I am frequently asked by my clients how often I exercise (Hi Pete!). I think they are probably hoping I will say – not that much and you don’t have to do much either. (Are you having flashbacks to my last post? This one is different, I promise!). My goal is 5 times a week […]
How Much Movement?
I am frequently asked by my clients how often I exercise. I think they are probably hoping I will say – not that much and you don’t have to do much either! You and they know, however, that I won’t say that. Almost all of us need to exercise more (and I will say more […]
Daily limbering routine
Use this little limbering routine as a warm-up before a run, a walk, an exercise class or a serious stretch session. Or simply as a warm-up for your day. You don’t need to put on gym clothes. You don’t need any props. You don’t even need a space in which to lie down. All you […]
Strong and mobile shoulders
In my mat class at the Primrose Hill Library we have been working on shoulder mobility and strength for the past few weeks. Now that we are moving on to our next theme (moving from the centre with the breath) I want to make sure we maintain the gains we made in the shoulder region. […]
Healthy Movement Prescription
I am frequently asked how often people should exercise. The question I would prefer people to ask is how much should they move. Our society has become increasingly sedentary, with both work life and home life being based around a seated position, more often than not a similar position in a chair or sofa repeated […]
Are you breathing?
Taking a breath is our first independent action in ilfe, and our last. Breath is the source of our most vital nutrient, oxygen, and the vehicle for expelling waste in the form of carbon dioxide. Furthermore, the movement in the body created by healthy inhalation and exhalation massages the internal organs and mobilises the spine, […]