Sleep is crucial to controlling cortisol levels Insulin and cortisol are like the ugly sisters – they conspire together to fix fat in the cells and keep it there. So by adjusting your food intake to lower insulin levels, you also need to adjust stress and get more sleep to reduce cortisol levels. Sleep is […]
Author Archives: Sam Hobbs
Don’t burn out this summer
Strength workout with bands with focus on arms and glutes
Do you love to try before you buy? I know I do. It’s why I’m introducing the Zoom Room Weekly online Pilates class. Come and join us online and be part of this brand new community. Make new friends and work on your physical and mental health from the comfort of your own home. Plus […]
Holiday, empathy and Zoom Room Weekly
Mat based core work with Pilates soft ball
Better Posture Your spine supports the weight of your body and allows your body to move with ease and comfort. That’s the theory anyway. But in practice, hours spent sitting in front of a computer screen or slumped in front of a TV means that the spine’s natural S shape is lost, resulting in back […]
An all over strength workout using the long and looped bands
Stroke awareness – what is a stroke, the symptoms, what to do and how to reduce the risk of stroke
A mat based mobility and flexibility workout including a sun salutation and meditation at the start and finish