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Movement and Circulation

Movement and Circulation... I always encourage you to move more outwith class to help boost the circulation. It sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When your heart and lung health improves you have...

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Men and Pilates

Men and Pilates (Not just for women)   Most people don’t automatically think of men when you mention Pilates however many male athletes and celebrities know the benefits of Pilates for their sport or for their body. Pilates can be mistaken to be too easy however...

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10 Excuses NOT to Exercise

10 Excuses NOT to Exercise I don't have enough time. However, you have enough time to sit and watch TV and surfing the internet and social media. Cut back your time doing these or exercise while you watch the TV. I don't have the motivation to exercise. Yes you...

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Which Diet?

Which Diet? There are so many diets and diet clubs out there and different fads... so what do you do? All the diets out there are very different from each other, some cutting out certain foods, eating more of another, and there are various results from weight loss...

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How to measure your waist

Having a slim waist has nothing to do with aesthetics but more with your life-span and heart health. Ideally your waist line should be half or less your height. Its an easy and better measure than body mass index (BMI). So, forget the scales and try this. All you need...

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Gradual Lifestyle Changes

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be hard for many people and this can be due to doing too much at once. We start full of enthusiasm and a huge list of what we want to change then we feel overwhelmed and often we give up. It is best to tackle it a little at time. If...

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Are you a busy parent/person who can’t fit in exercise?

Many people have embraced online workouts and found this to be their way to exercise now. My classes are streamed live so you still have the feeling of being at a live workout,  Those same classes are also on offer as catch up/on demand. What are some of the benefits...

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Bone Health

This week we are talking a little about.... Bone Health This is so important as we get older and especially for women due to osteoporosis making it more important that you do what you can to keep your bones strong. The best way to strengthen our bones I will list...

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Adductor Stretch

ADDUCTOR (INNER THIGH) STRETCHING Probably nothing you have considered before is "I really need to make sure my inner thigh is flexible" however if you think of the muscles involved and where they are you will understand that it is actually quite important that these...

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Ways with Veg

Eating well we know is beneficial for our health, hair, skin, nails, muscle growth, gut... the list goes on. Eating as clean as we can is a great way to pack in your nutrition especially with vegetables. Clean eating is without additives etc so no shop bought ready...

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FUSION FITNESS Thursday 9:15am live online or via catch up. This week working with bands, gliders/paper plates and Barre Pilates. Give your whole body a shake up workout! This session changes weekly so you don't get bored. Contact me to join this week's session.

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Pilates HIIT

Join us online this week for Pilates Hiit style. Working with intervals to challenge your whole body. Working in one minute intervals using Pilates moves/sequences to work at your best ability, posture, pace and movement with 30 seconds rest, To check for hall...

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Pilates Bands

Join us via zoom or on catch up after the class at a time that suits you best for Pilates with bands. You could use tights or something similar if you don't have bands. Bands are a great way to add resistance to movements we already use in Pilates. Using fabric and/or...

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All classes are online

As all of mainland Scotland is in Tier 4 ALL classes remain ONLINE. This will be the case until we are moved to Tier 2 or 1. As we listen to the news and feedback from school staff as the children work online this could be the case for a couple of months.  All will be...

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BEGINNERS PILATES

4 week course from home. Choose to join via Facebook or zoom or you can catch up on Youtube. There are so many benefits from Pilates, click the link to find out. http://www.angelasaerobics.com/fitness-pilates/   If you would like to join me on Thursday for 4 weeks £22...

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Fitness Bundles

Looking for some workouts this week? Look no further! Pick Bundle 1 or 2 or both! £5 for 7 days access and you choose the time that suits you and how often you do the workouts. Contact me for payment details and the bundle you would like to go with. Happy...

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Pilates Weights

This week we are using light weights during our Pilates sessions. Add some resistance to your usual moves. You want to use a weight that allows you to continue to maintain good posture, alignment and effective movement. The benefit of weights during Pilates is to add...

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YOGALATES

This week we have Yogalates with the first session of the week Monday 7.30pm. This class is a Perfect blend of stretch and  the core building strength of Pilates. Working within your own limits you will improve your flexibility, endurance, with muscle toning. Both...

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Pilates Mini Ball

Pilates is a fantastic way to improve muscle strength, flexibility, toning, postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced you will be shown how to make the session yours. Encouraged to work at your pace and level....

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Pilates Flow

This week's Pilates is Pilates Flow. With a flow of moves taking you from standing to the floor you will tone your legs, abs and arm.  Alternatives given throughout to make this session truly yours. Feel your body mobilise, strengthen and lengthen. You can follow us...

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Monday Pilates & Weights

Add tone and strength to all the muscle groups particularly the core, back, shoulders and chest by incorporating light weights into this session. The weights shouldn't be too heavy because we are working slowly with the muscles and want to maintain our good posture...

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Classes running face to face, live online and on catch up.

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Monday night HiiT Pilates

Using all the Pilates principles tone your whole body. Starting with a warm up we then go straight into 1 minute intervals followed by a short rest.  Each exercise has the option of various levels to work at so find a level that suits you. Finish it all with a...

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Barre Pilates

  Are you looking for something a little different? Why not try my Barre Pilates class on Thursday 10am. This class is all in standing with or without a chair its entirely up to you. A fantastic way to challenge your balance, improve your posture, tone and...

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Face to Face and Online classes available

Hi all, It has been difficult over the pandemic for people to maintain their healthy and fit lifestyles. Here at Angela's Aerobics we have had the option to stay fit online! It has been fantastic still being able to work with people and help them stay fit which is...

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COVID 19

All classes are now running online during this time. Please contact me for more information via the contact form and also via my social media pages where the links can be found at the bottom of the website....

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Is stretching important?

Stretching – is it important?  Maybe you don’t exercise or not into a serious sport so do you need to stretch? YES! YES! YES! It helps our mobility in our day to day living. It’s often when we are doing a daily activity that tight muscles come to the fore but you...

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Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola

This recipe is great because you can make it to your taste. I tend to add in walnuts and hazelnuts, you could also add in some dried fruit halfway through. 3 cups oats 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup pistachios or nuts of your choice 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup...

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Fats. Which ones?

Our body can't make fat, a source of essential fatty acids. Vitamins A, D & E can only be absorbed with the help of fats. Here is a brief summary of fats:- What types of fat are there? Saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans...

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Don’t beat yourself up!

Don’t beat yourself up!

Right you've been eating really healthily and then you slip up on a night out or for an occasion and you feel so guilty and hate yourself, putting yourself down and feel a failure. Sound familiar? Now what?  What do most people do, they go all out and gorge themselves...

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Bored with breakfast?

Bored with breakfast?

Breakfast Rut? Breakfast is a great way to set you up for the day and also stop you reaching for junk food. Some people skip breakfast due to lack of time but this ends up with you reaching for the biscuit tin at break. Prepare what you can the night before to save...

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