Why Pilates is more than just a workout

Why Pilates is more than just a workout

Pilates is more than just a workout. Any person who’s been doing Pilates for at least a couple of months knows that Pilates doesn’t only restructure your body but it also clears your mind and gives you energy and inner peace. But what is so special about Pilates?  Pilates exercise focuses on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength and stability, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization, muscle flexibility, joint mobility and strengthening through the complete range…

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Why Pilates is more than just a workout

Why Pilates is more than just a workout

Curious about Pilates? It’s more than just a workout.    . Any person who’s been doing it for at least a couple of months knows that Pilates doesn’t only restructure your body but it also clears your mind and gives you energy and inner peace. But what is so special about Pilates? Below are the benefits of Pilates. Pilates exercise focuses on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength and stability, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization,…

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Latte and Muffin

Latte and Muffin

    This meal consists of a shop bought cafe latte and blueberry muffin   17% of adults exceed their calorie allowance daily because they have no clue what calories are in their favourite meals and snacks, according to a recent study. A quarter of adults said if they knew how many calories their favourite snacks and treats contained, it would help stop them eating them.  At SmallerKnickers, we’ve produced over 20 Meal Reveal films which show…

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Can You Do It?

Can You Do It?

Have you ever felt that you just can’t do it?     . You can’t lose weight, you can’t maintain a healthy weight, you can’t do certain exercises?  How about that you aren’t good enough, smart enough, confident enough to really achieve your targets?  You don’t have the skills to get to where you want to be?  What about fearing that once you start delving into why you eat for emotional comfort, that it might bring…

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Top Diet Review 2017

Top Diet Review 2017

The following has been taken directly from the NHS Website as we thought it might be useful information to review the various diets that are currently popular. One of the main concerns SmallerKnickers has, is that many of these do little to explain how to make better choices once you stop the diet.  And this is why many will put weight back on again, often thinking that “real food” or their “self control” is actually…

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Habits, Beliefs and Triggers

Habits, Beliefs and Triggers

Thinking about what could be sabotaging your success.   . What habits, beliefs and triggers could be affecting your healthy eating plans?  If you’ve tried numerous diets, without long term success, keep on putting the weight back on, then it might mean that your mind isn’t in sync with your health plans. These are some of those: HABITS Our mind is clever in that it creates patterns of behaviour, so that we don’t have to process…

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The Power of Breath

The Power of Breath

You breathe approximately 20,000 times per day! Your heart beats approximately 60 to 80 times per minute depending on your fitness level. You inhale and exhale about 15 to 20 times per minute. Your breath is a great teacher. It tells you much about your current physical and psychological state but under most circumstances you may not even be aware of the simple action of breathing. The first thing you do when you come into…

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Training for 5k

Training for 5k

If you are reading this article then it is likely that you have decided that 2018 is the year for change! Congratulations and feel proud of yourself for making that decision. Before you start any exercise plan it is advisable to consult your doctor especially if you have any existing medical conditions or you are concerned about your health. What else do you need to consider?  If your trainers are not designed for running it…

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The Gallbladder

The Gallbladder

The body is amazing – find out about the gallbladder.    . The gallbladder is a pear-shaped hollow structure located under the liver on the right hand side of the abdominal cavity. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a yellowish enzyme produced in the liver. The gallbladder is part of the biliary tract. The gallbladder serves as a reservoir for bile while it’s not being used for digestion. Bile, also known as…

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The Anatomy of Digestion

The Anatomy of Digestion

The digestive system is a set of organs, which converts everything you eat and drink into a substance used by the body as energy, growth and repair. Without food, water and oxygen we could not survive. It is fair to say that for most of us eating has also become a hobby as well as a necessity for survival. How many times do you meet your friends for a coffee, lunch, dinner or a glass…

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