Body Pump

Body Pump

Posted on by Louise
So, for about 6 weeks now, I've been going to Body Pump classes twice a week at my gym. For those who don't know what Body Pump is, it is a 60 minute class where you use a barbell and weights throughout. It focuses on strengthening and toning by using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition and pretty much covers all the major muscle groups in your body so you get a full body workout. A few years...Read More

Zumba!

Posted on by Louise
Alot of people think that after scoliosis surgery, you are unable to do alot of things that you used to do. I not only do the things I used to do, I am enjoying trying new things too! I've recently started going to Zumba classes, I've never done Zumba before but it's alot of fun! I wasn't sure if I would be able to do Zumba after scoliosis surgery as it involves alot of jumping around and using your back...Read More
Physio this week – Scoliosis Gym Ball Exercises

Physio this week – Scoliosis Gym Ball Exercises

Posted on by Louise
Scoliosis Gym Ball Exercises - Post Surgery  This week I saw my physio and she gave me some gym ball exercises. I bought a gym ball a few weeks ago as I've been getting a lot of lower back pain after walking or sitting and my lower back generally feels very weak.  I think because I have three discs that aren't fused at the bottom of my spine they're really feeling the pressure!!  I feel a bit sorry for them...Read More