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Shona on Instagram: "💪🏻💪🏻"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych | There’s a time and a place to train balance. But if you’re using Bulgarian split squats to build leg strength or grow your glutes, we want... | Instagram
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Shona Vertue | BPsych | There’s a time and a place to train balance. But if you’re using Bulgarian split squats to build leg strength or grow your glutes, we want... | Instagram
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "The Cossack squat gets a lot of airtime on my page because it’s one of my favourite exercises for building strength and flexibility in ways a regular squat or lunge just won’t allow. If you want resilient hips, you’re in the right place. 🩵"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "The Cossack squat gets a lot of airtime on my page because it’s one of my favourite exercises for building strength and flexibility in ways a regular squat or lunge just won’t allow. If you want resilient hips, you’re in the right place. 🩵"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "I know it’s getting harder to reach into the back seat of the car. Strength and flexibility work together to make everyday life feel easier; not by fixing your problems, but by reducing the resistance in your body while you’re solving them. Your body is the vessel you live in 24/7. Less friction makes everything else lighter. I have follow along sequence on my @dailyten_today channel that will give you a very low barrier to consistent flexibility and strength
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "I know it’s getting harder to reach into the back seat of the car. Strength and flexibility work together to make everyday life feel easier; not by fixing your problems, but by reducing the resistance in your body while you’re solving them. Your body is the vessel you live in 24/7. Less friction makes everything else lighter. I have follow along sequence on my @dailyten_today channel that will give you a very low barrier to consistent flexibility and strength
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "I used these weights (they’re 5kgs each but you can adjust them) for my hanging leg raises and the DOMS were in a part of my abs that have been so hard to ‘feel’ after the c-section. Floor work, Pilates, even gymnastics floor work hasn’t been able to get that kind of sensation. Finally the awareness is slowly coming back 🥹 what a strange experience it is to lose. If you can relate, remember that sometimes you have to play with load and reduce the reps (ab wo
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "I used these weights (they’re 5kgs each but you can adjust them) for my hanging leg raises and the DOMS were in a part of my abs that have been so hard to ‘feel’ after the c-section. Floor work, Pilates, even gymnastics floor work hasn’t been able to get that kind of sensation. Finally the awareness is slowly coming back 🥹 what a strange experience it is to lose. If you can relate, remember that sometimes you have to play with load and reduce the reps (ab wo
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Back pain is a very triggering topic (puns aside). Strengthening glutes doesn’t always lead to reduced back pain, even if weak glutes are contributing. In fact attribution of the cause of pain is SO DIFFICULT because it’s multifactorial, it’s often related to things that can’t be ‘exercised’ away and simultaneously it can come from resting and ‘fearing’ it. However if you’re working 1-on-1 with a physio and they have lots of context about you, I’m not here to
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Back pain is a very triggering topic (puns aside). Strengthening glutes doesn’t always lead to reduced back pain, even if weak glutes are contributing. In fact attribution of the cause of pain is SO DIFFICULT because it’s multifactorial, it’s often related to things that can’t be ‘exercised’ away and simultaneously it can come from resting and ‘fearing’ it. However if you’re working 1-on-1 with a physio and they have lots of context about you, I’m not here to
44.8K views3 months ago
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "SAVE TO RAVE ☺️ and by rave I mean give those hamstrings an awesome stretch. The one on the left will just add more pressure to the stretch. Remember, to facilitate progression in your flexibility things have to move slightly beyond discomfort. We are teaching ourselves to relax in the face of discomfort (part of the reason I find stretching to be a deeply spiritual and psychological practice too). Let me know how these feel for you."
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "SAVE TO RAVE ☺️ and by rave I mean give those hamstrings an awesome stretch. The one on the left will just add more pressure to the stretch. Remember, to facilitate progression in your flexibility things have to move slightly beyond discomfort. We are teaching ourselves to relax in the face of discomfort (part of the reason I find stretching to be a deeply spiritual and psychological practice too). Let me know how these feel for you."
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Shona Vertue | BPsych | this hip sequence works for everyone and provided you do it consistently (not daily, but 2-3x per week) you will see amazing gains in your... | Instagram
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "If you want to get strong and flexible FROM HOME comment 🏠 and I’ll send you my follow along fitness programme. Also - Have you tried that upright Cossack squat? Your glute family has to work so hard to not let everything fall apart. 🍑 Can’t wait to hear how all of these felt for you."
42.9K views3 months ago
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "If you struggle with tight shoulders this might be an area your neglecting. The best thing about this stretch is that you get to lie down AND be effective at the same time. Add PNF by pushing your elbow into the ground for 10 seconds then relax. BJJ FRIENDS AND GRAPPLERS - Send this to your friend who taps early because they have ZERO range in their shoulders. #vertuemethod"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Flexibility pays off everywhere in life 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 it’s my mission to get you to see flexibility as not just a cool party trick, but something that will bring you more freedom and enjoyment. In the approach-avoidance framework for understanding our motivations (hello psychology hat), there are two core motivations: to move toward something we want (approach) and to move away from something we fear or dislike (avoidance). Most people
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Don’t let your partner skip their hip flexor stretches because improving flexibility helps everyone win. I have many suggestions for hip flexor stretching, this is truly just one of many. Thank you to my model and fiancé @jwong.ok #flexibilitytraining"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "There are some levels of tired that can’t be solved with caffeine (wild I know). In fact, as a coffee lover, I can safely proclaim that 10 minutes of these mobility exercises will have you feeling more energised than a cup of coffee in the morning. I’m not exaggerating. That said; I also don’t have an RCT to back my EXACT claim, but I do have other research in support of these stretches … When we feel stiff, tired, and sluggish, it’s often because our circula
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "I want you to feel so confident with your push ups because they are such a milestone in the training journey that can have incredible effects on our self confidence. 🩷 If you’re feeling overwhelmed by them just break your training down into 3 parts; 1. Training the actual push up even if it’s 1-2 reps with a big break between them. Basically just working really hard to try to get just one or close to one. Do that for 3 sets with as much rest as you need. 2.
