From glossy magazine ads to fitness instructors (and that well-meaning but unsolicited advice from a friend), the message to ‘improve your core strength’ is everywhere. But what exactly is core strength, and will it really transform you into a pain-free Olympian with a shredded stomach?

This 5-week programme will help you develop a deeper understanding of your ‘core’. You’ll explore diverse ways to move and strengthen so that you can ditch endless boring crunches and sit-ups.

Schedule

8 live classes + replays (9 hours total)

Classes will be live-streamed via Zoom at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST on Mondays (60 mins) and Wednesdays (75 mins) between 3rd April–1st May.

Not in the UK or Central Europe? Use this easy timezone converter.

Week 1 (3rd April only): Get to know your core and what it does
Week 2 (8th and 10th April): More than just an abs workout
Week 3 (17th April only): Exploring spinal mobility
Week 4 (22nd and 24th April): Moving with stability
Week 5 (1st May only): Putting it all together

Can’t join live? A recording of each session will be available within 48 hours and you will be able to replay for 7 days. The recordings for the final two classes will be available until Friday 10th May.

How you’ll learn

My classes offer a warm and welcoming online environment. You’ll blend short lessons in basic anatomy with an easy-to-follow movement practice. You’ll have ample time to ask questions and connect with your fellow class members through discussion.

This programme is for

Anyone who has ever been told they need to improve their core strength or has sought a flatter belly. (Hands-up… everyone?)

By the end of this programme, you will

• Know what your core is, what it’s responsible for, and why this matters

• Firmly place six-pack abs in the ‘nice-to-have’ but completely unnecessary pile

• Discover ways to adapt exercises, positions and movements to best suit you

Equipment

Throughout this programme, you will need:

• Two yoga blocks or chunky books

• A resistance band (an old pair of tights, or bicycle inner tube would work to begin with)

• A weight, or set of weights (you can start with a can of beans, or some junk thrown into a canvas tote bag, or backpack)

• To position yourself near a chair, stool or coffee table that you don’t mind putting your feet on

• A towel, blanket, or squishy ball

How to join

One-off payment

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If you want to participate in a single class, simply choose the weekly payment option and then immediately cancel so you don't get charged again.

Are your hamstrings a mystery? Can you describe them without using the words ‘tight’, ‘sore’, ‘stretch’, or ‘more’?

This 4-week programme will help you think and feel differently about your hamstrings.

You’ll discover why learning a little about human anatomy can go a long way and why stretching alone isn’t enough. You’ll move beyond simply trying to touch your toes, embracing new ways to build strength and mobility that will help you feel less limited by your current level of flexibility. 

Schedule

8 live classes + replays (9 hours total)

Classes will be live-streamed via Zoom at 6pm GMT / 7pm CET each Monday (60 mins) and Wednesday (75 mins) from the 4th–27th of March.

Not in the UK or Central Europe? Use this easy timezone converter.

Week 1 (starts 4th March): Get to know your hamstrings and what they do
Week 2 (starts 11th March): Building strength
Week 3 (starts 18th March): Exploring mobility and movement
Week 4 (starts 25th March): Creating your own flexible practice

Can’t join live? A recording of each session will be available within 48 hours and you will be able to replay for 7 days. The recordings for week 4 will be available until Friday 5th April.

How you’ll learn

My classes offer a warm and welcoming online environment. You’ll blend short lessons in basic anatomy and strength training principles with an easy-to-follow movement practice. You’ll have ample time to ask questions and connect with your fellow class members through discussion.

This programme is for

Anyone who has ever experienced tight hamstrings and believes they’re not flexible enough. Or anyone who experiences persistently tight hamstrings despite being very flexible and stretching regularly.

By the end of this programme, you will

• Know what your hamstrings are, what they do and why this matters

• Recognise why stretching is not always the solution for tight-feeling hamstrings

• Discover ways to adapt exercises, positions and movements to best suit you

Equipment

Throughout this programme, you will need:

• Two yoga blocks or chunky books

• A resistance band (an old pair of tights, or bicycle inner tube would work to begin with)

• A weight, or set of weights (you can start with a can of beans, or some junk thrown into a canvas tote bag, or backpack)

• To position yourself near a chair, stool or coffee table that you don’t mind putting your feet on

How to join

One-off payment

Subscribe and save

If you want to participate in a single class, simply choose the weekly payment option and then immediately cancel so you don't get charged again.