This book sets the context of why movement matters in our daily lives, now more than ever and why as busy women exercise is often just another chore to try and fit into our modern way of living.
Gila offers a new perspective on how we can enjoy moving our bodies, to gain the physical and mental benefits of movement, in a way that is easy, flexible and sustainable. You don't have to just accept that being a busy woman, juggling work and family life means you don't have time to look after yourself. It doesn't have to be that way.
This book is for you if you:
- Are a busy woman
- Want to build strength, improve your flexibility and feel good about yourself
- Are ready to take action
- Want to look forward to moving your body
Have you considered that you can be both a busy woman and have plenty of time to look after your health and fitness too? It is possible.
Gila has been there, with 3 small children and working she knows what is it is like to find yourself at the end of the day saying 'I really should try and do some exercise but I just haven't got enough time'.
Over several years and using her own personal and professional knowledge and experience, Gila has developed an approach to fitness that works for busy women and she now shares her philosophy and approach to movement, which she practices and uses when helping other women.
Through practical activities and tasks, this book takes you through the 3 key elements of Gila's unique approach, providing tried and tested tools and strategies to challenge your thinking and get your body moving. One key element is Pilates, but it is only one piece of the jigsaw. Bitesize Pilates is the most effective way to build strength and improve your flexibility if you are a busy woman and therefore is a crucial part of Gila's approach.
After reading this book you will
- Know what's been stopping you from consistently exercising
- Have a whole new approach and perspective to looking after your health and fitness
- Have taken action and know what your next steps are to continue on your journey
- Enjoy moving and be feeling fabulous!
Gila has a vast experience and knowledge of movement and the life-giving role it plays in our lives. In this book she draws on her own professional and personal achievements as a national competitive gymnast, a dancer, an aerial silks artist, a Level 4 Pilates teacher of over 20 years, a primary school teacher, a physical development and physical education consultant, owner and director of 2 businesses and a mum of 3 young children.
