Why you shouldn’t do sit-ups
If you’re a new mother, you should wait a long time before getting back to doing sit-ups and crunches, especially if you have abdominal separation. Crunches will never make your…
How can you get rid of your stomach ‘overhang’ in plank position?
That bit of stomach that ‘overhangs’ when you do planks. It sounds like something made up, but believe me – it’s not at all unusual for me to get questions about…
The most effective workout for fat burning
The key to weight loss is increasing your metabolism. Strength training and cardio both increase metabolism, but strength training is much easier. Intensity is the watchword. If you force your body to…
Why your ‘powerhouse’ is important (glutes and abdominal muscles)
If you’ve ever practised Pilates, you’ve probably heard of the term ‘powerhouse’. It’s a name for the muscle groups that make us strong from the inside, and it includes our…
Cast off the mantle of victimhood and put on the winner’s jacket
The expression ‘mantle of victimhood’ refers to a person who sees themselves as a victim in a way that is over the top for the situation they are in. Someone…
Should you exercise when you are unwell?
Spring has barely arrived, and your exercise regime is right on track … and there you are … with a runny nose and a sore throat. Bad luck! If you…
Gastric bypass – what should you eat?
Here’s a guide to what to eat after gastric bypass surgery. This is general advice and may need to be adjusted to suit the individual. Gastric bypass surgery reduces the…
Plank guide, part 4: how not to plank
Here I show the most common mistakes people make when doing planks: head dropped, back arched, shoulders dropped and stomach in the shape of a cone. If you tend to…
Plank guide, part 3: Static vs dynamic planks
After you have held a plank in various positions (called a static plank) for a while, it is time to move on to what I call dynamic planks. See also: Plank…