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 …
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 …
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 …
There’s more to Pilates than the perfect bum…
... and, (sorry folks) - there's more to a perfect derrière than Pilates. Pippa Middleton's Pilates teacher is releasing a new DVD on Boxing day entitled 'The Perfect Pilates Bum'. I’m sure Pilates teachers worldwide are grateful for Pippa’s fiscally stimulating tushy, but come now! There's so much more to this than bums!! This week …
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New pencils and the whiff of wet grass.
Hurrah! I love summer, but despite the long hazy days, I have always felt the arrival of Autumn heralds more new possibilities than the new year. Do you remember the feeling of crisp new school uniform, a new pencil case filled with long, sharp pencils? The smell of wet muddy grass as you started the …
Anna Winstanley Physiotherapy 