A demonstration of the Chen style Taijiquan 36 part form as a reference for my students. This 36 part form is the second form I teach in the syllabus which I have inherited from 11th generation lineage holder Gou Kongji.
Read MoreLearn Tai Chi from your own home. These follow along lessons are suitable for complete beginners to get you started in learning traditional Chen family Taijiquan / Tai Chi
Read MoreKrishen Jalli has been swinging Indian clubs for 80 years. I had the good fortune to meet with him and see the master at work.
Read MoreA brief look into the roots of Taijiquan and the lineage that I am teaching from.
Read MoreA demonstration of the 11 part form performed from the front and rear. This should be a handy reference for my students, helping them to learn the outline of the beginners form.
Read MoreThe kettlebell press is a classic test of strength which should focus on the whole body. This video tutorial will show you how to perform it correctly.
Read More2018 marks my 10th year practising and studying Chen family Taijiquan. To mark this occasion I thought I’d share a bit of my experience learning from my current Tai Chi teacher Grandmaster Gou.
Read MoreKettlebells play a big part in my Nourishing Moves strength programs. Here are my top 5 reasons for using this ancient Russian training tool.
Read More“Kettlebell Workouts” is an ongoing resource and video collection showing some of my favourite and most effective kettlebell routines. It aims to introduce you to the harder side of my nourishing moves training philosophy.
Read MoreExperience has taught me that the Kettlebell Swing is one of the most beneficial all-round exercises for the general population. I’ve also found it has helped so many of my clients who once suffered with lower back pain. Here’s why.
Read MoreExercising and walking barefoot has a huge collection of health benefits. This is how I suggest you make the transition.
Read MoreOne of the more common complaints I come across with new personal training clients is tight glute muscles. This is often caused by excessive sitting at the office and driving as well as lots of repetitive running and cycling. This is how I use a lacrosse ball to help alleviate that pain in the bum.
Read MoreRelearn how to breathe for reduced stress, improved digestion, better sleep and increased strength.
Read MoreThis 10 minute stretch routine will help to improve flexibility though the whole body, paying particular attention to legs, hips and glutes. The stretch routine can be used after a training session or as a daily nourishing moves health practice
Read MoreA simple leg stretch routine to follow using the flexi band. These stretches focus on the back, outer and inner thigh.
Read MoreHow to use Indian Clubs video lesson series will introduce you to traditional Indian club swinging. Begin with lesson 1 and work your way through the lessons to reap the rewards of the ancient art of club swinging.
Read MoreA warm up should wake up the often dormant postural muscles, open out the tight ones and get co-ordination going ready for the training to come. Here is a video example of how I might get one of my personal training clients to warm up using some TRX suspension straps.
Read MoreA simple antidote to sitting at a desk or after a long drive. This follow along chest and shoulder stretch routine will help release those tight chest and shoulder muscles.
Read MoreHow to look after you feet with a spiky ball massage.
Read MoreA personal trainer and fitness coach saying you shouldn’t workout? Please read on to let me explain!
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