by Clare Bannister | Mar 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
It feels like spring is just around the corner. Time to shake off the winter blues, get fit, be healthy, live better…and you don’t even need to go to the gym. Do you want to improve your health and fitness? You may already be doing it. No matter where you...
by Clare Bannister | Mar 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Plank with Hip ExtensionThis exercise will strengthen the core, upper body, gluteals and hamstrings. All great full body exercise. Step 1Step 2The exercise Start in a plank positionEnsure body stays in one long lineWrists in line with the shouldersGently...
by Clare Bannister | Feb 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
When teaching yoga and Pilates, it is evident how common gluteal (glute) weakness is. The glute (buttock) muscles are the big ‘powerhouse’ muscles, which hold your pelvis level and steady and also generate power when extending the hip – taking the leg behind the mid...
by Clare Bannister | Aug 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
I know many runners, including myself, who suffer from tight hamstrings, glutes, claves…..I could go on, but generally, the muscles around the hips and the legs. Running and other repetitive forms of exercise can cause muscles to become short and strong and often...
by Clare Bannister | Aug 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Follow your morning energiser routine with a zingy lemon and ginger tea. This non-caffeine ‘pick-me-up’ is the perfect way to start the day. The combination of ingredients in this tea will boost the digestive and circulatory system by stimulating blood flow and...
by Clare Bannister | Aug 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Morning energiser How do you start the day? Do you hit the snooze button several times until you’re running out the door late, stressed and still half asleep?Take advantage of the bright summer mornings. Use the natural morning light as a wakeup call. Is your...
