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Online classes live from Monday, embrace your self-isolation and come and workout with my online community.
Following the Government's latest response to Covid-19, it is with great sadness, I must advise that all Pilates classes are suspended from next Monday 23rd March. I hope to run the next three days worth of classes but please get in touch if you are not attending so I...
Mountain Biking Trail Tip Tuesday – wheelies
TRAIL TIP TUESDAY - WHEELIES WITH BEN MATTHEWS Watch this awesome video by our friend Ben Matthews on Wheelies. Each week we will bring you a new trail tip that you can put into practise in your own time when out riding your mountain bike. We hope you find these...
Mountain Biking Trail Tip Tuesday – steep descents
TRAIL TIP TUESDAY - STEEP DESCENTS Whether you’re doing casual trail riding or racing, you’re bound to encounter some steep descents. Being able to not only ride but enjoy your ride on steeper terrain is a real game changer! How to: 1. First things first pick a...
How to reduce your risk of catching the coronavirus in Pilates
In light of the on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, I’ve decided to put in place a few simple steps to lower risk of infection when attending your Pilates class. Current estimates are that 80% of us will contract the virus in the UK, and while the majority will...
HSBC UK 2020 National Cross-country Championships taking place in Plymouth.
The HSBC UK championships will be taking place at Plympton’s Newnham Park over the weekend of 18 and 19 July.
Wake up and mobilise with Pilates
Try my new Pilates at home wake up and mobilise routine. Only 10 minutes long try waking up, getting out of bed and following this simple Pilates workout to help energise your body, mobilise your joints and strengthen your muscles. I have come up with a simple Pilates...
Mountain Biking Trail Tip Tuesday – rock gardens
TRAIL TIP TUESDAY - ROCK GARDENS Rock gardens may seem scary at first, but get them right and they can be a whole lot of fun. How to: 1. Approach at a brisk walk/jogging pace, in the ready or attache position. 2. Look for the smoothest line through the rocks....
How good is your sleep?
Sleep. We all need it! Sometimes it's hard to switch off and shut down our busy minds and get enough restful sleep. Your body has a natural time-keeping clock known as your circadian rhythm. It affects your brain, body and hormones, helping you stay awake and telling...
Mountain Bike Holiday Camps
Mountain Bike Holiday Camps Despite Storm Dennis and the aftermath of wind and rain, our mountain bike holiday camps for kids went ahead last week without too much disruption. Over the half term week over 50 children braced the wild conditions, wrapped up warm and...
Pilates workout for cyclists
If you want to be a ‘better’ cyclist you just put in ‘more miles’ right? Although to a certain extent yes, there are significant benefits to come out of ‘off bike’ training such as Pilates. Having a strong core can make it easier for you to climb and move around the...