New Year Blues?

At this time of year it’s quite common to get the “Post Holiday Blues.” After all the activities & socialising of Christmas, New Year can feel like a real come down. When you feel like this, exercising can be the last thing you want to do. However if you can just find the motivation, exercising can make a huge difference to how you feel in the darker, winter months.

🤔Maybe you’d like to get the fitness bug this year - but just don’t know how?

Firstly, you don’t need to go to a gym! Gym anxiety is a real thing. Not everybody fits into the gym bunny stereotype or feels comfortable going to a gym. *Maybe you fear judgement that your not fit/ thin/young enough? *Often procrastination is rooted in fear of failure or stepping out of your comfort zone. *Rest assured your limbs won’t fall off & you won’t blow up!!

Actually the truth is- fitness & health is achievable for every sort of person. All you need is a friendly, encouraging, knowledgable instructor to start you off.

Why not try a local fitness class JUST ONCE with us & see how you get on?

TOP TIPS for your first class: -Arrive early so you can have a chat with your instructor about your goals or your worries. -The first step is the hardest but you’ll soon get into the swing of it & be trying more! -Remember everybody else there had a first class once , you’re not the only one! -If you’re a complete newbie, you can start at a lower level & build up for your fitness gradually. -Everybody goes wrong at some point - & it doesn’t matter. -Most importantly you’re being active and having a laugh at the same time!

Zestforlifefitness classes are fresh & exciting & never BORING!

We pride ourselves on being non-judgemental & inclusive.

Zestforlifefitness New Year Motivation

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Top Tips to help improve your sleep

Everyone suffers from insomnia at some stage in their lives and we all know how frustrating it can be. It can be particularly problematic at this time of year with lots of to-do lists, loads of things to remember and all we crave is a decent night’s sleep.

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We know sleep is a great healer both mentally & physically. The most current research suggests that good quality sleep may play a role in preventing diabetes, obesity & Alzheimers amongst other conditions.

Joseph Pilates was a great believer in seeking mental calm through exercise for longer, deeper sleep leading to a more focused, productive day ahead. Pilates helps to “centre” you, calm your mind, lengthen your muscles & improve circulation.

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A restorative Pilates session after a hectic day can help you relieve anxiety & reduce stress.

Regular evening sessions prepare your body & mind to wind down and help to train you to accept rest afterwards. By incorporating Pilates moves into your evening routine you can allow yourself a few undisturbed moments to let go of those busy thoughts and focus on your mind & body connection.

Additionally if you’ve been sedentary all day & your muscles feel tight, Pilates will stretch & lengthen the muscles and loosen up the joints allowing greater comfort in bed. Stretching in the evening also reduces your risk of injury, reduces pain & stiffness and allows the muscles to recover & perform better.

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No matter when you decide to do your Pilates workout, don’t make it a dilemma or a chore that takes away from the pleasure. There’s really no “right” time and, because fitness is such a positive element in your life, you will reap the advantages of each workout whether morning, noon, or evening. The most important thing is to be consistent - stick with your workouts to get the most out of them!

Zoë Crouse

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A Positive Menopause

Some women are lucky and barely notice the menopause.

Others will have a very story to tell!

From mood swings to insomnia , weight gain to lowered self esteem, joint pain to fatigue…….it can be a miserable time for many.

The good news is there are many things we can do to help alleviate the symptoms and not just with medication.

*Lifestyle often gets overlooked when we talk about the menopause.

A healthy diet & regular exercise can give an immediate boost & long term benefits.

Exercise not only boosts self esteem but can also help keep the inches off.

Immediate benefits are:

better mood

improved sleep

more energy

boosts self esteem

reduced anxiety

better concentration

Longer term benefits:

reduced cardiovascular risk

improved bone density

increased muscle strength

joint flexibility

Let’s get the message out there & face it with confidence & positivity!

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