Progressive strength training means gradually increasing the challenge placed on the body as it adapts. Prior to strength, we must restore range of motion and improve flexibility first, otherwise, short facilitated areas will just get stronger, whilst weaker areas will remain weaker. Once flexibility and mobility is restored to areas of restriction then static and [...]
The quote is correct from a functional movement point of view with reference to training elite sports people to become better at their game. Real sports performance happens on your feet, on the pitch, under the load of your own body weight and external resistance. However there are two missing key points with regards to [...]
Nisha Srivastava — Pilates Manchester / pilates4sport Nisha Srivastava Pilates Manchester & Pilates for Sport: Spirit in the Studio CHEK practitioner There is something truly special about working with Nisha. It is her spirit, authenticity and honesty. Her energy will lift you no matter what sort of day you have had, or what position you [...]
Is mouth breathing making you sick? Based on the anatomical function of the respiratory system, nose breathing is the best way to strengthen the entire human system. Based on research of Joseph Pilates, he only advocated for nose breathing. Nose breathing filters all the rubbish with nairs (small hairs) and also effects the shape of [...]
What ever you focus on grows. Whether its your flower bed, a hobby, a job, a sport, a relationship. Your results are always a mirror of your consistency or lack of consistency. Life is full of distractions. When we are truly present and are held accountable, we will always get better results. Your life is [...]
If you are a shift worker and on your feet either through the day or on nights, you will know the pain and hardship of your aching feet. Below are 9 proven remedies to relieve your tired, swollen feet. Your feet also tell you about general health. Fungal infections on the outside of the body [...]
My mother was riddled for years with cancerous and benign tumours in every organ of her body. The first tumour started to grow in her spine and eventually virtually suffocated her by growing in her throat chakra and thyroid area in her neck. I always remember as a child she wore the colour blue as [...]
Old habits are hard to change. However if you are still complaining about your chronic pain, inflammation, injury or postural imbalance and you are not willing to put in the time, energy, willingness and resource , you stay in the same boat. Everyone wants to change, but no one wants to be changed! A good [...]
My body betrayed me! OR Did you betray your body? There are three levels of awareness to our being: Conscious Sub conscious Super conscious Our body always reflects our choices, how we are dealing with life and our emotional state. We all have our own coping mechanisms and are trying to get through life the [...]
Have you ever tried eating scrambled eggs from a microwave? How does it taste? What is the consistency? Does it taste nutrient dense or bland? It took me years to make changes to my cooking habits. My microwave went to the tip over 20 years ago. Yes it's convenient, yes it heats food at work, [...]
