Ha ha ha – you’re fat. Fat shaming in the UK part 1

I’ve been a personal trainer for 13 years. Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a worrying trend occurring amongst my fellow professionals. Fat shaming. It appears that we as health and fitness professionals feel adequately placed to say derogatory comments about anyone who gets in our way. It appears…

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When can I start running again after having a baby?

When can I start running again after a baby? Post natal. Pilates. Running. Epping. Fit School It is a question I get asked a lot by my post natal clients. When can I start running again? It’s a toughie. On one hand, I completely understand the need and want to…

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6 ways to love your back

We know that for many, Pilates is a ‘go to’ class for back health. Pilates is brilliant for backs. We move it, strengthen the muscles around it, release the muscles around it and increase circulation and joint mobility … the list goes on. Although, as I’ve mentioned in previous posts,…

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Fat Loss Circuits

Christmas and the New Year has come and gone and you’re noticing you’re slightly softer around your middle. Also, you’re getting a bit sick of grazing on foods you wouldn’t normally eat. So we created our Fat Loss Circuits class to get you physically and mentally back into shape. Here…

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Pelvic Floor Visualisations

Training your pelvic floor isn’t all about kegels, in fact it’s important to get these muscles working when you squat, reach or walk. Just as part of your workout. This podcast gives you some great visualisations to work on at home, to ensure you really know where and what you…

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Are you so driven that you can’t see the daffodils?

Driven. Ambitious. Go getter. Super fit. High energy. These terms are usually viewed as positive attributes. Perhaps how we might like to be described. Certainly, if I’m honest, I love living life with a sense of direction towards goals. Yes I’m ambitious but it isn’t necessarily good for us. At…

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Chocolate Cake and why women are f*bomb brilliant #WIFE2015

Today I’m brimful of energy and enthusiasm. Which is strange considering I started the weekend on very little sleep (children with coughs related), drove over 100 miles in a day on my own (I’m a nervous motorway driver) and spent yesterday digesting a ton of information. I should be exhausted.…

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How to ‘get better’ at Pilates

Whether your a beginner or a life long fan of Pilates, the aim of the game is to achieve a level of fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility that allows you to perform ‘the moves’ and feel good. But as with all forms of exercise, it’s easy to plateau – to find your progression…

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