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Small is beautiful – benefits of small Pilates classes
After Easter I’m moving all the classes to the Garden studio. After 10 years of teaching I really feel that in the smaller classes clients get more individual attention and we can focus the class on particular problems and help with assisted stretching. Here is some feedback from my students on the smaller classes we provide…
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Secrets to becoming a better runner
As many of you will know I am training to run the London Marathon next month in aid of backcare.org. I won’t lie, it has been hard to keep motivated and train, especially during the long winter months, so I thought I would share some of the techniques that have helped me stay motivated…
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Mums and Posture! Could your posture be causing you long term health problems?
Are you a new Mum? Do you have back aches and pains, do you feel stiff with sore muscles and achy joints? I have been though this and I have the solution! I can help you reduce your aches and pains, improve your tummy tone, make you feel more confident, give you a stronger pelvic…
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Focus on Farnham Pilates Teacher – Sara Rounce
This weeks blog is a focus on one of our lovely teachers at Farnham Pilates, Sara Rounce. Sara teaches in the studio on Thursdays. She trained with The Pilates Institute in London back in 2003 and has enjoyed a varied career teaching classes at all levels and abilities as well as pregnancy, postnatal and seniors.…
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Get your fitness ready for International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating the achievements of women around the world. This year the campaign focuses on the issues of inequality women still face every day. Another area where women are lagging behind is personal fitness. Studies have shown that women are up to 50% less likely to participate…
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Exercise and teenagers – how parents can help
Last week I had the great honour of teaching a group of Farnham Girl Guides a 90 minute Pilates session. It was quite a nerve wracking experience getting up in front of teenage and pre teen girls, but I am never one to shy away from a challenge. I also believe passionately that getting girls…
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Dry January! Why we need to drink more water!
Are you doing dry January? Whether you are trying it or not this month, it is a good time to check if you are drinking enough water. Drinking more water can curb appetite and sometimes hunger can be thirst so try a drink before eating. Tip – did you know – Water is an absolutely…
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5 steps for busy mums to feel, good, fit and healthy
At the start of any New Year there is so much pressure on us to make sweeping changes, lose weight, eat more healthily, do more exercise. Whilst all this is great and having goals is a great thing to motivate us, if you are busy Mum so much pressure and big targets to achieve…
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How to keep motivation high to keep your Fitness New Year Resolutions!
If you have made a New Year Resolution you will know the hardest part is keeping them! Here are my top tips for making sure your resolutions become a way of life. 1. Incorporate more activity into your daily life. Actions speak louder than words and even small changes can make a huge difference. Don’t…
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Secrets of a Pilates Instructor – My top 6 Pilates exercises to keep me moving
At this time of year finding time to exercise can be hard and with our regular classes closed for the holidays, it can be easy to just not bother. But just doing 10 mins exercise each day can really make a difference, keep your fitness levels up, and make you feel better overall during a time…