by Tracy Ward | Dec 13, 2019 | Fitness, Health & wellbeing, Pilates
The hips are often the most common area for us to hold tension in, giving us tight muscles and restricted joint mobility. Our more frequently sedentary lifestyles also encourage static postures and frequent sitting. Sitting postures place most of our body weight on...
by Tracy Ward | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog Updates, Fitness, Postnatal
Returning to exercise after having a baby is a daunting time. You’ve maybe been out of the way for a while, or at least from your pre-pregnancy exercise schedule, your body has adapted to pregnancy and then continues to change postnatally. Postnatal exercise...
by Tracy Ward | Nov 29, 2019 | Fitness
I’ve recently been mixing things up with my training in the gym and thought I’d share my new full body gym workout with you! This workout takes around an hour to complete. It targets most muscle groups, covering upper body, lower body, core, and some...
by Tracy Ward | Nov 22, 2019 | Health & wellbeing, Lifestyle
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...
by Tracy Ward | Nov 17, 2019 | Health & wellbeing, Pilates
There is a definite change in atmosphere when Winter officially sets in. Gone are the lovely Autumn feels and it’s just so dark and cold! This is why Winter makes the perfect time for hosting my bi-annual Pilates Retreats. There is nothing better than a day to...
by Tracy Ward | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog Updates, Fitness, Pilates
Tightness in a muscle does not always mean you need to stretch! Yes, tight muscles DO need stretching to relieve this tightness, but have you ever found that you keep stretching the tight spot and it continues to feel tight, or that the tightness returns shortly...
