Is 15 minutes exercise a day enough?
The short answer? Yes. You see some people working out for hours on end but many of us don’t have the luxury of dedicating that amount of time. Between kids, work and chores, exercise can drop to the bottom of our list of priorities because we believe that if we can’t dedicate to exercising for […]
How exercise can benefit the mental health of busy women
Did you know that in England women are more likely than men to have a mental health problem and are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders? I recently read the book “Rushing Women’s Syndrome”, by Dr Libby Weaver. Rushing Women’s Syndrome “describes the biochemical effects of always being in a hurry and […]
The top 5 reasons to stay hydrated when exercising
Have you ever stopped exercising to drink water, as an excuse to catch your breath? Yep, me too. But water is more than an excuse during exercise. It plays an important role in the function of our body. We all know we should be drinking more but how much, and when? As a rough rule […]
The Secrets to Feeling Fabulous in our Forties
As a woman in my forties I totally get the challenges that busy women in my age group face. Like it or not, despite our best efforts at exercising regularly and eating healthily, our bodies will change with age. Once we reach the age of 35 our body starts to change hormonally and we are […]
Katy’s Ballet Journey
I do not like the gym. In fact, I have never really enjoyed exercising. I am 39 and a busy mother of two children and it is hard for me to find the time to exercise, especially when I’m not particularly motivated to do so! However, a few years ago I sustained a shoulder injury […]
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a worldwide celebration of women’s achievements to raise awareness of the ongoing push for gender parity. This year’s campaign theme – #pressforprogress –encourages people to remain motivated and to take action in circumstances where gender parity is predicted to be another 200 years away. Together with movements like #Metoo and […]
Ballet for abdominal strength
We all know how strong dancers are. Or do we? We watch them in awe. How they leap across the stage as light as feathers, balance on their toes for what seems like minutes and pirouette countless times with little or no support. How do they do this? Well, years and years of practice of course! […]
“What is a cramp? Why do I get it?”
Cramp is a painful and involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles. If you are experiencing cramps in a Ballet Body class you are not alone! Whether it is from pointing your feet or feeling cramps in your supporting foot, if you are not used to these movements it can be very painful. The pain […]
Are you frustrated by the lack of time and freedom to give your body the workout it deserves?
You are not alone. Many women have talked to me about the same frustrations they have. Feeling trapped, isolated and overwhelmed by work, children, household chores and supporting family and friends. Leaving little time for catching up with friends and having fun. And leaving less time for arguably the most important of all your roles, […]
Breaking down ballet’s barriers
Most people know what ballet is. They have seen a performance, watched their sister (or brother) attend ballet class, or seen it on the television now that ballet has become more mainstream. But many myths still surround ballet: myths that can sadly prevent people from giving a ballet-inspired workout a go. “Ballet is pink, fluffy, […]
