Whilst I love going to the gym, I also have equipment so I can do a workout at home. Originally my ‘gym’ was a few pieces stored under the stairs, which got dragged out into the house or garden when…
It Doesn’t Always Feel Great (and how to deal with muscle soreness)
I talk a lot about embarking on healthier habits, but I also don’t like to talk about extremes or encourage wholesale change. I wholeheartedly believe in improving eating and exercise habits (just to be clear for me this doesn’t involve…
Alternative Advent Calendar: Day 12
Today’s Alternative Advent is an outdoory one! Your challenge either today or over the weekend is to go out for a good long wintery walk, preferably in a park or nature. This could be on your lunch break, after work…
Alternative Advent Calendar: Day 8
Day 8 of The School of Balance Alternative Calendar is a quick one! It can be hard to make time to fit in a workout at the best of times, but when it’s dark and cold outside it’s even harder…
Alternative Advent Calendar: Day 3
Day 3 of The School of Balance Alternative Calendar is a sweaty one! As I’ve already explained there is an alternative to avoid falling into The New Years Resolution Trap. You do not need to ‘wait for the new year’. You…
Interview with Kim Ingleby – Dreams, Goals and Achievement
This month’s interview is with the inspirational Kim Ingleby. Kim is a Mind and Body Expert from Bristol, UK and has works with people of all ages to be their best. We talk about: – how to achieve your goals –…
Busting Those Diet and Fitness Myth’s
The summer is waning and September has begun. As much as I enjoy summer and the long (hopefully sunny) days I love September. It always reminds me of new beginnings, new goals and new stationary – perhaps it’s harking back…
Looking at Injury from the Other Point of View – Interview Special
This month’s interviews are all about what happens when injury or illness impacts your goals or passions. First up was my story, followed by some great insights from inspirational women and today in the final instalment of this injury and…
How to Get Your Mindset Right When Injury Sets You Back – Interview Special
This week is all about the impact that illness, injury of similar has on your ability to follow your passions and how you might be able to see the positive in a seemingly negative situation. I’m possibly going to go…
Holiday Survival Guide
It’s that time of year when people start heading off on their summer holidays. Whether to far flung destinations or to visit friends and family, holidays can be times of relaxation and play or stress and just a bit too…