Christmas Gift Guide!
A little late on the delivery of this, but here is my Freshly Centered round up of Christmas gift ideas for 2020! For the fitness enthusiast/health conscious/wellbeing type of person in your life. AKA my ideal Wish List! (Whilst there may be some affiliate links here, these are all my own choices and I have […]
Taking a break
If you stop by here regularly you may have noticed I’ve been absent from the blog for a couple of months. I think for the first time in my career I have just experienced a burn out. 2020 has been a surreal year for everyone without a doubt and I think “Covid fatigue” has hit everyone […]
The process behind “The Postnatal Pilates Guide”
It is finally here! After 10 months of very hard work I published The Postnatal Pilates Guide! This has been in the works for a very long time and so I wanted to give you the behind the scenes tour of the process! Way back before it even began I started working in gyms when I […]
National Fitness Day
This week it was National Fitness Day (23rd Sep). This marks a day in the calendar to celebrate all the ways in which movement makes us feel good and benefits our health. I previously wrote about how Pilates benefits your health here, this included how Pilates can reduce blood pressure, aid breathing, improve lung strength, enhance […]
How to exercise-proof your hair
If you are working out and generating some body heat, chances are you’ll build up a sweat during your exercise session! But post-workout hair is nothing to be desired and even if you are lucky enough to escape the frizz, the sweat production can damage your hair over time. So should we be washing with […]
5 ways to improve upper body posture- posture series part 3
Welcome to part 3 of the Posture series. So far we have covered Muscle Activation exercises at your desk, and Tight Hip Flexors, and today we are discussing Upper Body Strength. This are is often over looked when it comes to posture and desk issues, I feel most people are aware of looking after their […]
14 day Autumn Pilates Plan
To kick off the start of Autumn I have designed a 14 Day Pilates Plan for you! September can often be a hard time to stick to a plan, you’re not “getting ready for Summer” and we are not getting used to “working out at home in lockdown”, although the opening of the gyms again […]
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 […]
