Physique Health

Physique Health Physique Health offers a Personal Training & Sports Massage service, with a focus on educating our c Hello & welcome to Physique Health!

My name is Kim, I am a fully qualified fitness professional offering a range of services. Through my experience within the industry, I know I have the skill set and knowledge to help you reach your goals!

- Weight-loss
- Body Transformations
- Muscle Building
- Sports Specific Conditioning
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Self-Confidence Building

Although my studio sessions are based at PT:U in Winners

h, for all services I am able to travel to your preferred location (charges may apply dependent upon distance). My Qualifications Include:

- MSc Sports Rehabilitation (Currently Completing)
- BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences
- Level 5 Dry Needling
- Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor
- Boxercise Level 1 Instructor
- Emergency First Aid
For more details on my current experience, visit my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=279481420

Visit our website www.physiquehealth.co.uk or contact me for more details regarding prices and other services. I look forward to helping you make that positive change in your life! Kim Skelton

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So proud of my client and good friend Ali and her training partner Sarah for completing the Wokingham Half Marathon toda...
26/02/2023

So proud of my client and good friend Ali and her training partner Sarah for completing the Wokingham Half Marathon today! 🏃🏻‍♀️

From being a non-runner, Ali set a big goal and then trained hard to complete it! Such an amazing example of how hard work pays off 💪🏼 I couldn’t be prouder!

Can you show some support for this awesome pair and get them to £2,000, every little bit helps 🙌🏼

Follow the link below for more info about who they’re supporting, or check out their page here 👉🏼 “Freely Fruity”

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aliandsarahslittlejoggywoggy?utm_term=WYzdqYm5G

Sunday morning workout with my training partner 💪🏼😂 This was my first postpartum workout, it felt great getting outside ...
06/02/2023

Sunday morning workout with my training partner 💪🏼😂

This was my first postpartum workout, it felt great getting outside and moving again (other than walking). I took things really easy and focused on my core & pelvic floor recovery throughout.

Here’s the circuit I done:

40s work with 20s rest x 2 rounds

☀️ Slow jogging on the spot
☀️ Squats
☀️ KB single arm rows (20s each side)
☀️ Reverse lunges
☀️ Press ups
☀️ Single leg RDL (right leg)
☀️ Single leg RDL (left leg)
☀️ KB shoulder press

I’m almost 6 weeks postpartum now, I fortunately recovered fairly quickly but I know the importance of building my core strength & pelvic floor back up gradually.

I have a slight diastasis (abdominal separation) so it’s important to avoid too much strain on my abs, if I see doming on any exercise I regress it slightly to reduce the pressure.

I’ve been doing regular TA breathing everyday since giving birth (see my previous post for this) to rebuild my core and reduce the diastasis.

It’s hard taking things steady, but I know it won’t be long until I’m back training like I was pre-pregnancy, especially if I put the work in to recover fully first.

27/12/2022

PREGNANCY SAFE CORE EXERCISES:

1. Transverse Abdominal Breathing

This is a great exercise to do throughout the day and before a workout to warm up your core and focus your breathing on the right muscles groups. It’s a lot easier to use your breathing effectively during an exercise once you’ve learnt to do it in isolation.

2. Bird Dog

Modification: Do single limb movements until you’re stable enough to do double.

3. Side Plank (adding a leg lift if you’re able to)

Modification: Do this from your knees (like me) if it feels like too much pressure doing it from your feet.

4. Modified Plank

Modification: Doing this raised on a box or step reduces the abdominal pressure whilst still working your core muscles.

5. Bear Crawl Hold & Reach (knees off the ground)

Modification: Try the hold on its own if the reach adds too much pressure. If this is still too much, drop your knees to the ground between each rep.

6. Cat Cow

This is a great mobility exercise for your back, pelvis and core. Focus on your breathing throughout this exercise and really draw your tummy in to ‘hug baby’ as you exhale and arch your spine up to the ceiling. Then inhale and drop tummy to the ground, but keep your abdominals engaged.

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Unsure when to modify an exercise?

As your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, you’re more prone to a separation of the abdominal wall (known as diastasis recti).

If you notice a doming (or a coning shape) of your abdominals, regress the exercise slightly to reduce the pressure.

Keeping a strong core will help reduce aches and pains during pregnancy and also help with recovery following birth. Keep good form and be aware of how your pregnancy is progressing so you can adapt exercises when needed.

Need some help or advice? Drop me a message anytime or speak to a qualified pre/postnatal professional! 😊

*these are great exercises for anyone looking to build a strong core in a controlled way - pre/postnatal & following injury*

Maternity leave is fast approaching 😱🤰🏻Unless little man decides to come early, I am planning on working up to Christmas...
06/12/2022

Maternity leave is fast approaching 😱🤰🏻

Unless little man decides to come early, I am planning on working up to Christmas Eve before finishing for the festive break & maternity leave.

