What it’s like running a business

A lot of people see my business as just a little hobby, and in truth it did start out this way with small ideas but no real plan. Fast forward 8 years and it has grown organically to become an integral part of my life, and my income. But what does it actually mean for […]

The Christmas Fitness Gift Guide!

I’m feeling very unorganised for the festive season this year and it is very fast approaching! BUT if you are in the same boat I got your back here with my Christmas Fitness Gift Guide! I’ll admit that all of these things make my own list this year, but if you’ve someone to buy for […]

A Summer in Norway

Earlier this year at the start of Summer we took a trip to Norway, with a base in Osøyri (about an hour out of Bergen) and travelled around the area. This was our first proper holiday with the baby and also a long overdue visit to my partner’s Aunty, Uncle, cousin, his wife and their […]

How much is enough?

We all know the extensive health benefits of regular exercise, but are we really aware of how much we should be doing? The UK Government have just published new and updated guidelines last month on the recommendations of physical activity for all age groups.  It may be easy to push your fitness back to next […]

Motivation Monday!

Motivation monday for things that have inspired me in fitness and health

After what feels like the longest spell of being ill (firstly just run down with colds and sleep deprivation, and secondly the most severe food poisoning last week) I am desperately seeking out motivation to bring back the positivity and get back on track with my fitness and general health & wellbeing! I’ve taken inspiration […]

One whole year of Mum life!

One whole year of mum life! How on earth did that happen?! It really does feel like yesterday that I was patiently awaiting the arrival of my baby boy, and yet somehow it feels like I’ve known him forever too. No matter how much you think about it, how many books you read, how much […]

My top 5 Summer reads!

With the Summer season upon us I have been drawn to some great summer reads! For a short spell recently, mum life and work had taken place instead and I hadn’t been engrossed in a good book for a while, but I have found some great ones lately that I’ll share with you here. (This […]

New year ambitions for 2019!

The New Year is always a welcomed fresh start to most people. The reflection of the previous year and all it’s good & bad, and the desire, ambition, and excitement to achieve more for the coming year ahead. Most “New Year resolutions” however seem to stem from negativity. They are created around things we dislike […]

Chasing freedom daily- juggling business, travel, fitness & family

When I created Freshly Centered I wanted it to be a website for not just pilates, but for fitness, rehab, and promoting health & wellbeing with a fresh perspective. By this I mean offering a variety of content. I’m so excited to share a guest blog piece from the amazing business woman & fitness inspiration […]

Society- why do we feel the need to please?

I have never been one for considering what society or other people think too much throughout life; I mean we all care at some stage but I have never let it bother me to the point it has strongly influenced my decisions. In fact, I usually always know what I want and believe in and […]