Posts Tagged ‘Weights’
Pilates isn’t enough
I love Pilates. I teach on average 5 classes a week. I feel strong, flexible (ish) and mobile. My pelvic floor is pretty good too. But just doing Pilates not enough for long term health. OK, before you run away screaming, hear me out: Pilates is fantastic! Regular practice can help build an inner foundation…
Read MoreLift yourself powerful
Running, cycling, swimming etc are our major fat-burner workouts! Right? Wrong! Resistance training; aka lifting weights; body weight work; strength work; pumping iron etc is the key to a strong, supple body. Other benefits include: Bone density better muscle tone (less jiggle, more power) increased metabolism (think slimmer, weight control) fantastic posture (walk taller) better…
Read MoreGet pumping!
Do you shy away from the weights room at the gym? Ever wondered how to use the odd looking equipment in the park? Or maybe you’ve noticed a growing trend in women lifting weights in the gym or doing body weight training out in the park. Whatever your level of knowledge or experience, it’s important…
Read MorePelvic floor – what, where and how to help
Pelvic floor What? Where? I hear you say. Isolate! How? You cry! You’ve probably heard the terms pelvic floor weakness, stress incontinence, strengthening etc but maybe you aren’t too sure what they mean and more importantly, how they can change your life. Your pelvic floor, (for men and women), plays an incredibly important role in…
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