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Optimum Health around your menopause

by Adele on 3rd September 2017 in Pilates

Optimum Health around your menopause Your Health Day is provisionally booked for 12th November. It will consisting of an interesting and educational day which will also have healthy snacks, lunch, conversation and calming exercise. This is provisionally booked for November as a full day event in a new studio that is opening in Topsham. The […]

2 secrets to a healthy tummy

by Adele on 28th June 2017 in Pilates

Fed up feeling bloated and your tummy ‘being in your way?’ After three caesareans I know exactly how you feel – having to lift my tummy to feel more comfortable and less sweaty. YUCK! gross. I was used to feeling conscious of the way I looked even as a fitness instructor. Even as a fitness […]

3 things to improve your health

by Adele on 10th June 2017 in Knee recovery exercise

Improve your health The three things you need to do to improve your health and wellbeing are: 1. Exercise – 3 different varieties for optimum health 2. Eat more protein and less carbs 3. Mindset, be kind to yourself. Exercise – 3 different exercise strategies Sticking to one type of exercise is not healthy. If […]

FREE Pilates class 3rd June

by Adele on 18th May 2017 in Pilates

Saturday 3rd June Matthew Hall Topsham 3pm to 4:30pm If you have ever wanted to try Pilates with me or if you want a free extra top up class, come along on Saturday 3rd June at Matthew Hall, Topsham. The class will start with a quick chat from Pauline about Ataxia, a health chat about nutrition, […]

Exercises to improve your knee strength PART 2

by Adele on 18th March 2017 in Knee recovery exercise

Exercises to improve your knee strength PART 2 Thank you for joining me on the second edition of knee strength exercise to relieve muscle imbalances and knee pain. Relieve knee pain is as easy as a squat or two 😉 Recent research concluded that arthritis, tears or cartilage damage can be prevalent without pain. Knee […]

Exercises to improve your knee strength

by Adele on 16th March 2017 in Knee recovery exercise

What is causing your knee pain? Arthritis, meniscus tear, worn away cartilage all give you knee pain – RIGHT? Err no. Recent research concluded that arthritis, tears or cartilage damage can be prevalent without pain. Knee pain is not necessary a direct result of disease or damage. Knee pain is more predictable with an imbalance […]

Food that affect yours health

by Adele on 28th February 2017 in Nutrition

Food has a powerful impact on your overall wellbeing. You know it, you can appreciate that food can help you to feel great. The right food can help you to heal and give you more energy, relax you and make you happy. On the other hand, it can also make you rubbish, crappy even. Eating the […]

Reduce your bloated tummy?

by Adele on 28th February 2017 in Pilates

Eating certain foods will improve the look and feel of your tummy. However, you can eat other foods that will suddenly make you look like you’re 20 weeks pregnant again as you surreptitiously unbutton your jeans. Avoid processed foods and bread to reduce your chance of bloating. Listen to your body and look for patterns, […]

Pilates Breathing

by Adele on 26th February 2017 in Pilates

Pilates Breathing Joseph Pilates was asthmatic and therefore was understandably focused on proper breathing. He advocated inhalations that filed the lungs entirely and exhalations that emptied the lungs to the very bottom, cleaning the bloodstream and purifying the body of toxins. The Pilates method as performed today follows a simple breathing technique known as lateral breathing. Your […]

What do you need to bring to a Pilates class?

by Adele on 21st February 2017 in Pilates

Equipment You will need to bring: 1. Health Safety Questionnaire – download it here 2. A hand towel to place under your head – not because you are perspiring so much! 3. Small hand weights 1kg or 2lbs – sports shop or online at Amazon 4. Pilates 1.2m band, bring your own or purchase one […]