The Stefitness Blog
“Dear Diary”
A blog written with YOU in mind. This is where I bring together my love of movement and my love of writing to share my thoughts and learnings accumulated over the years.
The 10 Minute Reset your body will THANK YOU for
So, I put together my own version. Something that actually feels good, especially if you’ve been stiff, tight or just a bit “off” lately. This isn’t a full workout. It’s…
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Your Body Already Knows it
I kinda feel this way about the sauna. This winter I’ve experienced just how effective and rejuvenating the sauna is. If you’ve been following along on socials, you’ll…
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Creatine 101
In addition to movement, how else can we support our bodies to build and maintain muscle mass??? CREATINE SUPPLEMENTATION!!! Creatine alters cellular processes that lead…
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Muscle Up With Protein
I know you all know the importance of protein but I think we all need to hear it again and I’m saying nice and loud for those at the back- Protein is the basic building…
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Why You Should Care About Progressive Overload
But the opposite of that is also true. My personal training / strength qualifications influence the way I carry out my Pilates sessions. How? PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD!!!…
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1% Better
After a short running hiatus (due to experimenting with other forms of movement) I’ve returned to running only to be totally HUMBLED. Firstly, I’m running for only 20-25…
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What are you doing for your feet?
Unfortunately though, we have come to look at feet as ugly, smelly protrusions dangling at the end of our body that need to be hidden inside overly restrictive shoes…
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Your age has nothing to do with your aches and pains
Here’s a shocking statement- It’s how you use that time that determines how you feel and how you move. The truth is- your stiffness, your aches and your pains have…
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DO NOT set any goals until you have done this...
As a high school science teacher (between 2005-2016) I would often ask students to reflect on an experiment performed in class. I would get responses like- “It was good.”
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10 Things I’ve Learnt From Running 10 ULTRA Marathons
I love running ultra marathons because I get to challenge my body and see what it's capable of. I also get to spend quality time in nature, admiring the beauty and…
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Should You Even Bother With Short Workouts?
I’ll cut right to the chase- YES! Short workouts are most definitely worth your time! But please keep reading! Normally those that feel they shouldn’t bother with short…
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Stefitness X lululemon-Why I'm thrilled to be an Ambassador
I’m often asked what it means to be a lululemon Ambassador. Basically I’m a brand representative- I wear their stuff and say good things about it. And lululemon being…
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A Moment With Turia Pitt
And so began my obsession with Turia. I devoured that book and everything else Turia has written over the last 10 years. She never ceases to inspire and motivate me. Now…
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4 Pilates Myths Debunked
Myth #1- Pilates is for girls Ummm….no! Pilates is for humans. You, me, everyone. Pilates simply means controlled exercise where you are concentrating and thinking about…
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Fueling Your Body with Grab-and-Go Goodness
Some days just get like that. You need to “grab-and-go” because time is short. For me, those mornings when I get up at "stupid-o’clock", when it’s just too early to make…
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Rise & Shine- Mastering Your Morning Routine
However, whether you’re a busy mum juggling toddlers or school drop off, an early starter at work (🙋🏽) or one that sleeps longer in the morning, I’m sure we can agree…
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I was obsessed with core work
I thought this is what would make me look “skinny” - with washboard abs ready for the summer. I had ZERO idea about the fundamentals of core training. I just wanted to…
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Why an evening routine might be the missing link in your wellness journey.
At some point we have all been affected by lack of sleep or poor sleep quality, either for a night or an extended period of time. It’s so frustrating! It affects the way…
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