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Where do I start on improving my fitness?

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This 30-minute fitness class will be available here until Friday 16^th April. It is designed to give you an aerobic workout which you can take at your own pace.
Suitable for men and women over 18.
Take it slow and get warm and slightly out of breath, or work a little harder and, as a suggestion, add weights.
This class is mainly in standing, with 3 levels of modifications/difficulty for each sequence, with a rest period to slow the heart rate down after each round.
The more times you do the class, the easier it should feel.
Aim to do the class 2 or 3 times in your week.

Please consult with your GP if necessary – especially if you have a known heart condition or a condition that effects how you take exercise.

What to wear:

Have some water to hand and work in trainers and something cool. Have a mat or towel to hand for a few floor exercises.

We’d like your feedback so if you have a moment drop me an email: wendy@livepilatesonline.com

If you think that we can help you to start improving your fitness through our classes please get in touch.

Improving my fitness:

Ask yourself how you want to improve your fitness; it may be weight loss, it may be being less out of breath, it may be about being able to touch your toes or you may have a goal – keep goals small and take one step at a time.
Fitness is about a whole body approach and should include your sleep, nutrition, your mental health and how active you are – on this final point, it’s important to do something that you enjoy – at least a little bit!
If you enjoy something you are more likely to stick at it.
The better you sleep, the better you feel the next day, the more likely you will make better food/work/life/play decisions and have the motivation and energy to exercise.
Eat a nutritious well-balanced diet; reduce your sugar intake, alcohol and processed foods. I’m not a nutritionist but I know the basics. I am currently eating foods for skin elasticity which include: sweet potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, oily fish, flax/linseed, cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice and avocado.
Mental health: small things like spending your time around people who are positive and have your back, have gratitude for the small things, rest and sleep without guilt, eat nutritious foods, exercise and perhaps seek professional help in terms of a coach or therapist; often talking things through with someone outside of your close group, who is unconnected, provides perspective and a way forward whatever you it is that you may be grappling with.