• Reforming The Posture 7 Oct 11

    The idea of Pilates with machines was, I must confess, quite new to me. Indeed, I’d never tried any form of Pilates before, and so was really quite ignorant about the whole thing… although, in... Read More

  • Born To Run 22 Oct 10

    5,009th – it’s not exactly the stuff of prizes and podiums and national anthems… Does anyone ever remember who came 5,009th in a sporting event? It’s unlikely that you do, but it’s... Read More

  • A Weight On Our Minds 9 Jul 10

    A weightier issue than acne, a heavier topic than unrequited love… when it comes to teenage girls the most emotive subject of our times is food. And it’s not always the young girls themselves who... Read More

  • Just Call Me Cheryl 25 Jun 10

    Working for Optima has got me into some strange situations, but this – I think, as I regard my reflection in the mirror at Bushey’s new Hypoxi Studio – this must be one of the... Read More

  • Desk-side Exercise 23 Apr 10

    According to the Health and Safety Executive, 80% of us will experience back pain during our lifetimes. In the past, long periods of bed rest would be prescribed. Today, you are more likely to be... Read More

  • Tone Your Tummy For Summer 16 Apr 10

    If your stomach is feeling a bit wobbly, your first thought is probably to work it as hard as you can to tighten everything up. And this would be a good start, but while strength training for your... Read More

  • Stepping Out or Cycling Away 24 Apr 09

    Walking is one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy, and if you can do it in aid of a favourite charity, then so much the better – that’s your emotional and spiritual well-being taken care of... Read More

  • Walking Tall 14 Mar 09

    Joining a gym can be an excellent way to get and stay fit, with a range of opportunities to build different forms of exercise into your routine… Regular tennis and squash is fun, if you have... Read More

  • Mind Over Muscle 18 Oct 08

    When Joseph Pilates founded his now eponymous exercise regime, he called it ‘Contrology’ – a clue as to how it actually works. Based on the body’s muscular and skeletal systems, it elongates... Read More

  • Fashion v Function 19 Jul 08

    The minute you free your feet from the wintry homes in which they have been safely ensconced since last summer, and place them instead into a pair of flat and flimsy summery sandals, you are... Read More

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