So simple yet so important! We all should be drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day, but this could be more if you are more physically active or during hot weather. Symptoms of dehydration include: HeadachesFatigueDry skinDry mouthThirstMuscle crampsDizzinessConstipation Proper hydration enables all of our body’s systems to function properly. If you are approaching menopause …
Midlife: The Sleep Connection
The health benefits of good sleep habits have gained traction in recent years, and sleep is now considered to be a cornerstone of maintaining good health, along with nutrition and physical activity. Here's your sleep 101 Effects of sleep deprivation might be pretty obvious to most people - we've all experienced jet-lag, or the utter …
Bone Healthy Salad
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know I'm a bit of a food lover, so it's a natural part of the wellbeing puzzle for me to eat well. I'm a Physiotherapist, not a nutrition expert per se, but having said that, we can all benefit from eating more colours, more fibre, more often. A …
My National Walking Month Recap
I thought I'd give you a quick update of my National Walking Month challenge of trying to walk 10,000 steps per day. If you follow me on Instagram you'll already have an idea, but here is a quick summary: Some days, it was harder than I thought it was going to be, other days it …
My Top Tips for walking more
Multitask part 1 - walk while you make an important call. As long as you are able to concentrate, you will sound more confident and come across as a go-getting person of action!Listen to your favourite podcast, audiobook or playlist.Leave all the bags and phones and everything and just walk unencumbered. It's such a feeling …
#GoWalkingWithAnna
May is National Walking Month! I've decided to use this as prompt to get back into some healthier movement habits. The last 6 weeks I have spent a lot of time at my desk, and prior to that: W I N T E R. So, time to get moving again. I have decided to start …
Gentle Pilates
I have developed this class in response to what seems to be a growing number of individuals who wish to actively manage their physical health conditions but struggle to participate fully in mixed group classes due to specific limitations. This physio-led Pilates class will provide a safe space to build confidence in movement and exercise …
5 Benefits of Pilates
Strength, balance, mobility, posture, emotional wellbeing.
Intro to Pilates
4 week course ideal for beginners or returners. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of Pilates: Week 1 - The Fundamentals Week 2 - Release and mobilise Week 3 - Lengthen and strengthen Week 4 - Balance and Integration I hope that by the end of the course, you will …
Exercise or Movement…?
My name is Anna and I have a confession to make. I'm not always in love with the idea of exercise. Exercise seems like too much effort, too much pressure, too much of a commitment. As a Mum, there is usually something else that I can prioritise higher than exercise. As somebody who struggles with …
Anna Winstanley Physiotherapy 