Winter skincare is an absolute must! The winter season can take it’s toll on your skin. Dehydration, irritation, dilated capillaries and redness are all too common as the weather cools and we turn up our heaters! To keep your skin happy and healthy, Here are some Winter skincare tips you can incorporate into your every day life!
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Little adjustments to your lifestyle can have a huge impact on your appearance, health, persona and general outlook on life. Taking time to exercise can be the minor adjustment your body is craving! I aim to do my workout at sunrise every day. Nothing feels better than to start the day knowing you have a big tick beside that first item on your "to do" list. Your blood will be flowing, your skin will be glowing, energy levels will have risen and your mindset will be refreshed! You'll be ready for your day! It's my "me time" and for thirty minutes, before anyone else is up, I start my day the best way possible. Small adjustments like getting up thirty minutes earlier, limiting sugar and processed foods we eat or simply taking your dog for a walk, will make an enormous difference to how you look and feel. Let's make this a week to make a difference to our lives. Tick off your workouts on the schedule or even try a workout you haven't done before, there are lots to choose from! Make time for you! I promise, you'll feel the difference!
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Having confidence in yourself can completely turn your life around and help you be the best version of you! We all want to be that person who lights up the room when they walk in, exuding self assurance and and a comfortable, vibrant glow. This kind of confidence is invaluable, however being confident isn’t just about what’s showing on the outside…the most important part is feeling it within too! Here are my top self confidence tips, it doesn’t always come easy…but with these steps you will be glowing not only on the outside, but have that inner strength too!
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Flexibility is the key to fitness, without it we would never progress in our Pilates practice! These five workout videos not only give you long, lean muscles, but they also give you the tools you need to progress your flexibility and take it to the next level with in-depth tutorials. So you won't just be stretching, you'll be improving every single time!
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Have you noticed any changes since starting your Pilates workouts? I can remember one of the very first changes I ever noticed was one day I was in the supermarket pushing my trolley. I felt "taller" and noticed that as I was walking I was actually engaging my core muscles without even thinking about it! I felt great! My posture was improved and I even felt like I was thinking clearer! Others I have spoken to have have said the first thing they noticed was extra room in their clothes, while some find others noticed differences about them and asked what they had been doing because they wanted to get on board! So, with that in mind, here is this week's workout schedule. Feel stronger and streamlined, think clearer and stay motivated, but most of all feel good about yourself! Take control. You are doing your mind and body a favour!
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After much trial and error, self-discovery and lots of obstacles along the way, here is my healthy lifestyle in a nutshell! I would love to hear from you and what you do to maintain your health and fitness, I love your advice and always take it on board. Enjoy!
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It has truly been a week to remember in my lifetime! We have announced our plans to take Pilates by Lisa on the road. We are packing our cameras, lights and tripods to film workouts for our members from some of the most iconic places on the planet. Each week your new workout will be coming from the Caribbean, New York, Yosemite Park and beyond. I am excited to take everyone along on the journey, to share my travels and to workout with you all in some fun and famous settings! Meanwhile, the weather has certainly changed this week, and the chill in the air, whilst refreshing after a long, hot summer, can be a deterrent to exercise. Keep up your good work! Summer bodies are made in Winter! Nothing feels better than stretching out after your workout is done, knowing you have done something wonderful for your body, mind and health!
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Apart from instantly becoming a babe magnet, taking up Pilates has so many benefits for men! Some of the most esteemed and well known Pilates instructors around the world are men…and the creator Joseph Pilates was a male too! So what is it that gives Pilates it’s female stigma? When asked to try Pilates, most men tell me ‘I thought that was for women?’ or something else that makes me giggle… ‘That is too easy’. When Joseph Pilates formulated his method, it was designed for men returning from WWII as a rehabilitative method to recover after injury. Easy it wasn’t.
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The benefits of Pilates are endless, but one that is sure to make anyone hit the mat is that it can boost your metabolism! Pilates increases your metabolism by stimulating all the organs, eliminating wastes and toxins. It also stimulates oxygen and blood circulation of the body, giving you a healthy, vibrant glow!
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As I sit here at my desk listening to the rain pelting against my windows, I smile to myself, knowing that, as members, no-one needs to leave home to get their daily exercise. No battling the elements, no running for shelter or venturing out in the dark! Working out from the convenience of home certainly does have its advantages! It also reminded me of a quote I read recently form Joseph Pilates. It read "As a heavy rainstorm freshens the water of a sluggish or stagnant stream and whips it into immediate action, so does the Pilates Methods purify the bloodstream." So let's get the most out of this weeks workouts, no matter where you are, no matter the weather or the time of day, empower your body "streams" and let's get them flowing and healthy!
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