Well Being

Here is a delicious smoothie recipe using Matcha to kick start your day pre or post exercise. The matcha gives you a boost, the protein in the pistachios helps build and repair muscle, the coconut milk has anti-inflammatory properties, and the mint gives it a lovely zing.

Replenishing magnesium doesn’t have to be clinical or complicated. In fact, it can be delicious. The recipe below is one of my favourites — a simple, no-bake chocolate bar packed with natural sources of magnesium to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more energised with every bite. Consider it self-care you can taste. Cocoa Calm Bars Magnesium-Rich Bliss in Every Bite Gluten Free and Vegan Delicious Mini raw chocolate bars filled with magnesium rich pumpkin seeds.

Why Purple Kale? Move over green kale, purple kale is here to steal the spotlight! This vibrant, nutrient-packed variety isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Purple kale gets its stunning hue from anthocyanins, the same compounds found in blueberries and red cabbage, which are known to: ✅ Fight inflammation – Anthocyanins help reduce chronic inflammation, supporting joint health and overall vitality.

We’re beginning this January with a 7-Day Pilates Challenge 🤍 The challenge is simple, just show up for yourself each day and do 20 minutes of movement with me. To ease into it together, we’ll start with a gentle prep session followed by 20 minutes a day for 7 days. If you want to join live, it begins on Monday, January 5th and will run every day for 7 days with a Pilates theme for each day, designed to help you understand the power of this movement method and give you yo

On a recent Livestream chat the subject of protein came up so I thought I'd share the latest information I have found. In the UK, adults require 0.75g protein per kg of bodyweight according to the RNI ( Reference Nutrient Intake ) For example someone weighing 70kg would need approximatley 52.5g of protein daily. And as we get older we need more, because protein intake becomes even more important for reasons related to ageing well and longevity. For those over 65 it's 1.2g per

This was a question that I got asked in my livestream chat on YouTube, 'I’m 60, have never exercised, how do I start?’ I think there’s an assumption that everyone knows how to exercise but there may be many reasons why people haven’t exercised before, and ( quite rightly ) are worried about how to start. It can be a mental block wrapped up in fear and anxiety. Working with the body is incredibly emotional for some people and so scary they cannot even begin to get started. I

nflammaging cannot be avoided, just like ageing can’t be avoided, but there are so many ways we can reduce it. Feeding our ourselves in a more therapeutic way is one and inevitably it will lead to weight loss if you’re eating more healthily. Reducing sugar and increasing protein is a key element of this. Here is a quick 5 minute recipe to have to hand when you feel the cravings of hunger in the morning and want to avoid reaching for the sweet stuff.

Slow living is about pressing the pause button and embracing a more relaxed pace of life, particularly as the summer transitions into autumn. No matter where you are in the world, you can take this approach for a happier, healthier lifestyle. It's about appreciating the changing seasons, savoring the last of summer's bounty, and preparing for the cozy evenings of fall. This month, I want to encourage you to intentionally create a more relaxed pace and mindset.

Here's an excerpt from the Livestream chat that follows my Live Classes on Mondays and Fridays on YouTube. I always teach the class first, then after the exercise portion is finished I stay online to talk to Subscribers. One of the benefits of being a Subscriber to my Channel is you can hop onto the chat and ask me a question about your practice, chat to other people who are part of the community and, as a group we can discuss anything health and fitness related.

The biggest lesson I have learnt through 26 years of Pilates is to trust my body. A good teacher is a guide, a coach, a cheerleader that...

'In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' With the world experiencing a rapidly increasing...

From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a wonderful song that encourages you to take the chance, to dream, to believe that anything is possible and that’s the way I teach Pilates. Creative, functional workouts to sculpt, tone and give you a body that serves you well in life, because ultimately that's what we all need. It's not about how you look, it's about how you feel inside and out- full of confidence in your own skin. On my YouTube channel we celebrate all ages and levels