You may or may not approve of Miley twerking or swinging around apparently naked on a wrecking ball, but you must be impressed by her figure! “So how does Miley stay in such incredible shape? Pilates.” Read more…
“Stretching is the best way to warm up before exercising” Stretching is not the best way to warm up, particularly before any type of training, because your muscles are cold. Stretching cold muscles can be like trying to stretch old elastic bands. They can snap!! The best way of warming up your muscles is light … More Warm Up Myths
Two popular carbohydrate myths… 1. Eating carbs makes you FAT! Carbs have received a bit of a bum rap recently, as medical research demonstrates that lower carbohydrate diets are more effective for obese people who seldom exercise. However, for a reasonably healthy individual aiming to build metabolically active muscle tissue, carbs are an absolute must-have. … More Carbs
The launch show for series 12 is on BBC One this evening at 8pm. Tonight, the 15 new celebrities will find out who their dance partners will be. This year the celebrities are: Alison Hammond, This Morning presenter Caroline Flack, The Xtra Factor presenter Frankie Bridge, The Saturdays singer Gregg Wallace, Masterchef presenter Jake Wood, … More Strictly Come Dancing is back!
For those of you who enjoy using the small equipment at our Pilates circuit classes and are interested in buying any of it to use at home, here’s where you can get it: From me From amazon.co.uk * Also available from sisseluk.com Some of the above come with instructions or you can do the exercises … More Small equipment links
Disclaimer These exercises are intended to help those of you who wish to do some practice at home. You should already be familiar with them having attended a regular Pilates class. If not, I recommend that you start with a qualified instructor before attempting them. ABC’s Whenever you practice Pilates, remember your ABC’s: Alignment – start … More Three exercises for backs
Need to know! When we talk about recovering, we are not just talking about one factor; it is multi-faceted. In simple terms, you are trying to return your body to the pre-exercise state. You should aim to: Remove any residual waste products from your muscles Refuel and re-hydrate Minimise any muscle or joint damage caused … More Essential Post-Exercise Recovery Tips
Check out this article from the Sunday Express about how Ian Waite first got into dancing. and more about what he has to say on FitSteps: “So many women tell me, ‘I’d really like to go to a ballroom class but I don’t have anyone to go with.’ With this, you can do all the dances … More Talent on Tap
Madonna has included Pilates in her workout for many years. It’s one of the reasons that she is still so fit. The Daily Mail has a recent report about her leaving a Pilates session “…it seems she made a wise choice of workout, as is said to help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the … More Pilates celebs: Madonna
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