http://mel.id.au Adelaidean in The Netherlands Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:20:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In Balance, when we do bridge pose, on the videos it always explicitly explains that we must squeeze our buttocks while lifting up. However I once had a PT client that used to do pilates who said to me that they explicitly state to NOT squeeze the buttocks. Yesterday I participated in ... http://mel.id.au/?p=558 The next round of workshops are coming up again and I’m finally going this time! Up until my pregnancy I had a track record of never missing a single workshop. But then I finally had to miss one, with the Adelaide workshop falling 1 week after I gave birth. ... http://mel.id.au/?p=557 To all people trying to get fit and lose weight and the uphill struggle that it is, I want to share some motivational words. People used to think as an instructor the fitness and staying in shape was easy, but it was never just handed to me. Now, 2.5 years ... http://mel.id.au/?p=556 Well, so I finally got back to my first BODYCOMBAT class in Australia. Taking it carefully so as not to injure myself I did all low impact and wore my heart rate monitor. OMG, with all the low impact moves my heart rate still went up to 179 and averaged ... http://mel.id.au/?p=555 I can't believe "You're Shining" is in the latest combat! That breaks my heart, since I recommended that song ages ago and was dying for that to be in combat or attack. I've been so out of it when it comes to all the latest Les Mills stuff. A few weeks ... http://mel.id.au/?p=554 2L chicken stock (salt reduced) 600 g (approx.) sliced chicken 2x onions 4x carrots 1x large zuccinni 3x sticks celery 1x clove garlic (pressed) Salt & Pepper Large handful Egg noodles Chopped Parsley Bring stock to boil. Add all ingredient (minus parsley and noodles). Turn down to simmer. Simmer for approx. ½ hour. Add noodles 5mins prior to serving, Add ... http://mel.id.au/?p=553 Help me add to the map at www.groupfitness.org View PPCA Free gyms in a larger map http://mel.id.au/?p=552 Ok so it’s only been 1 class a week, and not getting to do much else, but this weekend pump WAS much easier. I saw my chiro on Thursday for the first time in ages and that has made a HUGE difference. I could nearly do lunges all the way ... http://mel.id.au/?p=551 The news of the copyright tribunal decision is hitting the fitness industry, and Fernwood are another gym that are going all PPCA free music as of June 1st (or rather “gone”). I haven’t purchased any of the new releases as yet, since I’m currently not teaching and I’m working full ... http://mel.id.au/?p=550 Well, I’ve managed to teach a few balance classes since I’ve been back in Australia, but I had to give up my one permanent balance class when I started my new IT job in April. So apart from a couple of fill ins, and attempting to go for a walk ... http://mel.id.au/?p=549 Well, last night was a fantastic night.......but to explain, a brief summary for those who don't know the story. I used to often hold BBQ's at my house, those BBQ's usually involved alcohol (like any), Les Mills music and a handful of Les Mills instructors. That ... http://mel.id.au/?p=548 My chiro is amazing. There’s just nobody like him, I just have to say it. You’d think a knee injury would have nothing to do with my back, but after seeing my chiro and getting my hips straightened out again (it’s a process over a few weeks to get back ... http://mel.id.au/?p=547 I have finally just taught my first class back in Australia! It was so totally amazing to be on stage again and it was even better being able to be open and just freely be me. Where I felt I was a little shy in the Netherlands, I witnessed some ... http://mel.id.au/?p=546 I’ve started getting much more motivated to get back into fitness since getting back to Oz, and since finding a wonderful park down the road Alex and I regularly take Connor down there to play and I do some mini fitness sessions for myself. I’ve been getting motivated to do ... http://mel.id.au/?p=545 So I’m finally back. I’m adjusting to the warmer weather and loving the sun on my face and the vitamin D. The warm nights, the cool summer breezes and getting back into socialising with my friends. Some things have changed, some things have stayed the same. I’m currently getting ... http://mel.id.au/?p=544