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Gluten free lemon drizzle cake

Check out Krisztina’s wonderful gluten free lemon drizzle cake, a delicious alternative for the Christmas period!

Ingredients for Cake 

60g coconut flour 
60g almond flour 
75g of granulated sweetener or sugar 
Zest of 2 lemons
50ml coconut oil
4 eggs 
1tbsp baking powder 

Ingredients for Lemon drizzle 

Juice of the 2 lemons 
40g granulated sweetener or sugar 

Method 

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By |December 8th, 2024|Article, Nutrition, Recipes|

Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme Project Update

Thank you to all of you who have been following our communications on the Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme Project. This is a sector wide project commissioned by Sport England and UK Sport following the recommendations of the Whyte Review. The project discovery and Pilot phase undertaken by CIMSPA across all of the National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) […]

By |December 8th, 2024|Article, News|

Can We Keep Group Reformer Safe?

Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. PGCE. MBA

Written using ‘HI’ an ‘AI’ free zone (Human error forgiveness needed)

Group Reformer Yes or NO!

Group exercise is deemed to be a class of structured physical activity or exercise taught to a group of 5 or more. Of which we have hundreds of styles and genres from Aerobics […]

By |December 6th, 2024|Article, Pilates|

Is Health a Choice? Do you keep it NEAT?

Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. MBA. PGCE. MIfL

After 35 years in the health industry I have begun to question what it takes to make the choice to change your lifestyle and choose a healthier way of living. To make choices every day of good nutritious healthy food and fluid, plenty of rest and recuperation, […]

By |July 16th, 2024|Article, Physiology|

The Rotator Cuff

The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint. It is made up of the head of the humerus and the glenoid fossa of the scapula (the top of the upper arm and the side of the shoulder blade). The shoulder joint is one of the most freely moveable […]

By |June 12th, 2024|Article, News, Pilates|

Unlocking Strength and Stability: 3 Reasons You Must Train the Posterior Chain in Your Classes

By Jo Everill-Taylor

In the world of fitness, it’s easy to get caught up in exercises that focus solely on the muscles we see in the mirror. However, neglecting the muscles of the posterior chain—the group of muscles on the backside of the body—can lead to imbalances, poor posture, and increased risk of injury.

Whatever discipline you […]

By |June 12th, 2024|Article, News, Pilates|

Heart-healthy Recipe – Easiest-ever Paella

PREP: 5 MINS

COOK: 25 MINS

SERVES 4

Nutrition (per serving):

Kcal 518

Fat 12g

Saturates 0.4g

Carbs 75g

Sugars 5g

Fibre 5g

Protein 32g

Salt 1.29g

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 leek  or onion, sliced
110g pack chorizo
 sausage, chopped
1 tsp turmeric
300g long grain rice
1 L hot fish or chicken stock
200g frozen peas
400g frozen seafood mix, defrosted

Method:

Heat the oil in a deep frying […]

By |May 19th, 2024|Article, Nutrition, Recipes|

Recipe – Vegetable tagine with chickpeas & raisins

Cholesterol-friendly.

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan, then fry the onions for 5 mins until soft. Stir in the spices. Add the courgettes, tomatoes, chickpeas, rasins and stock, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 mins. Stir in the peas and cook for 5 mins more. Sprinkle with coriander, to serve.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp […]

By |April 25th, 2024|Article, Recipes|

Working with Client’s with an FAI (Femoral-acetabular impingement)

Article by Alex Proctor QTS, BA (HONS) HPAC […]

By |April 25th, 2024|Article, Injury|

Pilates Class Modifications for General Hip Pain or Discomfort

Jo Everill-Taylor B.Sc (Hon’s)

Many clients present in a Pilates class with hip pain which can be caused by very varied conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Snapping Hip Syndrome, Poor Posture, Pelvic Dysfunction, ligament injuries, restrictions and many other factors. Whilst we are non diagnostic and it is nor our place to say what is […]

By |April 19th, 2024|Article, Pilates|