This is my go-to comfort drink at the end of a long day or to heat up when it is a bit chilly outside. Spicy, warming and evocative of India, where I learned the recipe, it soothes the soul as well as the palate.
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If you think that cutting down on all fatty foods and scheduling long exercise sessions are key to burning fat, then think again. If you exercise, eat and live smart, you can burn excess fat, maintain a healthy body fat level and reap additional lifestyle benefits like mental clarity, emotional resilience and better sleep. Flex instructors Michelle Ricaille and Megan Farrugia give us the skinny on all things fat busting, focusing on dietary and exercise respectively…
The skinny on busting fat – new year, new body! Read More »
Flex instructor Bonita absolutely loves food, so having something to look forward to upon waking up is important to her. “I started making my own granola because I found nothing that suited my taste in the market. It’s so easy, crunchy and delicious! I make a big batch every time so I can share it with friends and family, as well as for my everyday breakfast, for around three weeks. I know I’m making it ‘right’ when the kids say they like it too!”
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Everyone has their own favorite way of spending the turn from an old year to a new one, whether it is about hibernating with family or painting the town red with friends. Here, some of the instructors from our Flex family share their plans and also give some valuable advice on how to start the new year in fine fitness style.
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Anna Agawa is one of Flex’s two aerial instructors. She recently took some time out of her FlexKids and Teens aerial class to find out exactly what it was that the kids loved about playing around in silks. Apart from how much fun they have, it’s the swinging and the flipping they love. And most of them find it helps with their flexibility, strength and other sports, plus adds to their confidence too.
Kids can fly at Flex! And they love it… Read More »
Most people associate Pilates with the core, and they’re not wrong. However, Joseph Pilates’ Contrology movements all initiate from what he called the Pilates Powerhouse, and the powerhouse is so much more than the core. Comprising the abdominals, the buttocks and the inner thighs, when these multiple layers of muscles are powered up, along with the pelvic floor, they create a column of strength for the spine.
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As if Pilates wasn’t already one of the leading body-mind workouts, it also has numerous celeb ambassadors who just can’t get enough. You don’t have to look far on the Internet to read flowing praise for Josef Pilates’ Contrology. Where Madonna and Gwyneth lead, others follow. Andy why do they love it? For the resulting red carpet bodies, perfect posture, for helping them wave goodbye to stress and being such an easily personalised workout. And these reasons, among others, is why it is so good for anyone – whether you’re a celeb, a time-poor mum or a super-stressed business person. Here are some of the most inspiring endorsements we found…
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These pancakes are the favorite breakfast treat for Flex fitness instructor Tylira Miller-Crispe. When she feels like something nice that isn’t too unhealthy she turns to this very easy, quick and foolproof recipe that results in a delicious and energizing meal.
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If forgoing your favorite treats and foods sounds too much like hard work this new year, try this mindset; choosing alkaline foods over acidic. While the body is designed to balance its pH whatever we eat, the foods that fall into the alkaline category are, categorically, healthier for us. You’ll be piling into veggies and fruit, pulses, seeds and herbs and minimizing your intake of sugar and processed foods, meat and dairy, soft drinks, coffee and alcohol. “Focusing on your acid-alkaline balance in the body is an important part of maintaining health,” says Jessica Williams, Flex instructor, co-founder of Body Awakening and a holistic nutritionist.
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If you feel the need to overhaul your diet after the holidays but don’t know how to start, look no further than the experts.
Jessica Williams – mother, yoga and Pilates instructor and a holder of a Master’s of Science degree in Holistic Nutrition, as well as co-founder of nutrition supplement brand Body Awakening – changed her life with a diet that suited her needs.
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