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Last week I included an invite for you to join us for a cuppa and a bit of cake (more information further down) and I included information about how you can reduce your risks of Dementia (outside of genetics and aging). I wrote about nutrition last week and this week I want to explain briefly […]

I know we have a few days yet of April but let me get ahead of the curve and say…   There is an expression ‘April Showers bring May Flowers’ – if that’s the case we will have plenty for the bees to enjoy, but ‘Come what May’ (see what I did there), rain or […]

I’m loving these longer days – even if it’s a bit ‘hit and miss’ with the sunshine and the showers! Longer days really do help us feel more positive and a bit more energetic. If you have been hibernating over the past few months you might notice that as the sap rises in the trees […]

Over the 40 plus years I have been a fitness, dance and sports professional I have had many conversations with people about what they want to improve about their health, fitness, wellbeing and often physique/figure. Outwardly they seem committed to wanting to change for the better, so why, even when they are unhappy with their […]

Hope you had the best Easter, last weekend? I was a bit discombobulated having Easter, plus Spring clock change and two 4 day weeks messing up my routine (not helped with sleepless nights due to a poorly Mini). But was grateful for a little extra time away from teaching, to catch up with myself. I […]

I shall be extra vigilant for those pranksters today and today’s blog is straight up honest as always! I have decided to trial a different approach this month. You will have your April Challenge introduced this week with a link to more more detailed reasoning and information, then over the next 4 weeks I will […]

We’ve passed the Spring Equinox and as we move into the final week of March I’m wondering how you have got on with the concept and practice of mindfulness, and whether you have any thoughts… such as, have you felt more informed, changed your view point, tried any of the techniques and practices, and if […]

At last there are signs of Spring and we are guaranteed daylight up to 6pm until October so that is exciting and uplifting! (oh my gosh, desperately needed) I’m not an early bird so I must remember to deploy my blackout curtains or I will be grumpy from early starts and I know you don’t […]

In this busy world, it’s important to make time every day for a little mental reboot and declutter. With technology making us available 24/7 and ‘plugged in’ for hours on end it’s very easy to become overwhelmed with news and information, so stepping away from digital input is vitally important for mental and emotional health […]

Did you know that in the next 7 days we have two women focused days, Friday (8th) is World Women’s Day with the theme this year being ‘inspire inclusion‘ – check it out …https://www.internationalwomensday.com/theme and here in the UK, Mothers Day on Sunday 10th, with the theme being showing appreciation for Mothers. I would like […]

It’s a leap year, and traditionally us ladies can slip into our red petticoat, wash our face in the morning dew and ask the man we fancy to marry us!  (I’m wondering if my restraining orders for Justin Timberlake, George Clooney and Rob Lowe have run out?) What’s even better is that you get to […]

More love for our hearts and minds. As February is Heart Health Month, I’m covering helpful hints and tips regarding keeping our hearts healthy throughout the month. I have already discussed the amazing amino acid, L-Arginine and its heart health benefits and how stress and mental health affects heart health. This week I’m going to […]

I do…. and I hope that you love yourself enough to take great care of yourself, you are precious ! (btw, I think you might have to be of a certain age to get the opening quote, did you get it?) February is Heart Health Month and in last week’s blog  I wrote about L-Arginine, […]

Phew, we made it to February… and I’m super impressed by the focus and effort the DYBO dudes and divas have put in to their training and classes this month. I hope the DYBO ethos and trainings have made your journey towards and maintaining optimal health, fitness and wellbeing (whatever your fitness goals) easier, effective […]

Did you know that February is heart health month here in the UK? Did you know that heart disease (HD) is the biggest killer of men and second biggest in women (after Dementia) here in the UK. There are some genetic factors but much of our country’s high heart disease rates are due to our […]

Never have there been so many ways to find your ‘fitness thing’ – it’s amazing that the whole nation isn’t super fit and lean isn’t it! But so much choice can be rather confusing, leaving those who want to improve their health and fitness wondering which type is best. My advice is always that the […]

During these gloomy months it’s far too easy to give in to the voice inside our heads that says ‘stay in, it’s cold/dark/wet’ (take your pick) or other excuses like ‘do I have a sniffle coming on?’, ‘I have achey/knees/back etc.’ Well all of those things might be true but those are the very reasons […]

The New Year is already one week in and apart from a tight waistband and empty bank account, it feels like the festivities are a distant memory ha ha!     My New Year’s efforts for better sleep habits are not off to a great start – I am working on it I promise but […]

I can’t wait to get cracking on my personal and professional goals this year and I am so excited about helping you get to the place you want to be with your personal health, wellbeing and fitness! I know it has become unfashionable to choose the new year as the starting date to embark upon […]

Thinking Ahead! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and got to do all the things that are important to you – I know that for some Christmas can be a challenging time and if that’s the case for you I wish you peace and send my love. You might have noticed that Declan […]

Well it’s been one hell of a year! One of the toughest I’ve ever had and it would be easy to wish it over and forgotten about, but that would mean wiping out all the lessons I’ve had too! I’ve learned that I’m flesh and blood, just like everyone else, and when I abuse myself […]

How are you getting on? I have spent far more time than I had planned doing some Christmas crafting (remind me not to do that again ha ha!), but my pain was eased by watching Christmas movies as I worked. ‘Spirited’ with Will Farrell and Ryan Reynolds has been my favourite so far, and it […]

Firstly thank you for all your birthday well wishes – every single one is important to me and makes me feel very loved! You might know/have realised that I love to create special classes and events as a way of us having fun, happy and inspirational fitness and dance experiences together. This year is no […]

Hi ya, A quick message to say thank you for my birthday messages, I had a lovely day and I will continue celebrating with my DYBO family tonight at Contemporary Stretch (remember that it’s Trigger Point/MFR night) and in Dance class, please come and join me! (PS there is birthday cake on offer, does that […]