“Why Men should do Pilates” – by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
There is a misconception that Pilates is only for Women. I often hear “isn’t it a bit girlie” or “it’s like Yoga isn’t” it? How wrong could they be? Here are 5 reasons whey Men...
Pilates Exercise – Hip Opener/Clam L2 with kick by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Aid re-alignment of hip rotators, which can help in sciatic nerve problems Exercise Description Lie on side, hips stacked Support the head with a pillow Bring the knees into the chest, so your heels...
Dart by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Strengthen the back, shorten trapezius and rhomboids Exercise Description Lie on front arms by your sides with palms facing into your thighs Inhale, exhale and raise the chest and head off the floor,...
Swan Dive Level 2 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Mobility – Mid Back Exercise Description Lie face down on the mat with pelvis and spine in neutral Elbows should be bent inline with shoulders and in a U shape on the floor Ensure palms...
Pilates Exercise – One Leg Circle L1 from Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Strength Core, Lumbar Spine and hip mobility Set up Position Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on floor Knees in line with hips, feet in line with sit bones...
Healthy Evening Meals
Healthy meals can be quick and easy. Here’s a few ideas to get you going. At the end of a busy day you get home to empty cupboards, hungry families, no energy and you’re starving...
Eating Carbohydrates at the wrong time can encourage the body to store Fat! by Jacky Fenton, Personal Trainer from Woking, Surrey
Last week I talked about simple and complex Carbohydrates, this week I am going to explain how eating carbohydrates at the wrong time can encourage the body to store fat. Now research completed over the last several...
The Truth about Carbs by Jacky Fenton a Personal Trainer from Woking
Yes it is true that eating a carbohydrate rich diet can increase your appetite and weight and low carb diets do promote weight loss, but only in the short term. So what are we meant...
One Leg Stretch Level 2 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Strength Core and Lumber Spine Set up Position Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on floor Knees in line with hips, feet in line with sit bones Arms...
One Leg Stretch Level One by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose – Strength Core and Lumbar Spine Set up Position Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on floor Knees in line with hips, feet in line with sit bones Arms down...