Author: Sarah Harwood

Most of you would have done a plank, there are lots variations. Let’s take a deeper look into the muscles and technique. The main purpose of a plank is to work your core muscles, however many other muscles get a great workout in supporting you. The main core muscles are Rectus Abdominis, sound confusing but…

What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a healthcare practice which recognises the important link between the structure of the body itself, and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on how your skeleton, muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissue and internal organs function together as a whole body unit. What does and Osteopath Do? Osteopaths are allied health…

Here are some breathing techniques to help calm the nervous system. Find a comfortable seated position Close your eyes If possible, inhale and exhale through the nose Even Breaths Inhale for a count of 3, exhale for a count of 3 repeat x 3-5 Inhale for a count of 4, exhale for a count of…

Have you heard of Fascia but not sure what it is?? Simply put, it’s the connective tissue that runs throughout our whole body, it holds all the organs, blood vessels, bones, nerves and muscles in place. Why do I need to release fascia? Fascia release is known to increase tissue flexibility and joint mobility, break…

Welcome to in good shape, Congratulations on deciding to attend a group class. There are 2 options for attending a group class 1. Pay casually per class Click Book Now, you will be taken to a calendar Select the day/class you would like to attend, click Book Appointment  At the top, select new customer, Fill…

Exercising at home has become more popular due to COVID restrictions, here are my top picks of equipment to have at home.  Mat – great for floor workStep – can be used for cardio and a bench to lay on for weight exercises. Fitball – great for stability and core exercises, most popular sizes are…

The reformer machine was invented by Joseph Pilates in WW1 to assist soldiers recover from injury, later it was used for dancers to help strengthen and stretch the body. It is a bed like frame with flat platform that rolls back and forth on wheels. Resistance is added by a number of springs and pullies…

The weight loss industry is huge, there are so many fad diets out there and while you may lose weight short term, the results don’t often stay long term. The reason for this is usually they restrict calories so heavily for a short term or cut out complete food groups, but this eating is not…

This is a common question and easily confused, let me try and simply explain the difference. Pilates is a method of exercise that is low impact, working on flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. Pilates focuses on postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. Joseph Pilates created “pilates” almost one hundred years ago, to rehabilitate injured…

Welcome to In Good Shape, so it’s your first consultation and you are not sure what to expect. Maybe you are new to exercise or maybe It’s just been a while, maybe you are injured and need some guidance on the best exercises to assist your recovery. I am here to help. Once you arrive,…