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Mar 14, 20230 min read


Our class for a Healthy Back
Gemma Pearce Fitness operates online classes and face to face classes around Didcot & Abingdon, UK. Gemma Pearce Fitness has been...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Are you a Weekend Fitness Warrior?
Weekend warriors get as much out of their fitness Are you finding it difficult to fit as much exercise into your week as you’d like? The...
Nov 29, 20222 min read


Latin Aerobics to spice up your workout!
Autumn is my favourite time of year. But not for the fallen leaves, pumpkins and hot chocolates – no, no, no – it’s because it’s Strictly...
Nov 1, 20222 min read


When Is the Best Time to Exercise?
Morning or evening? When is exercise at its most effective? I’m often asked, ‘when is the best time to exercise?’ The reality is, it’s...
Oct 6, 20222 min read


Exercising for Bone Health
We're all aware that it’s important to look after our bones as we get older. Bones matter because they have a vital job to do, working...
Sep 18, 20222 min read


How does your period affect your exercise?
I found it so refreshing to hear Dina Asher-Smith speak out about how her period impacted her 100m race at the recent European...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Pilates vs Yoga
Pilates vs Yoga: Does it have to be either/or? There are a lot of similarities between Yoga and Pilates but people tend to be fans of...
Aug 15, 20222 min read


All About Flexibility
How flexible are you? Can you touch your toes to get your socks on? Can you check your blind spot in the car? Can you scratch that itch...
Jul 25, 20222 min read


11 reasons stretching feels so good
1. Good for Circulation Key for maintaining optimal health as it ensures blood and oxygen continuously flow and allows every organ to...
Jul 25, 20222 min read


Up Your Activity with NEAT!
Having a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about eating the right stuff and going to a few fitness classes each week, it’s about how we move...
Jul 6, 20223 min read


Pilates - Shoulder Bridge
The shoulder bridge is one of those staple Pilates moves that we love at Gemma Pearce Fitness. In fact it's my very favourite! It’s great...
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Don’t let DOMS put you off exercise
What on earth is DOMS? DOMS is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - the soreness that you feel after exercise, the stiffness, aches and pains...
Jun 12, 20222 min read


The Pilates Roll Down
Anyone who has been to a Gemma Pearce Fitness Pilates class in person or online will know that one of our favourite exercises is the...
Nov 3, 20213 min read


Why is a rest day important?
Our exercise routines have changed quite a lot in the last few years! Some of you are back to classes, some are enjoying online… and some...
Oct 14, 20212 min read


Hydration: All you need to know about water & exercise
Young or old, Olympic athlete or weekly workout warrior, water is essential to our health and wellbeing. It lubricates our joints and...
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Legs Bums & Tums
Very few classes have been around as long as Legs, Bums and Tums – the fitness industry loves shiny new concepts but LBT has really stood...
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Pilates is a must for runners (and non-runners!)
Many people turned to running during the past year, as a way of getting out of the house and getting fit in the fresh air. Lots of people...
Sep 1, 20212 min read


Do I really need to warm up and cool down?
You’re short of time but are desperate to fit a quick workout into your day – it won’t hurt to miss out on the warm-up and cool-down,...
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Don’t sweat it - everything you need to know about perspiration
In my business, sweating is a kind of badge of honour - it makes me feel proud that I’ve done a good thing for my body. It really doesn’t...
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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