For The Long Run - FTLR

For The Long Run - FTLR For The Long Run (FTLR) is a rehab clinic that develops tailored exercise programs.

Based in Earlwood and Bondi, accredited Exercise Physiologist Angeliki Stivactas uses reformer pilates, dry needling and more to help clients live a healthy lifestyle.

What if your “limits” aren’t really your limits?This week, challenge what you think your body can do. Performance isn’t ...
12/04/2026

What if your “limits” aren’t really your limits?

This week, challenge what you think your body can do. Performance isn’t just about pushing harder—it’s about understanding how your body adapts, recovers, and gets stronger over time.

Train smarter. Recover better. Go further.

Your long run starts long before race day.

This week, remember: progress isn’t about doing everything perfectly—it’s about showing up consistently.Exercise physiol...
06/04/2026

This week, remember: progress isn’t about doing everything perfectly—it’s about showing up consistently.

Exercise physiology teaches us that your body adapts over time. Every workout, every stretch, every moment of recovery plays a role in building strength, improving endurance, and supporting long-term health.

Listen to your body, move with intention, and don’t underestimate the power of small, consistent efforts.

Stay committed—not just for today, but for the long run.

Progress doesn’t come from one big effort—it’s built in the small things you do consistently.As we close out the week, t...
03/04/2026

Progress doesn’t come from one big effort—it’s built in the small things you do consistently.

As we close out the week, take a moment to check in with yourself:
• Did you move your body in a way that felt good?
• Did you give yourself time to recover?
• Did you show up, even when motivation was low?

Remember, not every session needs to be intense to be effective. Some days are for pushing, others are for maintaining—and both matter.

Stay patient with the process. Strength, endurance, and resilience are earned over time.

Keep showing up. You’re doing better than you think.

As we head into the start of Holy Week, it’s a good time to reflect—not just spiritually, but physically too.At For the ...
29/03/2026

As we head into the start of Holy Week, it’s a good time to reflect—not just spiritually, but physically too.

At For the Long Run Exercise Physiology, we’re reminding everyone that progress doesn’t always come from pushing harder. Sometimes, it comes from slowing down, listening to your body, and allowing space for recovery.

Whether you’re training consistently or just getting back into movement, this week is your reminder to:
• Prioritize rest and quality sleep
• Move with intention, not pressure
• Stay consistent, not perfect

Fitness is a long game—and just like this season, it’s about renewal, balance, and growth.

Let’s keep going, one step at a time. 💙

Not every win is loud.It’s in the improved posture, the deeper control, the way your body moves better than it did last ...
26/03/2026

Not every win is loud.

It’s in the improved posture, the deeper control, the way your body moves better than it did last week.

Pilates isn’t just a workout—it’s progress you feel over time.

Keep showing up. Your body remembers.

By Friday, your body has a story to tell.The workouts.The long hours.The small aches that start to build up.Instead of c...
19/03/2026

By Friday, your body has a story to tell.

The workouts.
The long hours.
The small aches that start to build up.

Instead of carrying that tension into the weekend, it’s time to release it.

With Functional Release Cupping and Dry Needling, we target tight fascia, trigger points, and overworked muscles so your body can recover the right way.

Because recovery isn’t a luxury.
It’s part of progress.

Release the tension. Recharge the body. Come back stronger next week. 🔥

Monday is where the body tells the truth.The tight shoulders.The stiff back.The muscles that didn’t fully recover from l...
15/03/2026

Monday is where the body tells the truth.

The tight shoulders.
The stiff back.
The muscles that didn’t fully recover from last week.

This is where we reset the system.

Through Functional Release Cupping and Dry Needling, we help the body release deep tension, restore movement, and wake up muscles that have been working overtime.

Less restriction.
Better movement.
Stronger performance.

Start the week with a body that moves the way it’s meant to.

Reset. Realign. Move better. 💪

Stretch, strengthen, and reset after a busy week.Every leg circle, plank, and roll-up builds better posture, fresh energ...
13/03/2026

Stretch, strengthen, and reset after a busy week.

Every leg circle, plank, and roll-up builds better posture, fresh energy, and unstoppable confidence.

End your week strong and step into the weekend feeling amazing.

Tiny posture tweaks + mindful breathing = BIG body benefits.Take 30 minutes today to strengthen your core, release tensi...
08/03/2026

Tiny posture tweaks + mindful breathing = BIG body benefits.

Take 30 minutes today to strengthen your core, release tension, and feel unstoppable all week. ✨

Your future self will thank you.

👉 Book your Monday class and own your week!

When you’re stressed or in pain, your breathing often becomes shallow — and that can make muscles tighten even more. Slo...
05/03/2026

When you’re stressed or in pain, your breathing often becomes shallow — and that can make muscles tighten even more. Slow, deep breathing helps signal your nervous system to relax, improves oxygen flow, and reduces unnecessary muscle tension.

Try this: inhale slowly through your nose, expand your ribs, then exhale gently and fully. Just a few mindful breaths can help your body reset and unwind.

Relax your breath. Relax your body.

Did you know your posture affects more than how you look? It influences breathing, muscle balance, energy levels, and ev...
01/03/2026

Did you know your posture affects more than how you look? It influences breathing, muscle balance, energy levels, and even how much tension you carry in your neck and shoulders.

Simple adjustments — sitting tall, aligning your ears over your shoulders, and taking movement breaks — can help reduce strain and improve comfort throughout the day.

Good posture isn’t about being stiff — it’s about balanced, relaxed alignment.

Muscle knots aren’t just annoying — they limit range of motion and can affect how other muscles fire.Dry needling can:✨ ...
26/02/2026

Muscle knots aren’t just annoying — they limit range of motion and can affect how other muscles fire.

Dry needling can:
✨ Release stubborn trigger points
✨ Improve blood flow and tissue health
✨ Reduce pain and stiffness
✨ Support recovery from overuse injuries

Combined with functional release cupping or guided mobility, dry needling helps your body move more freely and recover faster.

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