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Movement Helps Manage Chronic Conditions

  • Jun 29
  • 1 min read

Movement is one of the most effective tools we have to manage or reduce the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and even depression.


The NHS recommends adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, but the key is to find something that works for your body. Pilates is low-impact, adaptable and helps strengthen areas that often get neglected. It’s ideal if you’re managing stiffness, fatigue or postural issues.


Every move counts. Even 10 minutes of movement can start shifting how you feel physically and mentally. Don’t wait for a health scare to start. Move now, so your body keeps showing up for you later.


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Blood pressure gauge and red heart on ECG paper. Text: "MOVEMENT HELPS MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITIONS." Website: dawnchambersfitness.com.
Movement Helps Manage Chronic Conditions

 
 
 

Small Steps, Big Benefits

  • Jun 28
  • 1 min read

Marching (small steps) on the spot might look simple, but it’s surprisingly effective. Just 1 minute can help wake up the whole body, boosting circulation, raising your heart rate a little and getting your joints moving, especially after sitting still for too long.


It’s low impact, doesn’t need any equipment or space, and you can do it in your kitchen, office or even while the kettle’s boiling ☕ Bonus points if you swing your arms or lift your knees a bit higher!


💡 Why it’s worth doing:


✔️ Gets your heart pumping and blood flowing

✔️ Mobilises hips, knees and ankles

✔️ Gently works your core and leg muscles

✔️ Helps break up long periods of sitting

✔️ Great for mood, focus and energy


This one’s ideal if you’ve been sitting for a while or need a quick energy boost. It’s also a brilliant way to keep your body moving throughout the day — and honestly, once you start, you’ll probably want to keep going!


Just one minute. Just move. You’ve got this 💪


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Small Steps, Big Benefits

 
 
 

Movement Myth #3 - “You have to be flexible to do Pilates.” 🤸‍♀️❌

  • Jun 27
  • 1 min read

This one always makes me smile 😊

You don’t need to be able to touch your toes to do Pilates — Pilates helps you become more flexible. It’s designed to meet you where you are, and with consistent practice, you’ll notice changes in how your body moves, not just how far you can stretch 🌿


Flexibility isn’t the goal — it’s an added bonus.

What really matters is improving your range of motion, joint health, and how your body feels day to day 💪🦴


Whether you can touch your toes or not makes no difference to me… but how well you move, how easily you get up off the floor or reach that top shelf — that’s what matters 🛋️🧺


Try adding a few standing roll downs to your day — they’re simple, spine-loving and a great way to notice progress over time 🌀


Let me know how it feels!


Movement Myth #3

 
 
 
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