As many of us are experiencing either social distancing or a lockdown, we thought we'd put together a great list of useful resources of free workouts that you can do in the comfort of your own home, while you're keeping safe

For those that may have only come across it in passing, Pilates is an incredibly popular form of exercise that's used by millions to improve flexibility, balance and core strength and function. Typically, you would perform Pilates exercises on a mat using your own bodyweight. Portable equipment such as stability balls, resistance bands, and Pilates circles can also be used to adapt exercises and make them easier or more challenging as required.

We recently launched our Fitness-Mad Balance Pod Domes! They come as a pair and can offer an extra challenge to your workout. Emma Cuadrado takes us through some moves you can add to your exercise routine with these nifty, little accessories.

The CUBC is really defined by only one thing, winning The Boat Race each year. This takes precedent over any other goal, and it is this simplicity that sets it apart from many other programs. This is a big advantage because it provides clear focus to everything we do, but on the flip side it means that if you fail to achieve the goal then there is nowhere to make up for it until the next year.
  
 
 

Emma Cuadrado of Cambridge Barre Workout takes us through how to use your Fitness-Mad spikey massage ball to release tight knots and tension. Emma is demo-ing these trigger point release's with our Spikey Massage Ball Set of 3
 
 

Today is National Fitness Day, many events are taking place throughout the UK and to celebrate fitness and physical activity.
 

The first part of our in-depth look at the props you find commonly, or sometimes uncommonly, in a yoga studio and class. Props are used to help aid or deepen your yoga practice. They are a great tool to help you discover more about yourself and your practice.

Yoga – what is it? A difficult question to answer in a brief description it is simply a practice of; breath control, simple meditation, and body postures (asana/poses), which is practiced for health and relaxation. It is important to note that Yoga is not a religion, but it is a spiritual practice, but it does not mean you must be ‘spiritual’ to practice yoga to reap the benefits!

Not all Yoga styles are the same, yoga takes on many different forms, styles and aspects! Research what type of yoga you’d like to try; vinyasa and ashtanga are very flowing styles of yoga, then there are the slower styles such as Iyengar which is quite static, if you’re into chanting then Kundalini may be for you and if you’re looking to really relax then Yin or Restorative might be the way to go