IT’S SUMMERTIME! (Well, in some places…) Whatever the weather may be, it’s essential to stay hydrated. Whether you’re mooching around in the sun all day or spending everyday in a sauna keep from frost bite, it’s good practice to pay attention to your water intake. Why hydrate? It allows nutrients and oxygen to flow through the body properly, helps to boost performance, …
‘Ello Internet world, my computer permanently died while away on vacation so have not been able to publish my latest blog entries (booo). Thus, themovementblog.co.uk will be on a very, very brief hiatus. However! Stay tuned for new posts on ‘easy ways to drink water everyday‘ and ‘books on movement and alignment you should know about‘ in the upcoming …
Why do we Arch and Curl in the GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Method? Here are 5 points on why arching and curling can maintain a healthy spine: Mobilizes the Spine Why mobilize you say? To help stretch the thoracic spine and reduce back pain. Think about how much gravity can take over (i.e. creates joint compression), especially with the head being …
Here are my absolute favorite fitness and well-being spots here in London (Eastside). The Refinery E9 If you’re not seeing their website right now, you won’t understand how it’s killing me with its goodness (and class offers!). This studio has many styles of Yoga and Pilates along with Kettlebell Cardio, GYROKINESIS®, Massage, Teas, Coffees– what more could you …
Practice Hot Yoga or wanting to try it out? Here are a few facts to know about this heat-induced workout. Firstly, some people slightly confuse hot yoga and Bikram (which originally became popular in the 1970’s). What sets Bikram a part from other forms of ‘hot yoga’ is that it contains 26-poses in room almost over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). Other …
Here are 10 reasons why you should cross-train with the GYROTONIC® Method. Excellent for those wanting to expand and improve their existing workout routines. Firstly, do any of the following (or anything similar)? Pilates Yoga Cycling Running Walking Gym training/Weight lifting Tennis Golf Swimming Rowing Baseball Football/Soccer GYROKINESIS® Dance Perhaps consider cross-training with Gyrotonic to boost your existing routine. Secondly, what does this ‘cross-training’ mean? Cross-training …
Today’s Focus: Seeking Dance and Career Support This is the just the beginning. Firstly, this blog series, if you will, will consist of short stories to share the ups and downs of the dance world, but then finding the ups again. From psychological and physical struggles to finding creative and positive outlets, dancers worldwide often experience these …
Here are my top Health and Fitness websites on the GYROTONIC® Method, Dance Science, Running, & Nutrition From California to London, check out what these professionals have to offer. 1) Mike Luque Training Mike Luque is a jack of all trades. Mike has a diverse background ranging from Massage to Gyrotonic to Kettleball training. Therefore this website is able to provide a multitude of …
Another oh-so-common question we trainers often hear is: “Why is the GYROTONIC® method so expensive?!”. So, I would like to crack this mystery a little bit. I have to say, it’s not really the trainers who completely make this appalling financial decision. To put things into perspective, we’ll first look at the rest of the health and fitness world. Average Costs of Other Equipment Based Training (per hour): …
Dear Kids and Adults, physical activity is super important. Studies show that participation in physical activity has been decreasing with age, which we probably have already gathered from out own personal experience. Participating in physical activity (now) will help us to age gracefully (later), your heart and your brain will thank you. Being physical also means that your psychological well-being will be better off in the long …
