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Exercise in the Heat

6/26/2022

As we are having such lovely weather at the moment I thought I would share some top tips for exercise in the heat...

1. Stay hydrated....we lose more water when we are hotter so even more important to keep drinking your water

2. Wear loose comfy clothing and think about a change of top if doing 2 classes back to back

3. Modify your workout to suit you, maybe think about taking a lower impact version of a move if you are feeling too warm

4. Choose the cooler times of the day to workout.....my online class members will join me at 6.30am and 9am before it has got too hot, they could also choose later at night as all classes can be done on the replay

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Are you investing in your health?

6/19/2022

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I was reading an article the other day that really interested me and it was talking about how people are struggling to pay bills at the moment and about bills going up etc....BUT

How important it was that people still invested in their health.

They were saying that often when people are looking to save money one of the first things to go are things like expensive gym memberships and healthy shopping.

I get that we all have to look to save money wherever we can but investing in our health has to come quite high up the priority list I think, don't you?

An investment into getting some exercise and buying some healthy food is an investment into making sure we stay around as long as we can with the best quality of life we can.

SO my question to you today is where is your health and wellbeing on your priority list?????

It doesn't have to be expensive, you can shop wisely and still eat well, I am a very savvy shopper! And you don't have to pay massive gym membership fees if you don't want to......walking is free and exercise from home is cheaper with no petrol costs etc.

Let me know your thoughts on this? Perhaps you have recently stopped a gym membership due to cost or are shopping differently now?

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Healthy Recipes

6/14/2022

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Cauliflower, Butter Bean and Spinach Dhal

Ingredients
100g spinach
1 red onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
100g red lentils rinsed
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 tbsp ginger
1 red chilli finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garam masala
1 tin butter beans
500ml vegetable stock
Half cauliflower cut into small pieces
2 tsp english mustard

Fry the red onion and tomato in a little oil until soft, add the lentils, garlic, chilli and all the spices.

Cook for a few minutes before adding the butter beans, cauliflower and stock, bring to a simmer for 25 minutes, keep stirring and a little water if it starts to stick, you want the lentils to be soft.

Then add the mustard and spinach to the pan and give it all a good stir until the spinach has wilted.

Serve with rice or flatbreads

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Do you need convenience and flexibility?

6/14/2022

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I asked my online class members to share some of the benefits they get from online classes with me .....these are some of the replies.....flexibility and convenience comes top!!!

"Great choice of classes which means I can put together my own specific plan! I can do them at a time that’s convenient 👏"

"I can exercise at any time, anywhere...on holiday, in the garden and in my pyjamas"

"Flexibility and variety. Flexibility of when you choose to do the classes and the variety of classes that you provide."

"Exercise at a time that suits you, amazing variety of classes that still has a community feel, great classes to repeat if you want to 👍"

I think that many people know they need to exercise but if they are trying to do something that requires a lot of effort, travelling to a venue, booking places, taking up a lot of time then they often stop as it just becomes a faff......this is where online fitness comes into its own....in my opinion......no travelling, choosing when and what classes you do without even leaving the house!

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Tuesday Testimonial

6/14/2022

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I love it when people get in touch to share how they found me and how they are getting on with my classes and course...this lovely message from Clare shows how online classes are so convenient for people........

" I have just watched your video and would like to say, I don't know how I found you to be honest as I don't do social media so I think it must have been you tube maybe. I was always searching for fitness videos but couldn't get into them and never returned back to one I found, but when I discovered yourself, the online fitness is fun, and if I'm busy 20-30 mins is easy to fit in. Although you have me hooked as I always manage 2 classes each time I log on.
I try to do all of your classes that are on the timetable every week and I do feel better, I also feel it's good for my mind as you get older its harder to remember moves and steps. You make them so enjoyable and because you are so genuine, you let Alfie join in you talk about your family it just feels like i'm working out with a friend.
I was a member of a gym before covid and I enjoyed the fitness but hated walking in alone and facing all of the people that would rather look at themselves, it wasn't for me so when covid hit I started walking but wanted to tone and strengthen I got weights but didn't know what to do with them, but now I have a happy balance.
I have got up this weekend nice and early logged on done 2 classes each morning and its not a chore because its out the way, done and I feel better "

Please get in touch with me if you want to be part of my online group.......10 classes a week that can be done live or on the replay to suit.......a mix of low impact, stretch and higher impact....something for everyone!!!!!!

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Exercise in the Heat

Are you investing in your health?

Healthy Recipes

Do you need convenience and flexibility?

Tuesday Testimonial

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