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Kirsty Raynor & Alice Rickard / Q&A

16th January 2018

16th January 2018

By Shivraj Bassi

We met Kirsty Raynor and Alice Rickard for the first time at an event at partner studio F45 Tottenham Court Road. One thing led to another and we ended up supporting them at one of their amazing Burn Strength Yoga (BSY) classes at ONE LDN. We thought that would also be a good opportunity to sit down with them and find out a bit more about them.

Kirsty: "After a shoulder operation when I was 23, I couldn’t really move my left arm. After six months of physio someone suggested yoga. As the pain subsided, I became addicted to the power of yoga and then all types of fitness. As soon as Barry’s Bootcamp launched, I was hooked. That's actually where Alice and I met all those years ago." 

Alice: "We recently created Burn Strength Yoga (BSY) to take the stigma out of working out and develop a class that pushes people. Working out shapes my day and gives me those endorphins I need, and that's essentially what Kirsty and I are doing with BSY - spreading endorphins!" 

Favourite Innermost products, and why?

Kirsty and Alice: The Health Protein. We both use this vegan protein blend. It’s perfect for being on the go in between teaching classes. The Detox Booster. We love this. We're both obsessed with turmeric, which is an ingredient in this product. It's an incredible anti-inflammatory.

What's your hustle?

Alice: Through teaching classes and social media, I'm on a mission to make people, healthier and happier and most importantly ENJOY life to the max. Fitness for me has always been about enjoyment, a release from everyday stress. So it’s an honour that through BSY, we get to be a part of someone's day where they let loose, have a laugh and feel better.

What does #liveinnermost mean to you?

Kirsty: Being confident with who you are, and being comfortable in your own skin. There is nobody else in the world like you, and that's pretty awesome.

What we'd be surprised to find in your fridge?

Kirsty: Right now I've got a whole shelf dedicated to beauty products and Alice has 6 bottles of prosecco in hers!

Usual breakfast?

Alice: I have porridge every day. I like to get my carb fix in the morning to fuel me for busy days. I have it with a tablespoon of peanut butter or a scoop of Innermost's The Health Protein.

What's on your bucket list?

Alice: I really want to go to Tibet and the Himalayas! I have no idea why but I'm obsessed with the idea of going there.

Who motivates you?

Kirsty: Alice motivates me so much. We work so well together and we have the same view on life. All we want is to create a confidence club and empower both men and women to feel their best. We work hard but also play hard. It’s all about the balance!

Number one reason for taking care of your body?

Kirsty: It’s the one thing with you for your whole life. Look after your body and your body will look after you.

What's the favourite thing about the city you live in?

Kirsty: Living in London means every single day is different. I walk everywhere and I stumble across new coffee shops, galleries, small cobble streets every day. The buzz of this city still gets to me after living here all my adult life!

Current fitness goal?

Alice: I have a few: 10 strict pull-ups, 130kg deadlift and a seven-minute mile.

Favourite decadent meal?

Alice: Lobster pasta is my ultimate. If it's on any menu, I’m ordering it. That and all the sushi, all day long!

Message to the world?

Kirsty & Alice: Be kind to one another.

Head to Instagram to see and hear more from Kirsty (@kirstyraynor) and Alice (@alicerickardpt). You can also find out more about Burn Strength Yoga (@burnstrengthyoga) and get involved in one of their classes. It may be the best decision you make this January.

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Navigating Indulgence with Chloe Thomas
Chloe is a life, nutrition and fitness coach from the South East Of England. She has been a coach for 7 years now, working mainly with women. Her goal is to help women become their healthiest and become the best version of themselves, Innermost helps to achieve this.    View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHLOE THOMAS || ONLINE COACH 🦋 (@_chloeinspires_) Our topic for July is Indulgence. Tell us what indulgence means to you, and what are your favourite ways to indulge. Indulgence for me is having time away from the chaos of life - relaxing in nature, reading a book, going on a hike, seeing a friend or family. I love being outdoors and going on adventures like kayaking or surfing and I love to travel! It brings me back to “me” and allows me to re connect with myself and my values. I do also like to indulge in some yummy unhealthy food every so often too- on my holiday recently I indulged in a delicious pizza and yummy scones! How do you strike a balance between indulging in something you enjoy and overindulging to the point of excess? I think this is important as it can become unhealthy if you over indulge too much as this can lead to an addiction. If you are indulging in something excessively it may be because you are unhappy in your life elsewhere, and are using that thing to avoid the pain or discomfort you are feeling in your life. For example, I see sometimes in my clients over-eating due to emotions (emotional eating), which is where they are over-indulging to try and avoid uncomfortable feelings - which inevitably doesn't work and leaves you feeling uncomfortable and guilty. In what ways can indulging in something be beneficial to our mental health and well-being? I guess it is important to take time out from our “go-go” lives where our brains are constantly being stimulated - especially due to our phones. So taking time to indulge in having time out with your friends or alone is important. I also think it is important to indulge in nice foods from time to time - especially in social situations.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHLOE THOMAS || ONLINE COACH 🦋 (@_chloeinspires_) How can indulging in certain activities, such as eating or drinking, have negative impacts on our physical health? Over eating or drinking can leave us feeling low in energy, low in mood and tends to exacerbate anxiety, aka “hangxiety” when it comes to alcohol. It can also cause weight gain and inflammation within the body which can lead to auto-immune diseases and illness. It is important to be conscious of not over-indulging in these two things too much - it's about striking that balance between a healthy amount and an excessive amount. How can we practice self-control and limit indulgences in order to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? I think it is important to think about our future and what damage over indulging can do to our health long term. I try and remind myself of this. And even thinking of how you will feel the next week or day if you over indulge. For example, when I drink too much alcohol I sleep bad, it effects my training, my mood, my cravings etc - so I don’t drink often or in excess. I remind clients to think of their ‘why’ and also where they want to be in 5 months and 5 years time. Can indulgence ever be considered a form of self-care, or is it always a potentially harmful behaviour? I personally think it’s about that balance I mentioned before. For example, on my recent holiday I had a big pizza to myself which was overindulgent BUT I rarely have pizza - think the last time was February! So it’s fine for me to do it once in a while. I think too much indulging in anything is a sign that you may be not content in your life and are looking for something on the outside to soothe something uncomfortable on the inside (mentally speaking). What Innermost product(s) have you been loving recently? Definitely the The Digest Capsules I love them and so do my clients! They help with my bloating and IBS massively. I also love The Relax Capsules for around my period when i have PMS and trouble relaxing. They are great! Our final question is ... What’s your innermost desire that you’re hoping comes true this year? To reach even more women across the world to join my community of women and reach their healthy and fitness goals, build a better relationship with food and learn how to love their body again! I want to get women off fad diets and know there are easier ways to be healthy and lose weight! I would really like to be at the point where I can hold retreats for them by the end of the year. That's a wrap on this months interview questions. Thank you so much Chloe for your time! it’s been a pleasure chatting with you! To keep up with Chloe be sure the follow them on _chloeinspires_ Read more
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