Skiing Holidays – are you ready? The next ski season is only 6 months away with the ski resorts across Europe opening up in December. Surely it’s not too early to be starting to think about your next ski trip? So the most important question is – which are the best ski resorts […]
Wellbeing at work – looking out for anxiety Before we start looking out for potential signs that a colleague may be suffering anxiety, let’s consider the importance of companies ensuring the wellbeing of their colleagues and what wellbeing covers. Assuming that colleagues feel content in the workplace, it could be assumed that their general wellbeing is […]
Here are 6 recommended yoga poses to try prior to leaving for the mountains, before a day’s skiing and after a day on the slopes. The suggested poses can be used to build strength in the legs, ankles and core, whilst also helping you develop a greater sense of balance and flexibility. If you want […]
Montgenèvre is a small French village with lifts running along side of it so many of the chalets/hotels are “ski in/ski out”. It is apart of the “Milky Way” consisting of an additional 4 Italian resorts. Most the runs in Montgenèvre are beginner/intermediate but there is plenty of opportunity to go off-piste if you’d like more of […]
Would you rather squeeze in another interval session, hill set or long run into your weekly running programme to help you get faster or join a yoga class? Sometimes, less can be more. The telling quote, by author and trail runner, Laura Schwecherl, of the article is – ‘When I started doing yoga more regularly […]
Skifit and the 9 minute block challenge was the topic of conversation yesterday morning when I met with Debbie McGee on BBC Radio Berkshire.For the non-Brits amongst you, Debbie is a cherished British icon having been the partner, on and off stage, of Paul Daniels, the TV magician from the 80's through to 2016. More […]
View the Programme Introducing a new way to get fit for the slopes this winter – get Ski Fit with Yoga Tonic UK, a unique 6 week programme offering streamed videos including yoga, cardio conditioning and meditation. The programme offers over 6 hours of guided instruction that can be streamed not only anytime, but any […]
Everyone has their own unique way of moving – be it running, swimming or skiing. Just enjoy every stride or ride and own it. Getting fit for the slopes can help you enjoy your time in the mountains that little bit more….. In October, we will be launching our SkiFit programme to help people get […]
I (Tim) have just qualified as a Level 2 gym instructor after studying for the last 6 months. Get ready for some new fitness classes…. HIIT classes are available on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7am and at 915am on Thursday’s and Fridays. To book go to Class Times on our website. Whether you are […]
The program of ‘yoga calm, ‘ introduced by two teachers, integrates both mindfulness and movement into each day of the students life in a school in Oregan (USA); The students are guided into learning how to manage both their mind and body together – acknowledging that the two are intrinsically linked. The aspiration is indeed […]
Be like Ryan… So the title may be a slight over statement but Giggs states the benefits of yoga as aiding recovery, maintaining flexiblity whilst also enabling greater strength. Before taking up yoga Giggs struggled with injuries, however the ongoing and patient practice loosend calves, groin, glutes and hamstrings as well as stretching out the […]