by Steffi Simpson | May 30, 2023 | Exercises, Technique
The Bosu crunch is a variation of the standard crunch adding in the Bosu balance trainer. BOSU is an acronym for BOth Sides Utilised because you can use it both flat side up as well as the dome side up. They are a very versatile piece of equipment, and we use them in...
by Steffi Simpson | May 16, 2023 | Classes, Exercises, Workout
What is Barre? Barre is a workout technique inspired by elements of Ballet, Yoga and Pilates. It focuses on low impact, high repetition movements designed to strengthen your body. Each Barre class is designed to be a full body, muscle endurance workout. This is paired...
by Steffi Simpson | May 9, 2023 | Classes, Exercises, Workout
WHAT…is Jazz? Jazz originated from a blend of African dance, modern and Caribbean dance. The style of African dance is typically low, knees bent, with body isolations and hand-clapping. These characteristics were carried through and evolved in America and are seen in...
by Steffi Simpson | Apr 25, 2023 | Exercises, Technique
The bent over row is an important compound movement aimed at targeting the back. The bent over row mainly targets the back, however also uses muscles such as the rear deltoid and bicep. It also requires a lot of core, glute, and lower back stability. It is one of the...
by Steffi Simpson | Apr 11, 2023 | Exercises, Motivation, Workout
Try this unilateral workout with kettlebells. Unilateral means working both sides individually and this will help to balance out any weaknesses in one side by not allowing your stronger side to compensate. KETTLEBELL SQUAT KETTLEBELL ROW KETTLEBELL SWING KETTLEBELL...
by Steffi Simpson | Mar 21, 2023 | Exercises, Technique
What is a heel elevated squat? As the name suggests, it is a squat with the heels raised on wedges or another solid stable platform. This changes the angle of resistance and mechanics compared to a regular squat to allow for greater range of movement and depth. How to...
