Core Pilates & Nutrition

27/01/2026

Managing your blood sugar levels through your diet is where I often start with clients. As well as helping to manage weight, energy and balance hormones, it is also involved in your risk of Alzheimers Disease.

Limiting blood sugar spikes is cognitively protective, according to new research. Using the UK Biobank, researchers showed that people with higher post-meal blood sugar had a 69% greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The KetoFLEX 12/3 diet helps prevent blood sugar spikes, and this is just one way KetoFLEX 12/3 optimally protects cognition. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260114/Post-meal-blood-sugar-spikes-linked-to-increased-Alzheimers-risk.aspx

06/11/2025

Alzheimers is becoming optional - if you make changes early. If you'd like to know where to get more info, books etc, I'm happy to pass it on.

04/09/2025

2 spaces have become available for my Pilates retreat in Andalucia, 28th Sep - 3rd Oct, £750 for 5 nights including all Pilates, meals, transfers and a trip to Ronda (ex flights). The weather is still lovely over there! Message me for more info x

29/08/2025

4 ways to help your brain ..

We’ve long documented that reducing stress has cognitive benefits, but how do you actually do it? The Independent documents four easy techniques that are worth a try. There are many others, such as various forms of meditation, shinrin-yoku, square breathing, and biofeedback, so find the one that is right for you—it’s well worth it. https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/four-brain-hacks-stress-reduction-vagus-reset-b2806735.html

07/08/2025

New research shows that two prebiotics can improve cognitive scores in older adults. The prebiotics changed participants’ gut microbiome composition, increasing the amount of Bifidobacteria, which has also previously been shown to reduce cognitive deficits in mice.

The KetoFLEX 12/3 diet is also a natural way to improve your gut microbiome, while providing for metabolic flexibility. You can learn more about that here: https://ketoflex.apollohealthco.com/

Want to learn more about the research? https://www.sciencealert.com/cheap-daily-supplement-appears-to-boost-brain-function-in-older-people

03/07/2025

Now available, nutrigenetic testing via Lifecode Gx. Online or in-person consultations to go through your genetic results.
Tests include Vitamin need; Methylation; Detoxification; Hormones; Metabolism; Nervous system; Histamine.
Please contact Penny for pricing and more info.

28/06/2025

48hrs in Malaga, Ronda and the village of Benadalid where I stayed at Almeji Retreat, the venue for my next Pilates holiday at the end of September.
Absolutely stunning views of the mountains from my room, time in the pool and meeting with the lovely Fran to discuss my retreat.
There are just a few spaces left, 28th September- 3rd October, £750 for 5 nights, please get in touch if you’d like to book 😊

24/06/2025

Could manual lymphatic drainage for the face and neck play a role in keeping your brain healthy? A New Scientist article explores the new research suggesting these massage techniques might help clear waste from the brain - at least in mice and monkeys. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2483083-massaging-the-neck-and-face-may-help-flush-waste-out-of-the-brain/

23/06/2025

Contrary to public perception, Alzheimer’s is not solely an old-timer’s disease. Cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer’s have now been observed as early as age 24, emphasizing that, regardless of your age, a proactive preventive plan is essential. Please, for anyone who is 35 or over, get evaluated and begin active prevention—let’s all make Alzheimer’s a rare disease. https://neurosciencenews.com/early-alzheimers-24-neurology-28678/

06/05/2025

We had a wonderful week at Santillan Retreat near Malaga! A fantastic group of people to teach and spend time with 😊

30/04/2025

Half way through the week at our Pilates Retreat. Power cut out of the way! Great group and a beautiful space ❤️