This seated version of Pilates Bicycle is great for anyone who wants to work their waist muscles but can’t /doesn’t want to get down on the floor. For some people getting up and down from the floor isn’t possible. Joint replacements, joint fusion, arthritis, labyrinthitis are just some reasons. Also the crunch from a lying […]
Category: Selfcare
Access Bars®
Have you had your Bars run? If not, why not? It’s the equivalent to pressing ctrl-alt-Del on your mind to reset it, quiet the chatter and clear negative belief patterns
Beginners Pilates – VW for bad backs and posture
Pilates VW exercises great for bad backs and posture. Get in touch with me if you need help with movement, mobility or strength, email jen@iamjenwilson.com
Beginners Strength Training – Biceps Curls
A biceps curl is quite a straightforward exercise – that standing in different positions changes the experience… Give this a try to bring support into your movement – perfect if you are brand new to get form abd technique, great to build strength if you have a habit of swinging the upper arm to use […]
Desk Workers Neck Mobility
Sore neck from sitting at your desk all day? These simple stretches can really make a difference. They are movements and stretches I include in my Pilates & Yoga classes which are online and also at my private home studio in Springburn, North Glasgow. www.iamjenwilson.com/classes If the timetable doesn’t suit, I have 60+ sessions on […]
Beginners Leg Exrension for Sore Knees
If you struggle with sore knees this exercise is excellent to build strength in your quads. Start with 10 each leg, building up to 15, the doing 2 or 3 sets of the exercise Make sure you squeeze your thigh at the top. ✅ Get in touch if you need help with beginners Strength Training […]
Desk Workers Mobility
If you are sitting at a desk all day slumped over a laptop you likely have sore shoulders, neck, back… that pain could even be getting worse and starting to travel down your arms… You don’t need to suffer!!! Gentle mobility regularly can really help. I have a weekly Midday Mobility class on a Wednesday […]
Shhhh, it’s oh so quiet
Is your mind noisy? Do you constantly have a voice in your head chippering away – sometimes it’s you inner critic, sometimes it’s your wee old lady grumbling and groaning, sometimes it’s the voice of inspiration, sometimes it’s word turrets as you remember things you have to do or buy – Anyone else standing in […]
Movement in Midlife
I have to keep reminding myself that I am now in my midlife… it’s weird because I don’t feel older than 21, but here I am, 43… What does it mean to be in midlife? Things are changing in our bodies, some women I know at this age are already experiencing Peri menopausal symptoms, some […]
Control The Controllable
What do I mean by that? You control what goes in your mouth – eat and drink with intention to be healthy. You know that tanning a bottle of wine and eating the whole cheese board/chocolate cake isn’t good for you every day… Start to ask yourself WHY you are reaching out for these comforts […]