Why is Autumn a pain in the neck? When in reality, it is such a beautiful time of year. All around us, colours change, the mornings are crisp, and we still enjoy some sunshine. What is not to love, so why is it a pain? The nights are well and truly drawing in, the evenings [...]
Living in a technological world as we do, it is very easy to just sit looking at a screen. Sadly the television is no longer the only electronic device grabbing our attention. If we are not working in front of a computer, it is a phone or tablet in our hands. So, it's hard to [...]
The summer holiday has long been forgotten, the tan has faded, and the nights are drawing in. Are you starting to feel a little blah? Don’t worry. There is lots you can do to help give yourself a little kickstart. And we have put together six ideas to help keep you smiling this Autumn. Embrace [...]
As a parent, you may have just breathed a sigh of relief as the children return to school and normality and calm is restored. All going to plan you managed to send them off with new haircuts and shoes and correctly labelled uniform. Your days are now a slightly different ‘rush’ - the breakfast morning [...]
Have you been inspired to dust off those running shoes? Rummage the loft for a tennis racquet or hop on your bike? Over the past few months, we have enjoyed rugby, football, tennis, golf, and much more. Culminating in the Rio Olympics. Add to this the glorious summer that is being enjoyed; there is a [...]
Riding in Aid of a great cause is a great motivator - Jenny and Linda riding in Aid of Help for Heroes around France! This time last year a dear friend Linda Walton and I with trepidation cycled off from home near Stockbridge to our shared holiday home in the foothills of the [...]
We offer one-to-one and class-based instruction in modified Pilates. A recognized and endorsed exercise technique used by physiotherapists and recommended by orthopaedic surgeons. It can: • Help prevent injury and improve postural awareness. • Aid rehabilitation from injury. • Enhance performance in sporting and everyday activities. Modified Pilates is based on the original 34 Pilates [...]
Recovery begins with injury prevention and accessing the right treatment fast. And maintaining peak physical condition on the pitch. With the Six Nations well underway and seeing the physical demands on the players and some of those injuries sustained, it is worth remembering the importance of injury prevention, fast treatment, and sorting out those niggling [...]
New Year Resolutions are fun to make; the real difficulty is sticking to them, BUT you are never too old to try something new! The awesome Susie Tenty and Sue Goddard as the dancing Grannies in “A Christmas Carol” at the City Hall before Christmas are my inspiration for a New Year New You! January [...]
With Christmas around the corner, are you running out of time? Getting tense? Rushing around to fit in the school nativity, buy the tree and have the presents wrapped and the tree perfect. Before you know it you have strained your back, have neck pain and a tension headache. A few tips to help you [...]