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Other tips include practicing a few weeks without shoes to help develop more ankle stability (just like many of us in our first relationships, our shoes do too much). With more ankle stability and foot awareness you can support your movements way better. With unstable ankles and feet, it’s like trying to perform lunges on a little life boat (not recommended). I’m all for lifting heavier, but we want to earn the right to add weight to the bar or to our hands.
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "SAVE THIS 90s stretch routine if you want to feel better after sitting all day. Id even recommend breaking up long periods of sitting with this sequence. Drop your questions or requests and send this to that colleague who always makes too much noise when getting out of their chair."
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Using a plate instead of a barbell for the bent-knee seated good morning will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Also the Metcon 10s SURPRISED ME. I did not expect to have this kind of space and flexibility in a shoe that also supports all kinds of training. I very much recommend ❤️ (even if just for the lace tucking situation I showed you in my stories). Happy Squatting loves ❤️ #niketraining #teamnike @niketraining"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Are You Only Using Your Arms During Push-Ups & Pull-Ups? 🐒 When you’re doing pull-ups or push-ups, irradiation is a powerful way to get through intense movements - like pull ups, push ups and even heavy squats. If you’ve never heard of irradiation it’s when the tension in one muscle group (like your arms) spreads to other muscle groups (like your core and legs). This allows you to generate more power and stay more stable throughout the movement. Now for cert
562.6K views1 year ago
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "What you can’t see in the photos from this recent @elleaus x @niketraining shoot and feature, an experience that felt genuinely special, is the life unfolding underneath them. I’m a mum, still integrating what that identity means. I’m running a business, studying, and learning how to live in a world where my own mum isn’t here anymore. None of this is resolved and it evolves daily. Capacity, talent, and resilience live across many paths. However I have to sha
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "Wait… can I really make that claim? Here’s why I stand by it: your ability to move your body (in whatever way is available to you) is directly correlated with your healthspan. It’s not about doing the “perfect” squat or push-up. It’s about practising movement patterns that maintain strength, balance, and mobility, so you can stay independent and keep doing the things you love for longer. Longevity isn’t just about adding years. Ideally we see it as about addi
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "You’re never too old, tight or stiff to start stretching and/or (ideally both) strengthening. Don’t let any of those reasons prevent you from getting started. I can help. In this modified pigeon we’re also using a technique called contract relax (which is a subset of a more fancy sounding technique called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) and this is just one of many techniques that you can use to improve flexibility and control. These techniques emp
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "My new go-to before bed because - especially for these extra glute sessions I’ve been adding in to make up for all the glute gains I’m losing with hyrox training 😭 Thank goodness for VM Sculpt 🥰 90:90 x 1 min Pigeon x 1 min Pigeon Twist x 30s Quad Stretch x 2 mins Repeat both sides 🩷 Time yourself so you stay honest. Save to rave."
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Try this 10 minute, super easy introduction to yoga with Shona Vertue 😀 Watch the full yoga series here: http://bit.ly/2y6stuR 🙏🏻 | The Body Coach
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NEW VIDEO: Shona Vertue took me through this amazing 10 minute yoga session 🙏🏻 It's great for beginners and perfect after a workout 😀 Give it a go... | The Body Coach
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "let’s clear up some common misconceptions about flexibility and mobility. In flexibility research, the focus is often on static passive stretching, where gravity or body weight helps us ease into a stretch, and static active stretching, where we actively engage muscles to hold a stretch. There’s also dynamic flexibility, which involves moving smoothly through a range of motion. This is sometimes mistaken for mobility, but true mobility encompasses not only th
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Freediving has taught me so much about fear that is applicable to so many areas of my life. What are you avoiding? #freedivinggirl #fitnessmotivation
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "As the influx of home workouts roll into your feed to accompany your new years motivation - I wanted to share this video to help you make the MOST of your time and dedication. As a new mum whose available time is not only short, but also unpredictable - I am SO GRATEFUL to know how to train at home (as well as in the gym). Because the gym right now feels like a distant memory If you want more content that teaches you how to workout effectively at home (effect
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "some of y’all commented on and messaged me about my last post on the stretches to do when your mans comes over and I was inundated with “but what prep is he doing for me” and you know what you’re right … so here’s a little sequence to help your partner access more range of motion. Tbh - it’s just a great hip opening sequence so even if date night isn’t a motivator for you right now, save it, practice it and your hips can thank me later 🙃 ❤️❤️❤️"
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Shona Vertue | BPsych on Instagram: "🐎 3 stretches to do when you get that ‘wyd’ text. These days when I get a wyd text from my husband it’s because he wants me to pick him up from work because it’s raining ☔️🥲 ANYWAY - if your hips cramp when you go horse riding with your crush, you must add these stretches to your pre-game routine. Internal rotating of your thigh bones within your hip socket is what I mean by ‘internal rotation work’ and it’s really important for your hip to ha
1.1M viewsMar 11, 2025
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