A weekend retreat
This weekend I hosted my very first Pilates Retreat Day. A day to getaway, relax, focus, and practise Pilates. Something I have always wanted to attend myself but have never found, so I created my own! I feel so lucky to call this my “work”; the whole process from the planning & organisation, writing routines, […]
Practise: Leg pull in prone prep
Leg pull in prone prep- For controlled strength! This is a great whole body exercise that develops upper body strength and endurance, neck strength, lower back and pelvis stability, and targets the core abdominal muscles. Wearing capri pants by Onzie and tank top by Hip Width at Urban Yoga.
10 Minute Pilates For Beginners
Introduce yourself to the basics of Pilates! This 10 minute practise video will take you through posture set up, breathing cues, and start you off on the beginner level 1 exercises. It is ideal for those who have never done Pilates before and want to see what it is all about! Or if you are […]
Questions answered! Part 2!
This series of questions are very varied, but ones that I have been asked repeatedly over the past few weeks! I hope they help! Here we are talking breathing, pregnancy, and toning! Question 1: I always seem to breathe the wrong way with the Pilates exercises! Why is this and is it important to correct […]
Pilates for Runners
Pilates can make a huge contribution to running. A lot of runners do what they do best- they run and run and run! But running needs more than this. Running needs a stable foundation to support you and to propel the legs step after step. Pilates gives you the strong core for this foundation and […]
Questions Answered! By a Pilates Teacher
Your questions answered! I receive many questions about general Pilates, the exercises, and general fitness queries when I am teaching and just as many via email! So I’ve decided to create a theme to answer your questions on a regular basis! Not found your answer here? Ask away and I will give you the answer […]
Motivating Mindset and The Pilates 100 (free workout!)
There are some days where we just don’t feel like going for that run or going to your fitness session, or maybe you don’t go at all? But when you complete your workout when have you ever said “well that was a bad idea”- Never! This lack of motivation is all in the mindset. Having […]
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. Daily practise is where you will find the […]
Friday Fun!
It’s nearly Friday! Is the weekend your chance to do more activities, or to have a rest? The weekend is a great time to unwind, get away from work and spend some time doing what you love. A little indulgence is often necessary too! But find the time to squeeze in some Pilates principles to […]
Welcome to Freshly Centered!
Welcome to Freshly Centered! Finally! Here is the start of my website, bringing you fitness, health and wellbeing information with a pilates twist. I hope to bring together all aspects that I am involved in to deliver some interesting reads such as: Fitness advice, training plans and motivation Pilates programmes Injury prevention and treatment tips […]
