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Pilates for strength - 4/10 It can be a great entry level for people explore range of motion through their bodies and, for beginners, you can certainly achieve some increases in strength. The problem however is that pilates has a low ceiling when it comes to how far you can progress. Your bones and muscles require high levels of external force to create the adaptations you need. Even adding in dumbbells and doing it every day, you are limited with how much you can progress.

Have you ever felt too tired to exercise even though you haven't done anything physical in your day? Maybe it's just been back to back meetings, sitting down all day, but you still feel like you just can't muster the strength to change into your gym gear let alone do a whole workout. In our bodies, there are two types of fatigue, central and peripheral. Understanding how these interact and influence our behaviour can help you stay motivated and consistent with your other heal

Not being motivated enough is often the most cited reason for people not exercising, not eating more healthfully, not going to bed earlier, and lots of other things which would give us long term benefit. So why don't we do the things we know we should? Why don't we change, when the things we need to do aren't even that difficult in the first place? There's plenty of factors which effect motivation like, confidence, peer support, rewards and punishments, social status, the lis

The wearable tech industry is valued at approximately $180billion, and claims from manufactures state that devices such as smart watches and rings provide valuable insights into health and fitness and can even provide a platform for behaviour change in public health. The first FitBit was release about 15 years ago, so surely we should be seeing some of the fruits of these benefits. Let's see what's been happening in to out health and fitness trends as they relate to wearable

Have you ever wondered why group fitness classes are becoming the go-to choice for so many people? There’s something truly special about working out alongside others who share your goals and energy. At Studio99, the buzz is all about community, motivation, and results. Let's break it down. Why Group Fitness Advantages Matter Group fitness classes offer a unique blend of social interaction and structured exercise that you just can’t get from solo workouts. When you step into a