the rise of the reformer studio - what exactly is Reformer Pilates and how is it different to other Pilates

Over a decade ago there was a huge increase in ‘barefoot running’ the idea behind this was that modern shoes impede our natural ability to move freely and without pain. The theory was that by wearing more minimalist shoes the structures and stretchy tissue (such as muscles and ligaments) in our feet get stronger and more flexible allowing better, more efficient movement and importantly a decrease in common running injuries such as ‘runners knee’. Many running enthusiasts jump

After stillness, before action, comes intention The new year is often a time of new resolutions – many millions of people each year start the new year with some intention to change, but ask these people 3 months later how that has gone and the majority will tell you that they gave up or it didn’t work. Why is it then that despite the intention to change there is rarely any action? 1.Forming new habits take time and depend on consistent, conscious effort. Our bodies and b

It's that time of the year where more and more of us seem to suffer with unexplained cramp. Scientists in labs have been trying to work out the exact cause for cramps and whilst the general consensus is that it might be due to ‘dehydration’ or ‘electrolyte imbalance’ the evidence in research is still not clear. Our muscles rely on a chemical balance of 4 basic minerals: +calcium +sodium +magnesium +potassium These are termed electrolytes a word which has been pounced on by m

Whilst evenings are still light and days are mild.. it's a good time to get the body ready for winter. During autumn as the days get shorter and colder we tend to close in on ourselves resulting in poor postures. We also tend to stay behind closed doors away from natural light and in heated houses this cause us to get the winter blues. Here are 5 top tips for preparing the body and mind for winter: 1. Get adequate quality rest When asked how he kept happy the Dalai lama