I have been posting my last 3 weeks of availability on my stories, so keep an eye out today for my last massage & PT slots.

I will be setting all clients up online starting from January with a training plan to keep you going until I’m back 💪🏼 Be sure to get your last PT booked in before I finish so we can go through your plan.

I’m unsure on an exact date I’ll be back in person, but I’ll be available over the phone and I aim to come back to a few hours per week once we’re settled into life as a family of 4 (or 5 including the pup 🐶🐾).

I hope you all enjoy the build up to Christmas 🎅🏼 How is it only 19 days away!?!?!

17/11/2022

Transverse Abdominal Breathing (Core Breathing)

This is the most important exercise you can do throughout your pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Following birth, this is the first exercise you should focus on to restore your core and aid with recovery from any diastasis recti and pelvic floor weakness.

Simply follow these steps:

1. Inhale and expand through your ribs & tummy

2. Exhale and draw tummy in to contract your transverse abdominal muscles (deep tummy muscles which are vital for core health). Think of this as “hugging your baby” with your abs, not just contracting & squeezing your tummy.

3. Focus on adding in a pelvic floor contraction during the breath, drawing up on the exhale.

Modifications: you can do this in different positions e.g. seated, standing or on your hands and knees.

This breathing technique should then be used when completing other exercises to help with building a strong core & pelvic floor during movement.

Try to do this daily, either before a workout to warm up your core or throughout the day when you have a spare few minutes.

Your body will love you for it when you have a strong core for later pregnancy, labour and postpartum recovery 🙌🏼

Unbelievable (& child-free) brunch today 🙌🏼What’s your favourite breakfast???I’m usually a poached egg on toast person, ...
13/11/2022

Unbelievable (& child-free) brunch today 🙌🏼

What’s your favourite breakfast???

I’m usually a poached egg on toast person, but this was 🔥

30 WEEKS 🤰🏻This past week I’ve been struck down with a sinus infection, but fortunately I’m now on the mend 😅🙌🏼Other tha...
27/10/2022

30 WEEKS 🤰🏻

This past week I’ve been struck down with a sinus infection, but fortunately I’m now on the mend 😅🙌🏼

Other than the endless bugs I catch from my toddler, I feel very fortunate that I’ve been well enough to exercise throughout this pregnancy. I found I was a lot more tired during my first and struggled to train, I tended to stick to walking and yoga which worked well for me.

It’s important to listen to your own body, if you feel you have the energy to exercise, then make the most of it and hopefully it’ll lead to more. If not, don’t beat yourself up! Just do what works best for you and try to keep moving as much as possible, regular walking & stretching have great benefits.

As my bump is growing and I’m still keeping up with Mya, I do get some PGP (pelvic girdle pain), I had the same with my first pregnancy and just rest more when needed.

The main change I make to my training when I have this pain is to avoid split leg movements (e.g. high step ups & lunges) and take it easier day-to-day until it calms down.

At 30 weeks, I still focus my training towards strengthening my hips, back/core & pelvic floor through a mixture of controlled weighted & body weight exercises. I then find regular movement (mainly walking) important at reducing aches & pains.

Pregnancy can take a huge toll on you - you’re growing another human!!! So be kind to yourself, rest when needed and look after your body ❤️

If you need any help or advice with your own training, just drop me a message anytime 📧

27/09/2022

Pregnancy Massage Vibes 🤰🏻🤍

This is a 60 minute treatment I offer for expectant mums to work on areas of discomfort & help with relaxation.

This can help with quality of sleep, pain management, reducing stress & anxiety and preparation for birth.

If you or a loved one would be interested in this treatment, feel free to message me for more information. Gift vouchers are also available 🎁

• Chicken Fried Rice •INGREDIENTS:➡️ Chicken breast cut into chunks➡️ 3 eggs (beaten)➡️ Cooked rice (I used basmati)➡️ O...
10/09/2022

• Chicken Fried Rice •

INGREDIENTS:

➡️ Chicken breast cut into chunks
➡️ 3 eggs (beaten)
➡️ Cooked rice (I used basmati)
➡️ Onion
➡️ Garlic (finely chopped/grated)
➡️ Sesame oil
➡️ Light soy sauce
➡️ Veg of choice - it’s a ‘use up what’s in the fridge/freezer’ kinda meal! I used frozen peas & carrots, then chopped up celery & red pepper 🔪

METHOD:

1️⃣ Fry off the chicken in sesame oil until cooked through, carefully remove from the pan and put to one side, leaving the oil/chicken juices still in there

2️⃣ Add all of the vegetables and fry for a few minutes, then add the garlic and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes

3️⃣ Push the veg to one side of the pan, then pour in the egg on the clear side and scramble

4️⃣ Add the rice and chicken back in, then add 4-5 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir to evenly coat everything

5️⃣ Season to taste and serve!

Such a simple dinner for the whole family! If you have little ones you can remove theirs before adding the soy sauce if you’re watching salt levels 😊

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