5 Things to Avoid When Starting a Health Kick
When you decide it’s time to do something about your health, it can be confusing and overwhelming to know what to do first.
Avoid common mistakes and finally get the results you want!
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Get Ready for the Slopes
Get your body ready for the slopes with these exercises to feel strong, balanced and reduce the chance of injury.
How to get into Shape with 15 minute workouts
I was thrilled when I realised that I could tone my body and get into shape with 15 minute Pilates sessions.
No Pain, No Gain?
I bet you’ve heard people say, “ No pain, no gain”. I hear this all the time, and it’s such a shame that women believe this. Let me show you the problems with this thinking. Firstly, who wants to be in pain? It doesn’t sound like fun to me! I can’t imagine the level of
Did you know that you can get into shape with 15 minute workouts?
Did you know you can get into the best shape of your life with 15 minute workouts? I can show you how moving well and doing the right moves can make you feel your best. Pilates will tone, strengthen and energise you. And it only takes 15 minutes a day!
Understanding Why Muscle Tone is Important as we Age
The best moves to maintain muscle tone are the weight bearing moves. Where you support your own weight, say on all fours. There are many exercises you can do here which are perfect.
Stop surviving with stiffness and start living with energy
Do you have stiff joints? These simple moves really will make the difference. You’ll notice more freedom in your body, and feel more energised.
Get Strong legs with moves you can do in the Kitchen
Some of us want to feel more steady on our feet when walking, others are looking for strong skiing legs and some of us what flexibility to get up and down easily when playing with our kids.
I’ve made a quick video that you can do in the kitchen, while you are waiting for the kettle to boil! These moves really do help tone and strengthen your legs and toosh!
Can’t get to a class? Don’t worry.
Can’t get the gym as often as you’d like? Don’t worry! Move with mindfulness throughout your day and see how keeping moving will give you energy, stop the aches and pains and help you maintain your muscle tone..
How to Get the Most out of Your Pilates Workouts
Here are my best tips for getting the most out of your Pilates time. Using these helpful ideas will help you make your Pilates session effective and you’ll reap the benefits of your exercise time.
Have the wobbles?
Feel strong and stable with good balance. Pilates can help! Ankle strength, a strong core and stable hips will keep you balanced and centred.
The ‘ All or Nothing’ Approach
I see my Pilates clients do best, when they are kind to themselves and listen to their bodies. Learn to eat and move intuitively. A balanced approach to exercise, taking into consideration your lifestyle, commitments and timeframe will set you up for success.
Helpful Ideas for staying on track
Helpful tips to stay on track with your fitness and health routine. Find ways to make it easier for yourself to maintain health and your Pilates workouts.
Detox Stretch 2
This Pilates video will help you engage your core and strengthen the back of your body.
Good Morning Pilates
These few exercises only take 6 minutes to complete. Do these in the morning. What a great to start the day!
5 Reasons to do Pilates
There are many benefits of Pilates and here are my top 5 reasons for doing Pilates.
Pilates by the Lake
This Pilates session will get your shoulders moving, warm up your spine and engage your abdominals.
Roller Class
A foam roller Pilates video for you to do at home. The massage you will feel through your back will leave you feeling relaxed and energised.
Pilates For Skiers
Have fun on the mountain while skiing with these Pilates exercises to help your body move, twist and bend!
Pilates in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado
I’m here in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado on holidays with my family. We have loved seeing the mountains and wildlife. Yesterday we went into the National Park, and were lucky to see an elk, a glimpse of a moose, chipmunks and squirrels. We were very high, actually 12 000 feet in altitude. We