Following on from our 4 Tips for Postural Health During Pregnancy article here are our Top 5 Antenatal Exercises which will help to optimise your ante and post-natal health and fitness. 1. Pelvic Floor Exercises As previously stated the pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) are extremely important ...

They say all good things must come to an end. As philosophical as that sounds it’s not exactly what we want to hear when it comes to our training progress. Yet at some point or another most of us are faced with this harsh reality. Thankfully, there’s no need to worry, because in 5 Reasons Why ...

Ever wondered how yogis balance themselves in crazy positions? No it’s not that they possess super powers, it’s that they have super strong abdominals! Having strong and toned abs is important to a lot of us. Not only does a strong core look great but it supports our physical body in so many ways. ...

For years I made excuses about having no time for yoga. Yeah sure, I’d love an hour a day to shut myself away and flow and stuff but in reality tasks get in the way. Work, kids, life - it all takes time and before we know it another day has passed and we’re comatosed on the sofa at 9.30pm. If you ...

This subject is really close to home due to my super tight hamstrings.  Years' of running and weightlifting have left me needing to really target my hamstrings so I've added some specific stretches recently to help with flexibility. If you have the same issue, stay with me for my Top 5 Yoga Poses ...

I practice yoga daily, it’s a choice I made a while ago, it’s my one non-negotiable every day.  It’s my chance to shut everything else out and to be present on my mat. I’m often asked why I practice yoga over other sports and activities so what follows are my 5 Top Reasons To Keep up Your Yoga ...

Achilles tendon injury (also known as Achilles Heel) is most common in both amateur and professional sports and can be quite debilitating. Here are Top 5 Ways To Treat Achilles Heel! which incorporates five simple ways to treat mild, soft tissue injuries. 1. Rest This might sound obvious, but ...

Whether you walk, run, cycle, or skateboard or stand about for long periods, taking care of your feet can both ease pain and prevent future injuries. Arthritis UK has stated the two causes of foot pain are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Here are 5 Top Foot Pain Prevention Exercises to ...

Title: PiYo Creator: Chalene Johnson Year: 2014 Publisher: Beachbody Synopsis: PiYo is a fusion of powerful Pilates- and Yoga inspired moves with an amped-up pace, for serious fat burning cardio, strengthening, and lengthening – all in one! Now, in just 60 days, you can get the intense ...

With the combination of the summer season and the Rio Olympics, more and more people are getting on their bikes and taking up cycling for fitness. Cycling provides a fantastic cardio workout but it does come with a couple of drawbacks one of which is possibly making your hamstrings and hip flexors ...