13/11/2025
I'm going to be starting a new exercise class after Christmas and it prompted me to write about what you can expect from my exercise classes.
The most important element? Consistency!
We always start with a warm up, naturally; we breathe deeply and begin to move the body in lots of different ways. I’ll usually do some sort of ‘primer’ move in the warm up that we return to later on in the class.
Each week, I do a that is incorporated into every class (when I remember…). It’s nothing fancy – just good practice.
We work the macro and the micro – the big and the small muscle groups. My mission is to help you achieve a stronger body, one that is flexible, well-balanced, and mobile.
Sometimes, we do things quickly, other times slowly. We always focus on breathing.
I have LOTS of cues that I say ad infinitum, including spread toes, tripod feet, soft knees, pelvis tucked under, ribs over pelvis, chest wide, shoulders down and chin on an imaginary shelf. My favourite is ‘knees and feet forwards and away’, which is a nod to the Alexander Technique.
Plus, I talk about which parts of the body are in play and why we do each exercise – and the long-term benefits of movement in general.
Look out for more info about the new class soon! It'll be on Thursdays at 7-7.45pm in Caversham Hall.
