What to expect from this Yin Yoga & Meditation Guide. Yin Yoga: Invest in rest to fully restore mentally and physically De-stress Meditation: Calm and relax through the power of breath techniques Yin Yoga Guide:  Practice our Yin yoga sequence to reset and repair  My mission is to make LDM accessible to all, regardless of their shape, size and experience so they can discover a new mindset. Throughout this Reset programme I will share some insight into positive practices, nourishing foods to boost immunity as well as mindful solutions to help cope with the changes in the world ri ..read more

How can we stay safe, on track, feel great and ultimately stay cool during the heatwave? The British heatwave is here. As temperatures soar this summer Louisa suggests you train at the cooler times of the day, early morning and evening, stay hydrated and listen to your body. In the hotter weather you need to replenish lost fluids to ensure your staying hydrated. Keep in mind that during an hours exercise you can lose around 1-2 litres of water. Thirst should not be the only indicator for hydration levels (thirst is a response to dehydration). The colour of your urine is an indicator. Clear or ..read more

It can be challenging staying in shape and keeping fit when you have busy work and social schedule. Below Louisa shares her tips on maintaining a good work-life balance and how to get more movement into your everyday routine and improve your physical activity: 1. Change up your daily commute and get moving before you even reach the office or hit the streets on your way home. Walk, bike or get off a stop or two early. You should be reaching at least 5,000 steps per day but be aiming for 10,000 steps. Exercise boosts your mood and well-being and is a great way to find s ..read more

Are you looking for something to help hold yourself accountable with your fitness goals? The Louisa Drake Method has exactly what you’re looking for! Louisa has created a 31-day curated online and outdoor movement schedule to help you stay on track and stay motivated for an entire month. It's not about training yourself into the ground instead it's about creating positive changes to your fitness, health and well-being with our support and guidance. The July Challenge provides a diverse mix of exercises that reach every muscle group in your body for that all-encompassing workout. If it’s a fun ..read more

Keeping track of your workouts is a great way to make them more purpose driven, efficient, holds you accountable and honest. Whether your goal is to get stronger, improve your endurance, lose some weight or reduce back pain, a workout log is key to the planning, organising, measuring and understanding of your fitness and overall goals.  _ A workout log book, smartphone or a wearable, are all great options to track your progress, how much you lift, how far you run and if you are in a positive or negative routine. If you use Apple devices, you can easily log your workouts and health data t ..read more

Louisa demonstrates 7 safe and effective moves for an at-home pregnancy workout ..read more

It's not just about the running When training for a marathon you will likely be fixated on your distance and speed. However, to run for such a long period of time you need a strong back, core and glutes, and the integrity of the pelvis, knees ankles and feet are highly important too. Supplement your running sessions with pilates and a strengthening, conditioning workout which include a focus on the posture, core and glutes in particular. Regularly include exercises that strengthen the hips, knees and feet.  Feet are often overlooked but t ..read more

Officially the Best for Variety  We are so delighted to share that The Louisa Drake Method has been award “Best for Variety” at the Tatler Gym awards 2018.  It’s such a huge honour to have received such fantastic recognition. At LDM we are always trying to mix things up to keep the mind and body guessing and variety is what we're all about. All the LDM material is constantly changing and progressing so our clients can reap the results they need whilst not mentally and physically plateauing. You can read more about us and all the other fantastic fitness options in London in the l ..read more

The British heatwave is challenging our energy levels and playing havoc with our routines. How can we stay on track, feel great, well and ultimately stay cool? Living an active life in this heat is quite tough when your not accustomed to it. I suggest heading for air conditioned spaces to train such as studios and gyms or train outdoors early or later in the evenings when it’s cooler. Keep a fan with you and a using a facial spray will help you stay refreshed.  Hydrate on wake with water and eat a pre-workout meal suitable for the type of activity at least 1-2 hours before. This can ..read more

Wake up well and kickstart your Tuesday mornings this Summer with the Louisa Drake Method & Detox Kitchen. The inspirational LDM team will be leading a selection of outdoor workouts on the chapel lawn, an idyllic location hidden away in Pearson Square, Fitzrovia. Expect a 45 minute LDM workout al fresco followed by a nutritious Detox Kitchen breakfast pot to refuel post workout. Each week LDM will offer a different style of class, so you can enjoy a range of boutique fitness.  THE CLASSES LDM Shape Changer LDM's signature class, is an effective cardio and conditioning total body wo ..read more