PLANK POSE Love it or hate it, this pose is incredibly effective. Here are 4 good reasons why you should include Plank in your daily exercise regime. (1) Builds core strength safely Planks are an incredibly effective way to strengthen and tone the core muscle group of...
HEALTH HACKSWe are very excited to share with you the first of our weekly Health Hacks. Here we chat about all things health & wellness and share our top tips for you. After the Christmas holidays, we all have the best intentions to start moving again, however...
Did you know that your hamstring is actually a group of 3 muscles running along the back of your thigh, connecting the pelvis to the knee? Many of us experience tight hamstrings which, under added pressure, can lead to strains and tears. Keeping hamstrings supple can...
Side Plank can be a challenge but here are a few reasons why your body loves it: 1. Core strength and stablisization. Not only is this a strong workout for the transversus abdominis you are also targeting the glutes and obliques. Ensure hips stay stacked and avoid...
We all know how important it is to get enough sleep. We know that to function well each and every day our body and mind needs those valuable hours to rest and repair. It really is one of the most important elements to maintain your wellbeing. While you may be getting...
Building a strong, committed, healthy team to secure your company’s future The workplace has certainly changed over the past 18 months, in a way we could not have foreseen. Where previously we enjoyed a centralised, communal location for employees we now have remote...
Check the questions below (issued by the National Sleep Foundation) to see if your sleep is on track: You fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of lying down to sleep. You regularly sleep a total of seven to nine hours in a 24-hour period. While in your bed, your sleep is...
Going to the gym on a regular basis can be a struggle. Whether you're busy at work or at home (or both), or you just can't drag yourself off your sofa to go running, there are hundreds of reasons why we put off exercise. But still, exercise we must. So, how can...
Downward Facing Dog (or Down Dog) is one of the most common yoga poses which has found its way into Pilates, Barre and general exercise classes. But what is it actually doing for your body? Bone health: While it may not appear difficult, this pose actually requires...
We have three different styles of yoga here at Flex Body and we are often asked what the difference is between each. Let’s start with Yoga Slow, our restorative option. If you’re looking for a class to help you relieve stress while giving you an incredibly deep...
There is no denying our mind and body are fully connected. When we feel anxious and stressed we frequently experience non-specific aches, pains and tightness in the body. Here's an easy breathing technique to relieve stress and generally improve your mood. Box or...
We believe that Flexibilty, Strength and Balance are the cornerstones of optimum mental and physical wellbeing. To live a healthy life we need: Flexibility: Maintaining and building mobility in the body ensures a wide range of motion in our joints and muscles...
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