Author Archives: Tiffany Pritchard

About Tiffany Pritchard

Tiffany Pritchard is a Pilates Foundation member from London's prestigious contemporary dance studio, The Place. Born in the United States, Tiffany’s background is sports-based, competing in gymnastics, diving, and swimming at an early age to more recently Masters Club swimming, long distance cycling, 10k running races (with one marathon to date!) and triathlons.

Pluto the Robot

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Image of a Da Vinci Robot, supplied by Institute Surgical

Image of a Da Vinci Robot, supplied by Institute Surgical

Pluto, the surgical robot, made headlines as Chelsea Children’s Hospital successfully secured funding for the technological toy, making the hospital the first pediatric facility in London to operate such a device. Used specifically for keyhole operations, the benefits are widely known – the only problem is they cost up to £1.5 million excluding maintenance fees. So how exactly do these ‘bots work, and are they a feasible option amidst the tough economic climate?    Continue reading →

Swedish Fitness

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Image supplied by Marie Verchere at Swedish Fit

Image supplied by Marie Verchere at Swedish Fit

To many in Sweden, and surprisingly France as well, Swedish Fitness is a way of life. With classes performed anywhere from school halls to the beach, this fitness craze, also known as Friskis to the Swedes, combines a mix of aerobic and strength-based exercises to upbeat grooves such as Daft Punk, Kanye West and yes, even Abba at times. While Friskis may sound a bit like cat food, this work-out is certainly not for the felines – but instead an onslaught of women (and a few men) who are eager to burn some calories.   Continue reading →

Power Plates

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Image supplied by Nahid de Belgeonne at Good Vibes Studios

In the mood for good vibrations? We are referring to the Power Plate (of course!) – a training device that produces vibrations from its platform and then through your body making each movement more challenging and thus burning calories in half the time. Another fitness fad? It’s up for debate. London certainly seems to be embracing it as more studios open every month.     Continue reading →

Kettlebell Classes

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Image supplied by Jamie Lloyd Training

Image supplied by Jamie Lloyd Training

You’ve probably seen the bowling ball-shaped weights with handles lying around the gym, and wondered what these things are. Rest assured, we can tell you the ‘kettlebell weights’ are used for implosive work-outs aiming to strengthen the core, tone overall body and nearly knock you for six with the series of squats and swings. Brace yourself for the aftermath of pain, but hang in there for a few sessions and it gets easier.     Continue reading →