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When your body stops feeling like a safe place to move
Feeling unsafe or uncomfortable when it comes to exercise is more common than people think, and it can come from many places—past experiences, fear of injury, body self-consciousness, or simply not knowing where to start. Instead of being a barrier, that feeling can actually be an important signal that your approach to movement needs to be gentler, more supportive, and more personalised.
Post-Half Marathon Recovery: What Your Body Actually Needs
I ran the Great North Run this weekend - and decided not to watch the clock. Here's what I've learned about recovering properly afterwards: what to eat, which gentle Pilates moves genuinely help tired legs, and how to know when you're ready to run again.
Move With Care — Carers Week 2026
What if movement was something you did together, rather than separately? Part three of our Carers Week series looks at the evidence behind shared physical activity for carers and the people they care for — and why moving side by side can shift something far beyond the physical.
Move With Care — Carers Week 2026
Unpaid carers are significantly more likely to experience poor physical health — yet movement is the thing most often left off their list. Part two of our Carers Week series is written for every carer who has quietly put their own body last, and why even ten minutes a day can make a measurable difference.
Move With Care — Carers Week 2026
Movement doesn't stop being yours when life gets complicated. Part one of our Carers Week series explores why physical activity remains one of the most powerful tools for independence, strength, and wellbeing — for anyone living with a long-term condition, managing reduced mobility, or simply starting from a different place than before. It's never too late to begin.
Before You Pick Up a Trowel: Why a Gentle Warm-Up Makes All the Difference This Bank Holiday
It's bank holiday weekend, the sun is out, and the garden is calling. But if this is your first big outdoor session of the year, your body might not be quite ready for it. Here's how a few minutes of gentle movement — plus some simple sun safety and hydration habits — can help you enjoy the garden without paying for it on Monday morning.
Pilates (Lateral) Breathing
An introduction to lateral breathing - what is it, and why and how it's used in Pilates