The Benefits of Early Morning Endorphins
Endorphins don’t just make us happier, the benefits of getting up early to exercise are clear to see. They can help make us healthier, and are natural stress-busters.
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Posted in |Staying injury-free – some tips for runners
Since the start of lockdown, we’ve seen a big increase in the number of people either taking up running, or returning to it after a long break (we want to make that precious time outside count, right?) But with the rise in runners, has come a corresponding rise in running-related injuries, proportionately higher among those new or returning to the sport. Here, we look at some tips and strategies for setting up your running training to improve efficiency and performance whilst reducing injury risk.
Posted in |TLC for your back when you’re WFH – Key exercises & tips for avoiding back pain when working from home
We’ve put together some key moves and tips on how to avoid crippling back pain whilst working from home during self-isolation.
Posted in |Online Physiotherapy FAQ
Online Physiotherapy sessions can seem a strange idea, particulary when their mental picture of Physio is all about hands-on tissue and joint manipulation. While that’s often part of a treatment plan, many conditions can be diagnosed and treated successfully without it. For anyone who’d like to know a bit more about what online Physio is like, how effective it is, or what to expect, here are some of the most questions we’re most frequently asked.
Posted in |How to use your Pilates ring at home?
From stretching your hamstrings to tightening your glutes, the Pilates Ring is a one stop shop for portable resistance and we’ve put together a few stretches and exercises to help you get the most out of yours.
Posted in |Stretches to do at your desk
To ease any tension and help reset your posture, Ten’s expert team have devised some simple stretches for you to do at your desk.
Posted in |Foam Rolling Exercises You Can Do at Home
Using a foam roller can provide similar benefits to deep-tissue massage. By increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension, it can help prevent injury and improve performance.
Posted in |How can I manage the stress of social distancing and self-isolation?
Stress is a normal and natural response but unless we take steps to recover from its impact, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
Posted in |Proud to celebrate #BalanceforBetter this International Women’s Day
Founded in 2007 by Joanne Mathews, Ten has had gender parity since day one – so getting involved in this campaign is a no-brainer for us.
Posted in |Trainer Spotlight: Frances Bowden
This month, the trainer spotlight is on Frances Bowden. Frances can be found teaching at our City and Fitzrovia studios and she’s also a Clinical Trainer for our bespoke exercise prescription programme – TenClinical.
Posted in |“How many classes should I do a week? How often should I train?”
It’s most common question we’re asked at Ten. And the answer is usually the same: “It depends on what you’re trying to achieve”.
Posted in |Trainer Spotlight: Eleftheria Anastasiadou
This month’s Trainer Spotlight features Eleftheria Anastasiadou, who’s telling us about the moment she realised she wanted to become a trainer, the challenge of learning to teach in a new language and why she can often be found up in the air
Posted in |The benefits of Pilates for dance (and vice versa)
In this article we're going to take a brief look at what both disciplines are and their history, to understand some of the benefits to be gained from incorporating them into your movement practice, and to understand how students of both exercise classes can progress technically by combining these two training methods.
Posted in |Trainer Spotlight: Adam Hewitt
This month’s Trainer Spotlight features Adam Hewitt – Manager at Fitzrovia and Notting Hill and Clinical Lead for our bespoke exercise prescription programme – TenClinical.
Posted in |Therapist Spotlight: James Hurst
In this month’s Therapist Spotlight, Soft Tissues Therapist James Hurst shares his fascination with how the body works, his passion for helping people make a change and his desire to never leave London, ever.
Posted in |10 reasons footballers should do Pilates
Power, stability and core strength, improved flexibility and balance, fewer injuries. Just a few reasons why footballers of all levels should do Pilates.
Posted in |Physiotherapist Spotlight: Kate & Josh Smith
We’re giving you double the dose in this month’s Therapist Spotlight, with Ten’s first ever married Physiotherapy duo, Kate and Josh Smith.
Posted in |Wrist Pain in Yoga: causes, prevention, modifications
In this article, TenYoga teacher Gandha Savio takes a look at potential causes of wrist pain and ways to prevent it, along with some simple exercises to strengthen and stretch your wrists.
Posted in |Ten Health & Fitness Launches New Initiative To Bridge The Gap Between Medicine & Fitness
London-based boutique fitness operator Ten Health & Fitness has launched a new programme aimed at bridging the gap between the fitness sector and the medical community. (Originally featured on WELLTODO.)
Posted in |The Healing Power of Touch – The science behind how massage can combat stress and improve our mental health
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Massage Therapist Ruth McKinnon reviews the science behind how massage therapy improves our mood.