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Course Reviews – Body Ready Method
Body Ready Method Check out the Body Ready Method here >> I wish everyone who is pregnant had the time, energy an support to invest in themselves whilst carrying new life. I know that isn’t possible for so many, but if you are interested in some programmes to...
Breathing matters … your core, pelvic floor & prostate may depend on it!
In the last few month I’ve encountered at least three exercise classes where the cues have got me rattled. As a recovered sufferer from much core & pelvic floor dysfunction (no, not a fun time!) I am utterly passionate about good core & floor education ... and...
The history of Heels
So if you've been following my work for a while you will know that I am not a fan of heels. Why? Because simply they prevent our bodies resting in natural alignment, force our body to continually compensate and limit our ranges of motion. That aside, I cannot argue...
The case of the missing arch …
I often get asked about arch supports in shoes and flat feet. Do I need an arch support? Who decided that shoes have arches in them? Why don't barefoot shoes have arch support? I have flat feet, I need an arch support ... will I ever get my arches back? So here we go....
What’s the deal with barefoot shoes?
Good question right? I first encoutered barefoot shoes shortly after stress fracturing my left foot. I was 9 months pregnant with my third son at the time (ARGHHH! and no, giving birth on crutches is not something I would recommend). Anyway I digress, back to feet....
Are you trying to ditch your sofa?
Are you trying to ditch your sofa? Have you read that sitting on the floor is better for you but you can't quite bring yourself to skip the sofa? I hear you ... especially on these freezing cold days when the Beast is blowing through the cracks in the window frames...
How to set up your home office
The key is to be able to move. First work out what is required so you can do your job well. Do you need to be able to shut a door? Do you need day light? Do you need variety to keep you fresh? What is it? Now you've got your bounds... so we will work within them....
10 ways to move more in the office
We are all short on time, so multi-tasking has got to be the way forward, especially when it comes to movement. If we're saying we need to move of us more often then we need to find ways to get that movement in whilst we're doin other things. So if you're office bound...
To stand or to sit… that is the question
So there's a big thing at the moment about stand up desks and there has been for a while. Some people love them, some people loath them... but most of us have been sold on the idea that standing to work is better for us than sitting. Or is it? Standing for long...