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So many people rely on regular exercise to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, combat health conditions and improve mental health. With present circumstances, it is harder to maintain a usual routine with gyms and health centres temporarily closed.
Read MoreHaving a healthy back is vital for every day life and can be improved through regular exercise and staying active. I’m a strong believer in mobilising the spine to stretch (and release) tighter areas through engaging the muscles correctly to provide support.
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Here are a few health and wellness books that have had an impact on me for different reasons. On the rare occasion when I get time, I love nothing more than sitting down with a book and a cup of herbal tea. Nowadays whilst rushing around, I try to get my fix through audiobooks or podcasts. I’d love to hear about other self-help books - get in touch to recommend your own.
The Little Book of Hygge, by Meik Wiking
Everything about this word resonates with me, in particular the focus on ‘coziness of the soul.’ Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience, rather than about things. I have gone through my life not putting much emotional attachment to objects and loving the little things.
I love the little things in life that give me a sense of being content; hygge.
How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy, by Paul Chek
This was one of my first recommended reads coming into the personal training industry and over the years it is a book that I continue to refer back to, as well as re-reading several times. It drew me in with its holistic approach to exercise, not just the aesthetics of having muscles. The book also takes into consideration nutrition, movement, lifestyle and stress alongside physical training, which has always been my own approach since starting out.
Living Yoga, by Christy Turlington
When I was starting out practicing yoga, I was given this book as a present. It was very different to my other yoga text books or anatomical books, as it was feminine and spiritual without being too heavy on religion. It was a great starting point that fuelled my curiousity.
It shows what yoga can be for so many people, adding balance to the world around us.
Not a Diet Book: Lose Fat. Gain Confidence. Transform Your Life, by James Smith
I have followed and listened to James Smith for a while, both through podcasts and his videos on social media. Although I was unsure about his approach initially, I give this guy a huge high five for being both himself and also for quashing a lot of fitness fads and factually incorrect advice that is out there in the public domain.
The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne
This is a book that I was introduced to several years ago. It is based on the belief of the law of attraction, which claims that thoughts can change a person’s life directly. This is an approach that I try to life my life by and helps inform a lot of decisions on a day-to-day basis.
The book is now a best-seller and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share a few love themed workout songs. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be sharing some other essential songs for workouts. What are your favourite songs for Valentine’s Day?
Click on the songs below to play on Spotify.
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As you may have seen from my recent social media posts, I am launching another class in Wickford from the 6th March 2020. This will be the second of my classes to run in Wickford; I also teach at Everyone Active every Thursday evening at 8pm…
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Yoga, fitness, wellbeing & nutrition professional based in Essex covering Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Wickford, Basildon & Billericay.
Testimonials:
“Grace is a wonderful yoga instructor who has helped me immensely, particularly as I was a beginner to yoga and suffering with a back problem. She is extremely knowledgeable and has worked carefully with me to provide a tailored program for my back problem, offering alternative ways to stretch and relax problematic muscle tension. Grace has helped me to reduce stress enormously and time spent with her leaves me feeling extremely calm. I would not hesitate to recommend her.”
“I started personal training with Grace over 6 years ago. Grace is a fantastic trainer, she constantly goes above and beyond what is expected of her helping with training plans, diet and nutrition. I would highly recommend her to anyone and believe she can make a real difference to people’s lives.”
“I have been seeing Grace in the capacity of a personal trainer for about 8 years. She not only provides me with physical exercise, advice on healthy eating but also helps me with strategies to relieve the stresses in my life.
She provides a professional but friendly atmosphere to improve all aspects of wellbeing. ”
