Stretches for the upper body

Stretches for the upper body

Stretching is so important for easing tight muscles and sore spots, and the upper body is especially prone to this because we spend so much of the day sitting, crouched forwards, and yes slouching too! Even if you have good posture, most activities and sports all...
Stretches for the lower back and hips

Stretches for the lower back and hips

Day-to-day everyone (or most of us!) comment at some point about a sore lower back, a back stiffness or a hip stiffness, or just being generally stiff! We need to regularly stretch our body and constantly change these positions. If you spend all day sitting, or even...
Friday Fun- Pilates challenge

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....
Pre-run preparation

Pre-run preparation

This morning was an amazing run. I ran a regular running route that I do but the sun was out, I was on a long weekend off work and just relaxed and at peace. It’s amazing how your mood pre-run can influence the actual run. How do you prepare for your run? Today...
Friday Fun! Stay strong!

Friday Fun! Stay strong!

It’s finally Friday again! And I really have a Friday feeling this week! Lots of plans to get out on my bike and get running after a few weeks being busy away with work. Cardio is important, especially as I am hoping to start training for my first duathlon, BUT...