When I was younger I used to forge sick notes or pretend I had my period at school so I could get out of doing any kind of physical activity. My nick name was thunder thighs and we had to wear gym knickers that resembled granny pants. It was mortifying. I secretly...
We all lead busy lives and trying to balance a busy schedule with daily exercise is not always easy. That’s why it’s important to get the most out of every workout. Arm yourself with these easy tips for a high-powered, effective workout in half the time it takes to...
Part 2: How? In Part 1 of this topic we looked at what the main options are for WHERE you might do Pilates, and what the differences are in the application of Pilates in a gym, studio, clinic or community centre. Now lets look at the differences in HOW Pilates can be...
Yoga developed in India (and here there is no accurate date) maybe B.C. 3,000, with the first written description of yoga appearing around B.C. 1500. The Romans and the Greeks had also developed a system of physical fitness and training simultaneously and also...
Every woman wants a flatter stomach, and a better shape to her waistline. A healthy diet coupled with regular exercise can help give you that nice waistline. Knowing which exercises are best for your mid-section will give you faster results. The most effective way to...
I official. 2013 is shaping to be 'The Year of Women Travelling Solo' with statistics proving that this trend is flying sky high. According to the '2012 Female Travel & Lifestyle Report' conducted by lastminute.com.au, nearly 50% of Australian women have taken a...
Part 1: Where Over the past ten to fifteen year Pilates has exploded onto the main stage of body conditioning, injury rehabilitation, health and well-being and cross training for sports and arts participants. The benefits of doing regular Pilates have been spread far...
It’s never too late to add an aquatic exercise routine to your weekly schedule. The benefits of aquatic exercise should not be dismissed. Making an effort to find time is the first step. The second step is twofold. First, check out the gear and determine if you want...
The temperature is dropping and the flu warnings are out. Here comes winter. The cold season is traditionally the hardest season for getting active - too rugged up, too cold, too hard… and is the most likely season we will succumb to colds and flu. It doesn’t have to...
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