High plank sequence
This week I have been writing and researching for an article that investigates the best core exercises, with real evidence to support them. The research has actually proven that the plank exercise stimulates more of the core muscles than other positions and works them hard enough to build real endurance. When you add variations it […]
Working on your full press up
Wearing: Chaturanga Yoga Vest and To The Beat 3/4 Dance Leggings. How To: Build your upper body strength in to a full press up! This is something I have been working on for the best part of this year. It’s going in the right direction, slowly. But then good things often take longer to achieve and upper body […]
Pilates for relaxation- A 20 minute workout
Pilates for relaxation This weekend I hosted my THIRD Pilates Retreat Day. This is a whole day dedicated to you. To relaxation. To pilates and exercise. To socialising. To tea breaks. I first came up with the idea when I was getting super stressed out and just wished I could head off for a day […]
How to do side twist
Wearing: Onzie leggings and Chaturanga Yoga Vest (similar). How to do side twist- For Upper body and core strength Side twist is a great challenge to add to your workout! This rotational exercise combines upper body strength, pelvic stability, balance, core strength, and side flexion of the spine!
Back to basics
Wearing: To The Beat 3/4 Dance Leggings and Chaturanga Yoga Vest. Recently I’ve had a large number of new pilates clients and enquiries from those who have never done pilates before. Firstly- Great that you want to start Pilates! Secondly, I thought I’d put together a post to introduce the pilates exercise basics to explain what it is […]
My first urban triathlon
What a weekend I had last week! I finally completed my first Triathlon!
How to get toned triceps and a good core together!
Toned triceps and a good core- two areas we all could do with a bit more strength in, right? Yet we often avoid working on these in combination. Try this sequence to get working on both and build strength throughout your upper body and core.
Pilates for a good sweat (FREE VIDEO!)
For anyone needing a good strong workout this week I have filmed “Pilates for a good sweat”. Let’s face it, everyone likes to feel like they have worked hard, and you don’t need to workout for long to work hard!
Pilates Mat- What to look for
Pilates mats- There is SO much choice out there but getting the right mat can really change your practise. This Manduka prolite mat, Indulge mat is my favourite, so much so that I now have TWO!
Pilates poses for a healthy spine
A healthy spine is a healthy body, in my opinion! This post comes to you from Sheffield! I’m down South for a few days for a sports event and after travelling by train for a whole day, and then spending a full day in an ice rink, I’m definitely going to need these stretches!
