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In the ever-evolving world of fitness, where new methodologies emerge regularly, one approach has been gaining considerable attention for its transformative impact – Functional Patterns. Stuart was the first of us to unveil the power of Functional Patterns when trying to find solutions to his chronic back pain. He decided to enrol in their fairly new 10 Week Online Course …

Do you often feel a sharp pain in your lumbar region that can travel along your leg and into your foot? Do you sometimes feel a weakness or numbness in your leg? If your answer to these questions is “yes”, then you could be suffering from sciatica. (please see a medical professional for an official diagnosis) Sciatica refers to the …

In the world of fitness and exercise, the phrase “no pain, no gain” has been an integral mantra for decades. This saying suggests that unless you’re pushing your body to its limits and experiencing discomfort, you’re not making progress. While this mentality of challenging the body might work for some, it’s important to recognise that it’s our understanding of PAIN …

“The Reformer” has been a buzz word lately in celebrity circles. The likes of Sting, Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Aniston & Harry Styles are training their bodies with this Pilates Apparatus. Many athletes are also turning to reformer Pilates to realign, lengthen and rebalance their bodies after injuries. But what is “The Reformer” and why should you be doing it? So …

Hope you will enjoy our Recipe of the month. This was inspired from a Gousto Recipe that we tried this week – we added Salmon to it but you could also do Chicken or any fish or just enjoy with the Greek Cheese as a vegetarian option. I am sure you could do the same with Tofu and make it …

STATIC STRETCHING Many fitness instructors still advocate the use of static stretching prior to exercise. This involves reaching forward to a point of tension and holding the stretch. Sometimes this is done to end of range of the muscle which can be detrimental to performance and doesn’t necessarily decrease the incidence of injury. Studies suggest there are no differences in …

While crunches are arguably the most common abdominal exercise, they may not be the most effective way to build muscle and strengthen your core. Sit ups and crunches can have a negative impact on your back which for most people is already over curved and rounded. Pushing or “flattening” the spine against the floor can cause lower back pain later …

There is an obsession with core training in the fitness industry. Many clients want a better core, but most lack of understanding of what it is and how it really works. There are some bad practices out there teaching “core training” so we wish to break down what ‘the core‘ actually is, the muscles involved, what do they do and …

When weight loss is the objective, should you start with Cardio or Weight Training? Most clients we have worked with automatically jump on the treadmill or start programs like couch to 5km to begin losing weight. Sometimes with a total disregard for flexibility, core and body weight strength training. Yes, cardio will burn calories, but weight training has added benefits …