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Pilates High Intensity Training – PHIT!
Much the same as in a regular high intensity and interval class, we work as hard as we can and rest when we need to. It’s based on your limits, not mine, so it’s up to you to listen to your body and not always wait for the timed rest period – PHIT is designed to make you work hard, and you might need to rest earlier!
Why do we do planks?!
By strengthening all of your core, your posture will automatically improve, especially if you sit or stand for long periods of time at work, or in the evenings.
What is DOMS and is it a good thing?
Whilst we often judge how good our workout was by how stiff we are the next day, making too big a jump in your weight bearing, distance or reps isn’t always a good thing.
Yoga box breathing to reduce anxiety and stress
In times of stress and anxiety, we tend to use only the top fraction of our lungs. Box breathing encourages the use of the whole lung and helps us learn to control the breath and flow of oxygen.
Practise engaging your core, between Pilates classes
If you do even one of these exercises regularly, you’ll find your progress in Pilates class is much quicker.
Easter Monday madness – The Carterton Triple 10k!
You don’t have to do all three challenges, just choose the one you’re comfortable with, unless you fancy challenging yourself…
Stiff neck and shoulders? Regular headaches?
A stiff neck and shoulders are often the reason for headaches – try these moves to help increase mobility and reduce pain.
Pump and Vinyasa classes – Bring a friend for free in February!
Mondays are THE BEST DAYS for exercising, especially with friends! When you book yourself in, message me on Facebook, or text/call me, and I’ll book your friend in with you…
Hip flexor dominatrices – 6 Adapted core exercises that significantly reduce hip flexor strain
Next time you’re in class and a core set comes up, try these alternatives to reduce the impact on your hips and fire up your abs.
What I think about when I think about exercising – or ‘brain farts’
Tell me I’m not the only one who’s brain runs away with them from time to time in class?