autumn approach September 3, 2009

So the wind is blowing and the leaves are starting to fall.  Now is the time to dig out your showerproof jacket and get outside! It is the perfect climate for running - cooler and fresher with some lovely sunny breaks. September sees the approach of The Great North Run, and the Windsor Half marathon. I [...]

What I am up to! July 6, 2009

This summer is fab! I am loving the long, hot days – in spite of the increased challenge of training sessions in 30 degrees! My clients are really enjoying working out outside, and lying under a tree for Pilates is really theraputic after a day in the office.
The new DVD – ‘Shape Up’ is shaping up! The rushes [...]

How to stay in shape on holiday… July 6, 2009

How to stay in shape whilst on holiday

shape up dvd shoot June 18, 2009

Just back from shooting my latest dvd down in Cannes – South of France. Lucky me! The filming went really well with early mornings and late evenings to avoid the scorching midday sun.
The DVD is a fusion of Pilates, Yoga and general resistance exercises, using bodyweight for resistance. I really felt my body tighten up [...]

Training with the Welsh Rugby Team March 15, 2009

It was a cold, windy and sunny day, and I was nervous and excited at the prospect of going through the Welsh Rugby team’s training regime – particularly as they were watching! Having never played rugby, I was completely open minded and ready for anything….
The training consisted of intense seven minutes blocks of hard anaerobic work and sprinting with really [...]

Claire Sweeney’s Big Fat Diet January 10, 2009

ITV showed a one hour documentary about Claire Sweeney’s journey through weight gain……
 Claire and I usually train hard, and she eats well to maintain her size 10 shape. However for this documentary Claire bravely stopped exercise and ate whatever she wanted. I continued to monitor Claire throughout the process, and was shocked by her rapid [...]

Can exercise be spiritual…. November 5, 2008

Can exercise be spiritual
We hear so often nowadays about ‘mind, body & spirit’ or ‘Healthy mind; healthy body’, but do we ever stop and consider what this really means?
 
We are amazing. The capacity our body has to change, heal, learn and develop is astounding. We can learn a new language, train for a marathon, learn [...]

Do you know your numbers? November 5, 2008

You probably know when your car needs a service, and how many miles it will run on its reserve tank. You probably spend a fair bit of money on the servicing and upkeep of your car too……. but do you know when you are running on reserve, or how many miles to the gallon you [...]

Train like an Olympian! July 19, 2008

  I was really excited to be asked along to ‘Train like an Olympian’ with Sir Steve Redgrave in July. The event was hosted by Techno Gym, whose equipment is being used right now for atheletes preparing for Bejing.
What an amazing day – Sir Steve completed a circuit – 3 minutes on 6 stations, and [...]

get a beach body……. June 21, 2008

Go to www.ultra-fit.com to see my ‘Beach Body work-out’ filmed on location in sunny Cyprus.