Pilates with Vick - Recharge Move Recover

Who wants to always wake up feeling full of energy and not have to start the day in pain?
We've all had that feeling at some point in our lifes right?
Maybe a very long time ago - maybe you think it's something you can't have any more and only young people have that luxury? Not so!
It is possible to have a good night's sleep more night's than not by addressing those few niggly things that deep down you really know are what's keeping you up at night.
If you have no serious mental or physical health issues here's a few things to think about to get you started:
1.Have an end of work day cut off time and create a habit that breaks you out of work into home time
2.Eat your evening meal 3 hours before bedtime
3.Stop any screen time 2 hours before bedtime, even with blue light filters
4. Start relaxing and winding down 1 hour before bedtime
5.Make bedtime between 9pm-10.30pm to get the best night's sleep
6.Make your bedroom cool and dark and don't have any devices in your room
If you need help with neck pain keeping you up at night message me for more advice.
You might also feel you need to talk to someone about stress or anxiety and this can really help too.
I don't always manage to do all these things - nobody is perfect right? - but I do know on the days when I finish work by 6, get dinner early and have some good chilled non-screen time with my family I definitely sleep much better, I get 8 hours sleep and I wake up without an alarm clock refreshed and ready for my day.
What things do you know will always mean you have a really good night's sleep?

Free Fundamentals of Pilates workshop Tuesday 17th February 6.15-7.15pm in St Theodore's Church Hall. Station Road Hampton.

Aimed at Beginners or Returners, or anyone who feels they'd like a Refresher of the Fundamentals with lots of time for questions and hands on coaching to help you feel confident starting or returning to class.

I host a regular mixed ability class at St Theodores on Tuesday's at this time, but this workshop will be specially focused on understanding the breathing, finding your pelvic floor and practicing how to use it altogether in exercises so you can get stronger, say goodbye to pain and move better even outside of class.

Please message me on 07905 373847 with any questions and to book your spot.
All you need to bring is yourself.
Vick 🙂

📢 Introducing Pilates for Strength, Balance & Mobility! 📢

💪 Are you recovering from a back or shoulder injury?
🤸 Do you struggle with balance or lifting?
😫 Is a stiff neck limiting your movement?

If you answered "yes" to any of these, my Introduction to Pilates workshop at St Theo's in Hampton is designed for YOU!

Pilates is a gentle yet powerful exercise method that can help you:

✅ Improve strength and flexibility
✅ Increase core stability
✅ Enhance balance and coordination
✅ Reduce pain and stiffness
✅ Regain confidence in your movement

Our experienced instructor will guide you through safe and effective exercises tailored to your needs.

When: Tuesday 13th January 6.15pm
Where: St Theo's Church Hall, Hampton

✨ Rediscover the joy of movement and get back to doing the things you love! ✨

Limited spaces available!
➡️ Message me to book your spot

Introducing Pilates for Strength, Balance & Mobility!

Are you recovering from a back or shoulder injury? 🤸
Do you struggle with balance or lifting? 😫
Is a stiff neck limiting your movement?

If you answered "yes" to any of these, my Introduction to Pilates workshop at St Theo's in Hampton is designed for YOU!

Pilates is a gentle yet powerful exercise method that can help you:

✅ Improve strength and flexibility
✅ Increase core stability
✅ Enhance balance and coordination
✅ Reduce pain and stiffness
✅ Regain confidence in your movement

Our experienced instructor will guide you through safe and effective exercises tailored to your needs.

When: Tuesday 13th January 6.15pm
Where: St Theo's Church Hall, Hampton

✨ Rediscover the joy of movement and get back to doing the things you love! ✨

Limited spaces available!
➡️ Message me to book your spot

How freely are you able to move all the parts of your body?
Lack of movement in the body creates tension and friction and breeds pain.
Encouraging movement naturally creates freedom, joy, energy and power emotionally, physically and mentally.
How aware are you of your movement throughout the day, outside of the gym/class setting?
What have you done to try to create more movement in your day?
Have you got a body part that's not moving as freely as you'd like? Or even causing pain?

Breathing has never seemed difficult ever before until you come to a Pilates class.....right? 🤣

It's not just you, breathing is one of the most difficult things to master when you first start a new type of exercise - I still get reminded to "aand breaaatheee" by my coaches too.

Unfortunately stress and work and inactivity and poor sleep and and and ....life, means our body's have often gotten out of good efficient breathing habits.

This video will show you how to reset, relax and take control of breathing again.
Practising this type of breathing will help reduce stress and get you ready to exercise again.

Also....you can do it anywhere!
At your desk if your boss stresses you out,
In the car after dropping the kids at school,
Or just chilling on your sofa for a few minutes before your evening Netflix 😉

If you've been thinking about coming back to exercise or even trying Pilates, keep an eye out for the rest of my Fundamentals series, to get you confident and ready to walk back into class.

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