I am not aging. - I am living longer with no limits

April 2nd 2014

Today is my birthday. And I will relish every moment -why ?

Because I am in vibrant health, I am empowered, strong and self sufficient. I am surrounded by wonderful loving people, my life is getting better and better, I look and feel terrific and I have no limitations on what I can achieve as I am Divinely supported

And to celebrate that AGE is not a limiting factor to any of our dreams or achievements -
I am cycling over 100k in May for Breast Cancer research -Pink Ribbon Mayo
and over 200k in May for Cycle Against Suicide

Happy Birthday and Namaste to all you young in mind, heart and sprit

Thank you Brene Brown and Louise L Hay

Tabata - High Intensity Interval Training

Also check out our Client Jan Newsletter We have been using the Tabata system of training in our studio for several years now both in our Met-X-Fitness and in our more Blitz / Boot Camp orientated Pilates Mat and Reformer Class’s and because I know all about the excellent benefits and results of this style of training I rather stupidly assumed everyone else did too. I realized last week that this was not the case when on two separate occasions I was asked by a client and a trainer I was chatting with - the same two questions what exactly is Tabata? And how does it work? So here it is – Tabata, a high intensity, short duration effective exercise system Tabata – What is it? Tabata (developed by it’s name sake Japanese Professor Izumi Tabata) is a high intensity interval training system (HIIT) that since its inception has provided remarkable results - he originally developed this system for the Japanese speed skating team in 1996 Tabata – How does it wor...

Deep Tissue Stretching

I recently put together a blog for the Mayo Pink Ribbon Cycle [ installed on their web site] and also some training tips for Cycle Against Suicide [ they will be inputting onto their web soon] In the training tips I include a Yin Yoga stretching session - Yin tissue - the deep connective tissues of the body, areas rarely touched by traditional training, Yin tissue includes ligaments, tendons, connective tissue that surrounds and support muscles and joints. Yang tissue - the more superficial tissues such as muscles Silent / Still practice It is commonly called 'A Silent Practice' or 'Still Practice' as you will hold each posture for approx 2 mins [you can hold for longer!] and with only a timer or some gentle tranquil music to keep you company - you use the two minutes to become in tune - at one with your body. Yin practice is passive by being focused on your self and allowing the mind and body to unite - you are both 'freeing the body and th...

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