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• Sports Massage & Pilates
• #backpain rehab & #ballet specialist
• #anylosingspondylitis & #scoliosis
• #postnatal trainer w/ @katyappleton

JET LAG & FATIGUE… so almost over the jet lag I

JET LAG & FATIGUE… so almost over the jet lag I think. But when you have a chronic condition which involves fatigue it hits you full on! That utter exhaustion when you can’t keep your eyes open is quite normal for us even when we’ve not been on a long-haul flight!

So glad I packed my Pilates essentials (resistance band & small ball). Time zone changes, sitting for hours, luggage & a hotel bed are not a great combo. So as tired as I am, movement is essential and these items pack small & light!

When I’m feeling stiff and exhausted doing a few short stints of exercises and stretches through the day works well. Adding resistance means you can speed up the process too and is a handy substitute for weights! Little and often seems to work as you don’t want to force yourself into a full work-out which can deplete you further. Remember- it’s harder work to exercise through fatigue so pace yourself and be kind to your body.

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HELLO HONG KONG!! Finally… after 4 months of del

HELLO HONG KONG!! Finally… after 4 months of delays, the 5th flight reservation actually took off and here we are in quarantine for the week.

It’s quite fitting the hotel came equipped with a mat and yoga blocks so I’m teaching again tomorrow with this background and all change again next week as we settle into real life here.

It’s not escaped my attention in spite of the #jetlag that today is #worldpilatesday AND #worldasday (#ankylosingspondylitis) so I’ll be posting a bit more this week on how I coped with the travel and this new adventure…

And yes, it might be 27 degrees outside but I’m not giving up my fluffy socks just yet!!!

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PASS THE PILATES BALL… 🔮which doesn’t alway

PASS THE PILATES BALL… 🔮which doesn’t always have to be about hard work!!

Thanks to lovely @barbarabpilates for passing to me in this fun community effort from @lisakayepilates with #passthepilatesball (one of the things I love about Pilates is our international community!).

The small ball here is a fabulous addition to your practice but I also return to it for back pain relief- so here are my go-to moves to ease lower back pain;
1. Rest the pelvis on the ball, feel the spine lengthen on the floor and BREATHE!
Try with the legs up to feel more weight down into the hips & spine to relieve the feeling of compression.
2. Squeeze the ball in between the knees as you take some bridges. I find this switching on of the inside thighs & pelvic floor really helpful!
3. Take a gentle twist, with the ball still between the knees there’s less torque across the pelvis/SIJs and it may feel more more controlled and comfortable.

How do you use the balls??!! 🏓Batting over to;
@millstream_pilates
@jcw_holistic_fitness
@garyfok_fitness_pilates

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Zoom PILATES is back next week 🐣 It’s been 4

Zoom PILATES is back next week 🐣

It’s been 4 weeks so far of no exercise and I’m going slowly insane! I have been following Doctors orders after my neck surgery but enough is enough, it’s time to move! So following the Easter break;

📆 My rehab-focused Pilates on Zoom will restart next week. Tuesdays 9:30am live and recorded to re-do or enjoy at any other time during your week.

🤑 Inflation busting £9.50 for a single session or £50 for all 6 from 19th April
🎥 Class recordings available for 7 days

📧 DM to book - I offer a joint-friendly personalised approach looking at any specific issues or aches & pains which may be affecting us.

🙌🏼 I have your back!! 🙌🏼

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