid-19 has enforced upon us; anxiety and stress levels may be higher than normal. Increased stress and anxiety can see us reaching for comfort or convenience foods that reduce the effort in […]
The post-lockdown slump
This past week or so things have slowly started opening up here as we move through the Covid-19 pandemic, but for my business it is still very much remaining in it’s “new normal” state of exclusively online. This is not necessarily a bad thing either. I was so against moving online (read more about that […]
All the tips for relaxation
Wherever you are in the world, whatever you have going on right now, I’m sure relaxation time could be helpful. As we start to move through this phase of easing this lockdown of 2020, I wanted to bring together resources from the website that may help in small ways. Here we have a collection of […]
Running series- cooling down
I’m currently writing a Running series for the blog on all things running related to improve your training and provide useful tips. You can read the previous posts on Warming Up here, and on Strength Training Prescription for Runners here. Today’s post is on the Cool Down. There is also a previous post on Returning […]
Lockdown essentials
With everyone staying at home, working from home, and just generally having more time to “think” about things lately, I’ve put together my most recent list of items on my radar. These are unprecedented times and sometimes a little treat to perk you up goes a long way. Some of these are purely luxury, and […]
Working from home instead of a studio
Working from home recently has been an enormous learning curve. Like everyone else worldwide, I am currently social distancing and staying home as much as possible. This week marks the 6th week I have been teaching pilates from my living room. Therefore all my regular pilates classes, 1-2-1 sessions, and teacher trainer courses are all […]
14 Day Quarantine Fitness Plan
This lockdown situation is a little crazy isn’t it! I think everyone has found their own way to adjust to the new “normal” and some have found this easier than others. For me, trying to maintain regular exercise has always been key to my mental health, but also feeling good in my body. I don’t […]
How to get the most from your home workouts
How to make the best out of this current Covid-19 situation is a popular topic right now, simply because we have no other choice! The dumbbells are sold out literally everywhere online and the choice for online workouts is amazing! It is safe to say people are trying to form some sort of exercise routine […]
