Aimie Smith Personal Training - Move and Nourish

My amazing client Alan 🩷

A L A N 🤍 Alan’s Recovery Journey: Improving Mobility & Strength Alan is such a delight to work with!! At 70+, Alan is making great progress in his recovery, focusing on mobility, strength, and endurance. We’re using ball throwing and catching exercises to improve balance, hand-eye coordination, and help him stay on his feet. This builds core strength and stability while working on motor skills and balance. To progress, we’ve introduced a balloon, which is less predictable than the ball, adding a new challenge to his reaction time and coordination. Each step forward is a testament to his hard work and resilience as we continue supporting his path to recovery! #RecoveryJourney #StrengthAndBalance #MobilityTraining #Fitat70 #functionalfitness #functionalmovement #HandEyeCoordination #LungCapacity #EnduranceBuilding #COPD #Balance #balancetraining #resilience #nevergiveup #HealthyAging #RehabilitationJourney #FunctionalFitness #BalanceTraining #MobilityRecovery #ActiveLifestyle #SeniorFitness #StrengthAndRecovery #MindBodyConnection #MotorSkills #EnduranceTraining #PhysicalTherapy #FitnessOver60 #gymmotivation #fitnessmotivation

C H A I R S P I N 🤍

As you build strength in pole, you’ll start to feel more confident lifting your feet off the ground during spins! Here I’m playing with a chair spin—starting with straight legs, then pulling my knees in for a more traditional version.

I started pole in 2017, and it’s been a journey full of challenges, but also incredibly humbling and rewarding. What I love most is the creativity and flow that comes with it—moving in ways that are so different from the gym. Both types of movement are amazing, but it’s such a beautiful contrast to explore the freedom and artistry of pole alongside functional strength training.

I can’t recommend it enough! The physical benefits are endless, but the confidence, strength, and pure joy of mastering a new move make it all the more worthwhile! 🤍

C H A I R S P I N 🤍 As you build strength in pole, you’ll start to feel more confident lifting your feet off the ground during spins! Here I’m playing with a chair spin—starting with straight legs, then pulling my knees in for a more traditional version. I started pole in 2017, and it’s been a journey full of challenges, but also incredibly humbling and rewarding. What I love most is the creativity and flow that comes with it—moving in ways that are so different from the gym. Both types of movement are amazing, but it’s such a beautiful contrast to explore the freedom and artistry of pole alongside functional strength training. I can’t recommend it enough! The physical benefits are endless, but the confidence, strength, and pure joy of mastering a new move make it all the more worthwhile! 🤍 #PoleFitness #FunctionalMovement #Biomechanics #PoleStrength #PoleJourney #PoleTraining #PoleDancer #StrengthAndGrace #FitnessProgress #PoleMove #FunctionalTraining #PoleTechnique #ConfidenceThroughMovement #PersonalTrainer #MovementScience #FitAndStrong #PoleSpin #TrainSmart #StrengthBuilding

B R E A K F A S T

This currently my favourite breakfast…

- 100g spinach
- 200g frozen berries
- 30g protein powder
- 1 banana
- 300-500 ml filtered water
- 10g vital greens

+ a digestive enzyme

Packed full or raw fruits and spinach for antioxidants and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)

294 calories
1 litre of smoothie
25.1g protein

And for my friends who are interested in getting a variety of plants in their diets for gut biodiversity I’ve counted about 70 different plants/ herbs in this particular smoothie because of the mushrooms, super greens and herbs in the protein powder and the vital greens powder 💪🏽

This smoothie is delicious, quick and easy to make, portable and will keep you going all morning!

I take a digestive enzyme because my pancreatic enzymes are naturally really really low, my amazing nutritionist had me do a gut test and since taking the digestive enzymes she recommended my digestion has been greatly improved! 🤍

D A Y 2 3 - Y O G A A D V E N T - P I G E O N P O S E

The past few days have been a bit crazy, so I’m jumping back into the yoga advent today with Pigeon…

I see pigeon as more of an intermediate move, you want to build a really mobile foundation before gently exploring this one 🤍 it’s also worth trying similar moves to pigeon to build up and get the body ready for it 🥰

There are many benefits to this pose but it’s also one to ease in to and not push too far too soon 🤍

Find the full write up & posture breakdown on the website! www.wildloveyoga.com

✨ Take part in the 24 day advent challenge! Enjoy a pose a day that can help you find movement, presence and connection. Join in any time and if you’re sharing on socials be put in the prize draw for a gorgeous Yoga Design Lab mat, a self care gift box or tickets to a future event. Let’s share the love for our practice and inspire others along the way.

Take a photo of your posture and share it on Facebook/Instagram with the tag  

.flow .with.laurajayne .yoga

                                 

D A Y 1 9 - Y O G A A D V E N T - R E C L I N E D T W I S T

To relax on your back and gently twist the body is sooo wonderful! My clients always love this one and other variations!

Reclined Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana) in yoga offers several benefits for both the body and mind. It gently stretches the spine, improving flexibility and mobility, while also releasing tension in the back, shoulders, and hips. This pose helps stimulate digestion by massaging the abdominal organs and encourages the detoxification process. Additionally, the gentle twisting motion can alleviate stress and promote relaxation by calming the nervous system, making it an excellent pose for mental clarity and emotional balance.

Find the full write up & posture breakdown on the website! www.wildloveyoga.com

✨ Take part in the 24 day advent challenge! Enjoy a pose a day that can help you find movement, presence and connection. Join in any time and if you’re sharing on socials be put in the prize draw for a gorgeous Yoga Design Lab mat, a self care gift box or tickets to a future event. Let’s share the love for our practice and inspire others along the way.

Take a photo of your posture and share it on Facebook/Instagram with the tag  

.flow .with.laurajayne .yoga

                                 

Y O G A A D V E N T D A Y 4 - B R I D G E V A R I A T I O N S

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Today we explore bridge pose, this is one of my favourites! I personally love settling into these different postures for as long as feels comfortable, breathing deeply into them and enjoying the calm wash over!

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) offers several benefits, including strengthening the back, glutes, and legs while improving spinal flexibility. It helps open the chest and shoulders, which can relieve tension and improve posture. The pose also stimulates the thyroid, helps alleviate stress, and can improve circulation by reversing the effects of prolonged sitting. Additionally, Bridge Pose can promote relaxation and balance, making it a great posture for both physical and mental well-being.

Please feel free to try any variations that feel safe and appropriate to yourself and do let me know how you found them!

I hope you enjoy this wonderful pose today!!

Find the full write up & posture breakdown on the website! www.wildloveyoga.com

✨ Take part in the 24 day advent challenge! Enjoy a pose a day that can help you find movement, presence and connection. Join in any time and if you’re sharing on socials be put in the prize draw for a gorgeous Yoga Design Lab mat, a self care gift box or tickets to a future event. Let’s share the love for our practice and inspire others along the way.

Take a photo of your posture and share it on Facebook/Instagram with the tag  

.flow .with.laurajayne .yoga