The Core – What is it?
Join Katie Galbraith in her easy explanation of the core and what it is. Share this video with clients to help them understand the core and get the most from their workouts.
HOW DIGITAL SOLUTIONS ARE DRIVING GYMS ‘BACK TO BUSINESS’
As gyms start to welcome back members post the Covid-19 imposed lockdown, new capacity restrictions and social distancing rules require implementation whilst there is also a need to maintain contact with members who are unable or unwilling to visit the physical facility.
Here, we speak to Rob Lander, CEO at Fisikal, about how Fisikal solutions help […]
Gut health, the microbiome, and its link to our mental and physical well-being – Article 2
In my first article on gut health I explained how I discovered the microbiome. In this second article, I will be talking about our gut and our microbes.
Our gut
Our gut is a 9-metre long tube stretching from mouth to anus. A recent piece of scientific research in Sweden stated that if we were to take […]
Our personal Covid Journey @ Drummond
Well! what a year it has been so far, and it isn’t quite over. To say this year has been challenging would be an understatement by a long mile. Lots of people have voiced that we are all in the same boat. I am sure that many of you don’t feel like we are in […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices
Today’s spice is Quassia
Quassia amara, also known as amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood, is a species in the genus Quassia, with some botanists treating it as the sole species in the genus. The genus was named after the first botanist to describe it – Graham Quassi.
Quassia (genus) amara (species) is an attractive small evergreen shrub or tree from the tropics.
The name […]
Guidance On Covid Return by the GCMT
The Council for Soft Tissue Therapies have produced a very helpful document for people working face to face on soft tissue therapies to return to work after Covid 19 Lockdown. Click on the link to take a read.
GCMT Recommendations and Guidance Face to Face Contact with Clients issued 12May2020
A-Z of Herbs & Spices, P is for Parsley & Poppy Seed
Today’s herb is Parsley
Parsley is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. The two most common types are French curly-leaf and Italian flat-leaf.
Over the years, parsley has been used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, allergies, and inflammatory diseases.
Parsley provides great nutritional value and offers many potential health benefits:
rich in vitamin K […]
Live Streaming Course Dates
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates
Anatom & physiology online programme for home study plus
Thursday mornings 9.30 am -1pm times 6 practical sessions
02-Jul-2020, 09-Jul-2020, 16-Jul-2020, 23-Jul-2020, 30-Jul-2020, 06-Aug-2020
Level 2 Exercise To Music
Level 2 anatomy & physiology online home study plus
Saturdays 9.30 am to 1pm x 4 sessions
30th May, 6th 13th & 20th June
Level 3 Diploma […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices O is for Oregano & Oolong Tea
Today’s Herb is Oregano
Botanically known as Origanum vulgare, oregano is a flowering plant from the same family as mint. It is often used as an herb to flavour food.
Although it is native to Europe, it now grows all over the world.
Oregano has been popular ever since the Greeks and Romans used it for medicinal purposes in […]
Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients:
3 bananas
100-125g cup peanut butter
200g dark chocolate melted
2tsp coconut oil
Method:
Peel and slice bananas into a.5cm thick slices
Line a tray with baking paper
Put 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on a banana slice and add another banana slice on top
Keep making these banana sandwiches until all bananas are used up
Put these in the freezer for about […]