Liv Therapy - Shona Liversidge

01/09/2025

29/08/2025

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One of the reasons I encourage my Pilates clients to do strength training outside the studio is because of the wide range of health benefits it provides.

Pilates can absolutely make you stronger, but the nature of the method means there’s a limit to how much resistance and load we can apply.

Sometimes I’ll bring in “non-Pilates” weight exercises during class to further challenge clients, but if that’s not always possible, I’ll design an additional strength programme they can follow in the gym.

For me, being a true movement enthusiast means recognising the value of different training styles and encouraging clients to explore them.

A varied movement routine helps build resilience, prevent plateaus, and keep exercise enjoyable for the long term.

Movement is medicine

Tom

11/08/2025

Can't go wrong getting strong 💪🏼

Resistance training can literally extend your client's lives.

Because it offers such profound health benefits, we as movement teachers have a responsibility to encourage clients to get strong - through any style of training they enjoy, on a regular basis.

Too often, certain educators unintentionally put barriers in the way.

They might insist that clients must be in "perfect alignment" or “release” certain muscles before they can start lifting. While these concerns usually come from a good place, many of them can actually be resolved through strength training itself.

You don’t need a “pre-training” phase before starting strength work.

This isn't to say an appropriate warm up isn't beneficial but we don't need to be "biomechanically tuned up" like a machine before moving.

Stop putting obstacles between people and exercise.

Strength is the gateway to better health, not the reward at the end.

Movement is medicine

Tom

09/08/2025

An impressive 115kg deadlift on his 80th birthday ! 🙌🏼

31/07/2025

Current availability for August 😊

Couple of evening appointments remaining.
Please book through my website
www.liv-therapy.co.uk

18/07/2025

Noisy knees or joints?? If there's no pain associated with it then don't panic! 😊

A really big misconception is that noisy knees are a bad thing.

Noisy knees must be because you are getting old, maybe it’s arthritis or damage and we should avoid lots of activities that are perceived to make this worse.

This can lead to lots of fear avoidance from the activities we love to do.

My knees crack and crunch nearly everytime I move these days.

The hardest part of leaving my sons bedroom at night after putting them to bed is creeping out without the sound of my knees waking them up!🤦🏻‍♂️

But I’m not worried about it.

I guess I’m lucky to have been able to learn that it’s quite normal for knees to crack and in fact, it can even be a sign of a healthy joint.

The technical term for that noise is crepitus and it can be related to gas bubbles and fluid movement within the joint.

In fact those with arthritis and degeneration show signs of reduced joint space, reduced lubrication and reduced crepitus, so crepitus can be seen as a good thing.

So if your knees “sing” to you maybe it’s because they are happy 😃

The only time I’m more concerned is if those noisy knees are painful too.

Now that doesn’t mean anything serious is going on, many times I see people with noisy, painful knees whose function, strength and performance is equal to those without painful and noisy knees.

But if your noisy painful knees worry you, then do feel free to get it checked out and get reassured in order to keep you active and get the reassurance that it’s ok to keep doing the sports and activities you love.

16/07/2025

Please note !
From next week till Sept, I will be running a slightly reduced schedule due to the summer holidays.
This morning I've been through my diary and added extra sessions where I can, which are now live on my website to book.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support for my little business 💙

13/07/2025

Absolutely brilliant weekend at The British Open, won some, lost some, came away with a Gold in my normal category, a bronze in the absolute and a bronze in the adult category.
Got to fight some amazing women and got lots of hugs 🤪
Plus lots of things I know I need to work on.

06/07/2025

Interesting !

“Changes in lifting technique may relate to clinical improvements in people with lifting-related chronic low back pain”…but NOT by lifting “safer,” NOT by avoiding stooping.

New study: “Is Lifting Technique Related to Pain and Functional Limitation?” Open access:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejp.70071

03/07/2025

🧘‍♀️ FREE TASTER CLASS – YOGA & PILATES 🧘‍♂️
Have you heard about all the amazing benefits Yoga and Pilates have for your health? 🌿

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Beginner Yoga
Want to lose weight, get fitter, stronger, and more flexible?
This welcoming class helps you build confidence and progress at your own pace.
☕ Stay after for a relaxed coffee and chat.
💬 “I have been coming to Emma’s Yoga for 5 years and LOVE it. I highly recommend her classes!” – Colleen

Beginner Stretch Yoga
Need to unwind? 😌 This calming class eases tension, boosts flexibility, and helps your body recover.
We focus on gentle, mindful movement to relax your body and mind. Great for stress relief and a better night’s sleep. 🌙
💬 “I always have the best night’s sleep after my stretch class.” – Sam

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Stay strong, mobile, and healthy in a slower-paced, supportive class designed with you in mind.
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💬 “I switched to gentle yoga after my back diagnosis. I feel so much stronger and healthier – I think everyone should do yoga!” – Nic

Beginner Pilates
Want to lose weight and tone your tummy?
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💬 “I had back pain when I started Emma’s class. Now my stomach and back are so much stronger – I’m back in the garden doing what I love.” – Sue

📍 Location: The Hub – Croxton Road, Thetford
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01/07/2025