The Fitness Fairy

Get Moving to Manage Stress.
Virtually any form of exercise can act as a stress reliever. Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits.
It pumps up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Any aerobic activity, such as a Boogie Bounce or Groovy Glutes class, can contribute to this same feeling.

It reduces negative effects of stress by imitating effects of stress, such as the flight or fight response, helping your body and its systems practice working together through those effects. This can lead to positive effects in your body—including your cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems.

Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, improve your mood, help you relax, and lower symptoms of mild depression and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety.
Put exercise and stress relief to work for you

Boogie Bounce is for everybody

Happy Fitness Day!
A fitness class is a wonderful way to make new friends and meet new people. Fitness has a way of bringing us all together, from all different walks of life. We meet people old and young, seasoned exercisers and new to the game, all sizes and ages. We're all there for our own reasons and we support everyone else in theirs. We love meeting new people at Fitness Fairy and welcoming them into our Fitness Family, so if you have a friend or a family member who you think would benefit from some fun and funky fitness with friends, bring them along to class.

Let me know what you love about our classes and why people should join a class.

Eva Longoria, the American actress who is 47 and has a body to die for, loves her mini trampoline. She regularly posts her workouts on her Instagram page. She obviously knows that trampoline workouts can burn as many calories per minute as running at a pace of 10 minutes per mile, according to a study by the American Council of Exercise. Not only that, but that they are much better for your joints, than floor based exercise or running as a mini trampoline for adults absorbs the impact of your body’s movement against the surface. On a harder surface, that impact would travel up your legs. This means all of the cardio endorphins, with none of the shin splints or knee pain. In one of Eva's videos she mentions that the trampoline feels better on her knees.
Why not join Eva with a fabulous workout at one of our Boogie Bounce classes. You can find the timetable and booking info at www.fitnessfairy.co.uk

Thank you Ma'am

Our bodies are amazing places and they can do far more than we may think. We might not always look after them as well as we should, so let's take a moment to thank your body for doing its very best to stay as healthy as it can. Tell your body you are grateful "I know you aren't the perfect shape body, but you are pretty good considering I haven't always taken care of you". "Thank you, body, for allowing me to do my job and to do the things I enjoy". etc.

When we are able to think this way we can then make choices in order to nourish and care for our wonderful body.

What is your favourite dance?
Waltz, Foxtrot, The Macarena or are you a great chair dancer?

Guacamole is a lovely snack made with avocados which are nutrient dense and packed with healthy fats that help lower cholesterol. You can make this healthy snack at home with this easy recipe and celebrate Guacamole Day.

For 4 people you will need:
1 large avocado (100g flesh)
2 large tomatoes, chopped (240g)
1 red onion, grated
good pinch of black pepper
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
juice of half a lime
1 tbsp chopped coriander
half -1 red chilli (optional) or chilli flakes

Selection of vegetables for dipping. You can use any vegetables you like for dipping. Choose a variety of different colours or textures to keep things interesting

De-stone, peel, and mash a ripe avocado into a bowl.
Add the tomatoes, onions, a pinch of pepper, yogurt, lime juice and coriander, then mix well. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with chilli, if using.
Chop your dipping vegetables into dippable sized pieces.
You could also add some tortilla chips (10-12 minutes on a baking tray in the oven at Gas 4 / 180 degrees C)

Have you got ambitions to do something, but it never seems to get done?
Do you have lots of 'Work in Progress' but don't see the final version?
What is something you can never seem to finish?

When you forget your rucksack with all your workout gear in. Good job I don't work in a regular office. Only problem....... No sports bra 🤣🤣🤣

Never a dull day at our sessions ###

Stop limiting yourself and just open up your mind and imagination.

While you are refueling don't forget to book your classes for next week.

Are you a matching t-shirt and leggings kind of person or do you like a tiny strappy bra top? What are you most comfortable in when you exercise? Does it depend what exercise you are doing? Do you have a go-to exercise kit? Let me know and feel free to drop a picture in the comments too.

So we were in the middle of our Boogie Bounce session last night when we heard the nation's sad news.

Then we noticed this cute kids display from the queen's Jubilee. So thought only fitting to have a photo infront of it before going to raise a glass in her honour.

Thank you for your service. Now you and Phillip can rest ###

Aside from being a brilliant core move, this one teaches you how to engage and activate your glutes. Connecting with your bum muscles is vital for many other lower-body movements, like squats and deadlifts.

We are living in history

Thank you for your service, you can rest now ###

10 minutes of rebounding is as effective as a 30 minute run and it has a host of other benefits too.

Believe in what you want so much that it has no choice but to materialise

Regular exercise has wonderful effects on the mind as well as the body. In the short-term, exercise increases blood-flow, loosens muscles, releases endorphins and helps clear the mind. In the long-term, exercise can help maintain your mental health, boost confidence and is even used as an effective tool to help with depression and anxiety.

Are you a mum that can't wait to get back to classes? We've been waiting for you too. Book in at www.fitnessfairy.co.uk

Boogie Bounce could be exactly what your lymphatic system needs to keep your cells healthy and flush away unwanted waste products.

The Lymphatic System is dependent on physical exercise to move, and without movement cells are left in their own waste products and starved of nutrients, which can contribute to a variety of diseases.

Vertical exercise movements such as bouncing are much more beneficial at pumping and flushing the lymph system than horizontal exercises such as jogging. This means that Boogie Bounce could be exactly what your cells need to effectively rid themselves of unwanted toxins

Can you believe it is already September?? It's a time when a lot of people think about getting back to fitness after the summer holidays or setting goals to be ready for Christmas or perhaps starting a course at college or night school. It's a great time for a new start. What will you be doing in September?

Abbie's got a new lease on life since joining Boogie Bounce classes. Be like Abbie and join a class today. www.fitnessfairy.co.uk

🤩 WHOOP WHOOP 🤩

As the Summer comes to an end, Boogie Bounce is coming back to Eastleigh - 12th Sept 2022

🐸 7.55pm Mondays @ YMCA Eastleigh

We are back bigger and better, with new games and competitions to enter each week with the opportunity to get FREE sessions.

BOOGIE BOUNCERS ASSEMBLE!!!

Tuesday Fitness Tip - Stay Motivated
An important key to being in shape is to set goals and keep a positive mindset. If you stay positive, you will be able to push yourself whether that be to eat the right foods or to workout daily. Before you know it you will have that fit and healthy body you've always wanted

Don't wait until you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take.

Have you tried our Body Blast class? Held online on Saturday at 8.30am this 45 minute strength and conditioning class is for people who want to become stronger, fitter, leaner and more prepared for any athletic endeavour. Strength and conditioning training will get you in the best shape possible while testing your physical and mental prowess. As well as developing your overal fitness across the board, this class will keep your body guessing, changing up the amount and type of workout on the cards as you progress. This will keep your body in a constant state of growth making sure you achieve your goals, be that burning calories, reducing body fat, or increasing muscle tone.

Book in today to at www.fitnessfairy.co.uk

Do you love a banana? Not only is the banana tasty, it's also got lots of other benefits too:
Bananas are the only fruit that contains the amino acid tryptophan plus vitamin B6. They help your body produce serotonin—a natural substance that alleviates depression,

Bananas are low in calories and have no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol. They contain vitamin C, potassium, fibre, and vitamin B6. Research shows that eating bananas may lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as well as decrease the risk of getting some cancers.

They are a fantastic food for recovery after a hard workout. Treat yourself today with a tasty banana.