Pilates boring? Only if you do it wrong!
Posted on19 Jul 2013
Tags2013july15_pilates_a, aerobic, class, contrology, core, exercise, fitness, health, mat, motivation, pilates, reformer, results, strength, trainer, workout
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Though not a new kid on the fitness block – its creator having started devising the program just after World War II... Read More
Why women need to cut the fat talk!
Posted on10 Jul 2013
Tags2013july08_womensfitness_a, body image, bonding, classes fat, community, confidence, diet, exercise, female, fitness, friends, friendship, health, nutrition, self-esteem, shape, weight, women, workout
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Diet and body shape has become an obsession in these modern times. Women are bombarded with images of skinny females and toned... Read More
The world's oldest marathon runner!
Posted on03 Jul 2013
Tags2013july02_seniorfitness_a, adrenaline sport, ageing, elderly, exercise, fitness, guinness world records, gymnastics, health, marathon, rollerblading, run, senior, skydiving, sport, track athlete, weightlifting
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Most people think of their golden years as a time to start slowing down and taking things a little easier; a well... Read More
Embrace your inner Wonder Woman
Posted on19 Jun 2013
Tags2013june18_womensfitness_a, class, exercise, fitness, health, motivation, relationships, strength, superhero, training, weight loss, women, workout
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You might not want to spin round in a circle in public wearing a leotard before saving the day, but embracing your... Read More
5 reasons you need a massage now!
Posted on19 Jun 2013
Tags2013june18_massagetherapy_a, arthritis, deep tissue, fibromyalgia, fitness, health, massage, mysofascial, reflexology, rehabilitation, shiatsu, swedish, therapy, trigger points
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A lotus flower floats in a bowl of candlelit water, while soft music plays gently in the background; warm, healing hands cause... Read More
Why Pilates has man power!
Posted on06 Jun 2013
Tags2013june04_pilates_a, abs, core strength, exercise, fitness, health, men, pilates, six pack, sport performance, weight loss, workout
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Joseph Pilates, certainly projected the image of a masculine man – a macho looking, muscle-bound cigar smoker. He also developed Pilates from... Read More
Older, wiser, fitter? No excuses!
Posted on24 May 2013
Tags2013may21_senioractivity_a, action, activity, ageing, exercise, fitness, functional training, health, lifestyle, senior
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It’s easy to come up with exercise excuses at any age but the older you get the wiser you should be about... Read More
What to expect from TRX?
Posted on17 May 2013
Tags2013may14_trx_a, adjustable straps, balance, body weight, core, endurance, exercise, fitness, gravity, health, military, resistance, stamina, strength, suspension training, trx, workout
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Have you seen those straps and handles hanging from the roof in the gym with what look like circus performers using them... Read More
Exercise therapy for women!
Posted on15 May 2013
Tags2013may13_womensfitness_a, action, cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, exercise, fitness, health, heart disease, injury, lifestyle, modern, risk
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The image of a man with rippling muscles pumping iron to let off steam is a stereotype that few people bring to... Read More
Getting to the core of Pilates
Posted on03 May 2013
Tags2013apr30_pilates_a, back, ball, class mat, core strength, exercise, fitness, health, injury, joseph, pilates, recovery, spine, strengthening, workout
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If you’re currently looking around for a Pilates class, either by visiting fitness centers and gyms, or simply by searching for courses... Read More