In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting Joanne Mathews, founder and CEO of Ten. Joanne shares the personal journey that inspired Ten, the challenges she’s navigated as a female founder and her perspective on building a multidisciplinary business in an evolving wellness landscape.
Whether you’re seeking a leaner body, improved back health, athletic performance or simply a new way to move, this guide explains how to structure your practice for the best results. It draws on the experience and evidence from our pilates experts and reputable health resources and adapts those recommendations to Ten’s unique approach.
‘Stress’ is something we hear a lot about, and many of us experience – but what is it, and how does it affect the body? Put simply, the body’s stress response is all about survival...
Here we are now, halfway through a grey February. And our determination to get fit
As sporting events are returning to the calendar and life is ‘getting back to normal’ this year, it is the perfect time to start setting yourself new goals. Maybe this is the year you run a marathon, compete in a triathlon...
Our top tips to help you keep your workouts on track as the holiday season approaches
Whether you've had a natural birth or caesarean section, returning to running is something that should be taken slowly – despite how good your legs feel - because of the effect it can have on that very important group of muscles called the Pelvic Floor.
You may have clients who dread the deadlift but whose backs would benefit from performing this exercise. Physiotherapist Liam Rodgers explains
Increasing range and freedom of movement is a goal of many gym programmes. With current research questioning the benefits of stretching programmes, foam rolling and other forms of myofascial self-release have become a popular alternative...
Some helpful tips for active slothing – maintaining your tone while chomping on your Terry’s chocolate orange and binging on the boxsets you’ve saved specially. You’ll also find some suggestions for posture-appropriate slothing form (if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well, right?)
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.
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.
We’ve put together some key moves and tips on how to avoid crippling back pain whilst working from home during self-isolation.
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.
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.
Stress is a normal and natural response but unless we take steps to recover from its impact, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
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.
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.
Power, stability and core strength, improved flexibility and balance, fewer injuries. Just a few reasons why footballers of all levels should do Pilates.
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.
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.)
“I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought it would be easy for a programme like this to be largely lip service. But from my first assessment, it was excellent. I just wish I’d had this kind of attention ten years ago! A very heartfelt thank you.”
“I cannot begin to say just how much the programme improved my life. The team are knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ten and I plan to continue using them for my ongoing recovery and fitness building”
“The help and support I have had from all the team at Ten has been fantastic. It’s had a real positive impact on my life, I no longer have to consider the limitations of my leg and being back playing sport has really helped my wellbeing both physically and mentally.”