It sounds worse than it is. Of course I don't want anyone to leave the THRIVE membership, but I am also aware that in times like these where people are worried about finances and what the winter may bring, it's important to be transparent about the process for cancelling.
My mission with THRIVE...
So what, your pelvic floor isn't what it once was... Why should you care?
Let me paint a picture for you. Share why this matters. A picture of your future with a pelvic floor that isn't serving you.
- The NUMBER 1 reason why women are admitted to residential care in old age is...
I am rarely asked about pelvic floor issues.
Even when I ask members about their physical concerns, injuries or areas of weakness.
Sometimes it's because of embarrassment. But mostly, they simply don't realise there is a problem.
So how might you know if you have a pelvic floor issue? Here are...
I wish I needed less rest.
Chronic illness and fatigue throughout my teens and twenties means that I have trained myself to live my life managing my "clear space" so that my diary isn't too full, my plans aren't too hectic and I have down time scheduled in. I remember a clear day at...
For many years offering a menopause policy has positioned your business above the rest. Having that policy has deemed your business to be forward thinking, enlightened and inclusive.
But the tide has turned because a policy does not protect or add value to your team and they know it....
Last week I had a conversation with an HR director who was keen to work with me but was struggling to find the budget because the board viewed creating a menopause friendly workspace as a “women’s issue”.
And so I thought it might be useful to elaborate on just a few of the ways...
How I used Pilates and core strength to overcome a chronic knee injury and chronic fatigue.
Click here or the video below to watch this session
We know that we should be stretching at our desks to avoid feeling stiff and tight at the end of a working day. but in a busy office this can sometimes feel a bit conspicuous! Try these mobiliser that will help you to feel tall, less hunched, less tight and stronger, without drawing too much...
First thing in the morning do you feel hunched, tight and slow to move well. Some ladies describe it as feeling like they are 100 years old.
These 4 exercises can easily be done in bed before you get up, sending blood flor and mobility to the areas that you need to hold you up and lift you tall....
In today's pilates class we explore the detail of back extension and its importance for improving posture and reducing neck and shoulder strain.
At the end of this class roll into a little ball and allow the spinal muscles to have a stretch and relaxation.
If you are struggling with any...
Tightness in the hips can cause restrictions and mobility issues for the lower back and knees so it is important that we mobilise the hips in all ranges and directions. If your hips are sore or tight try these 5 moves.
1 - Wide hinge.
2 - Clams.
3 - Hip circles.
4 - Hip flexor stretch.
5 -...
Feeling stiff and achey each morning or after a day at the desk?
Try these 5 moves to help you to feel more mobile and in charge of your body.
1 - Flex and rotate.
2 - Hamstring stretch and hip circles.
3 - Side rotations.
4 - Cobra.
5 - Kneeling hinge with side bend.
