by Tracy Ward | Aug 30, 2014 | Fitness, Pilates
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...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 29, 2014 | Fitness
It’s been a while since I posted a Friday challenge! Here is The Plank challenge! This is such a simple, whole body exercise that challenges your core to the very end, but it also requires strong upper body support and stable legs to hold you long. The mental...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 23, 2014 | Fitness
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...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 19, 2014 | Fitness
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...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 17, 2014 | Health & wellbeing, Lifestyle
Water- why is it so important? When you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated. Your body is 60% water so it is not surprising that you need to replenish these stores regularly! The feeling of thirst is your brain telling you that it is already depleted of fluids and...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 15, 2014 | Pilates
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...
