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Hi team!

Just a quick update with the new groups. Here is what will be happening in March. Please register your interest today for any/ all of the classes as I will need to confirm the numbers. Plus, if you already have a group at work, social club etc., please advise if you would like a time to be made. Concession cards will be available soon! Talk soon and have a great weekend everyone! - Jee

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Let's starfish to end the week! Have a fantastic weekend everyone! #starfish #starfishpose #pilates #yoga #coreworkout #corestrength #fitness #powerhouse #jsparkhealth

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A delicious small meal/ dinner idea without being too complicated. #mashedpotato #colourfulfood #chickenbreast #easydinner #easyfood #healthyfood #jsparkhealth

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Here's a sneaky snippet from my personal journal. Keeping a record of your objective physical experiences of anxiety can help reduce the intensity of the feeling by removing yourself from being within the centre of your distress; bringing yourself into a space (even if it's limited) of neutral or calm. Next time you notice yourself worked up, try this little practice and simply say out loud how your body is feeling to bring yourself back to centre. #calm #anxiety #mindful #psychology #begoodtoyourself #breathe #mentalhealth #wellbeing #fitness #brainfood #jsparkhealth

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What a fantastic way to wind-down a long day! #hamiltonlake #nature #relax #beauty #mindful #fitness #motivation #jsparkhealth

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Challenge of the Month!

Hi Team!  Check out the new tab on facebook for the "Challenge of the Month" video.  Also, just a quick reminder that first Piloga session will be tomorrow at 5:45pm, see you at the YWCA! Talk soon, - Jee

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We all know the term "Core Strength", but do we know exactly what it is and more importantly, WHY it's considered so important? Read below for a brief summary of why the "core" is so important. First of all, most of us will know the core to be a fancy word for saying abs. However, it is much more complex than what many will have you believe. In reference to Pilates terms, the core is where our major stabilising muscles are in the Powerhouse. So, what is the Powerhouse? The Powerhouse is a group of mostly large muscles located in the area between the bottom of your rib cage to the pelvis. Basically, It is made up of three major components - the abdominals, low back and Glutes (Butt Muscles). In order to create true solid strength in the powerhouse region, it is important to understand that all of these muscles need compliment each other.  Now, to summarise the core muscles in the most basic sense, you can think of it this way: the core refers to the stabilising muscles surrounding the powerhouse. These muscles are ironically the ones where we actually completely forget about, despite the number of "core exercises" we do. The most important to remember here are the pelvic floor and the transverse abdominis (the muscle running just next to your belly button from the rib cage to near the groin). Creating a solid foundation of the powerhouse is extremely important to maintain our health and fitness in any aspect of our lives - from correcting your sitting posture, to being able to achieve any version of the plank with good form. Here is one thought to take away with you next time you are in the gym:

"Re-think the Core. Re-think Why."

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Countdown is on!

Hi Team!

Just in case you haven't checked on facebook already, there has been a tiny change to the schedule.

Tuesday evening will be held as a group with the first 15mins being individual weekly progress check-ups.

There is still time to get involved in the first intake, so register your interest  today!

Next intake dates will become available once the first intake commences.

Talk soon,

- Jee

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https://www.facebook.com/jsparkhealth/posts/280495818765142

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How to perform the "criss-cross" #crisscross #bicyclecrunch #pilates #yoga #articulation #coreworkout #fitness #jsparkhealth

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Demonstration of the "Lower Lift" #lowerlift #doubleleg #pilates #yoga #fitness #coreworkout #jsparkhealth

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How to easily move into the high plank #highplank #plank #yoga #pilates #fitness #coreworkout #jsparkhealth

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Single Leg Stretch

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#plank #bridge #pronehold #yoga #pilates #powerhouse #coreworkout #abs #fitness #strength #jsparkhealth

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#highplank #plank #yoga #pilates #coreworkout #abs #powerhouse #strength #fitness #jsparkhealth

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Rapid Training Downloadable Content

Rapid Training Event on Facebook.

Hi Team!  For those interested in Rapid Training or just being involved in the FEB mindfulness seminars, please check out the link provided on the event page. The link will take you to a rundown of the schedule of mindfulness seminars and also an introduction to training. Talk soon, -Jee

Paula, speaking of technical genius, I have no idea how to do a reply on tumblr. Let me know know if you read this!

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Associating personal meaning to your goals will not only help you succeed, but can help lift your spirits when you are feeling discouraged.

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