Why everyone needs a foam roller! What is Fascia? Fascia is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the outer surface of muscles , individual muscle fibres, vessels, nerves and organs binding them together Fascia connects our skin to our muscles and our muscles to each other forming chains that help to redistribute stress throughout […]
What to do about DMOS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) What causes it? Intense training can cause micro damage to muscles which leads to lactic acid and inflammation being release within the muscle – this causes the pain and stiffness we feel after exercise. Typically DOMS comes on the day after exercise and can last up […]
How to get on top of your workout excuses! We all know we should exercise everyday for our health and happiness but somehow we manage to justify our way out of it more often than we should. Here are some of the more common workout excuses we hear and what to do about them: No […]
Pilates should be a part of your exercise routine because it really works! Here are a few of the major benefits of a regular Pilates practice Mindfulness and Stress relief: Pilates requires total focus and breath control –this activates your para-sympathetic nervous system (your rest and repair system) allowing relaxation throughout the body. Movement is […]
