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The Marpole Blog
Welcome to the Marpole Retreats blog filled with articles surrounding everything wellbeing, to help you reach your full potential & improve your life. New posts every week, so stay tuned!


How Moving Helps You Recover from Sitting All Day
Sitting for long stretches - whether you're stuck in an office or working from home - is really starting to take a toll on our bodies, and not just our backsides. While it may not seem that bad at the time, being rooted to your chair for hours on end can quietly wreak havoc on posture, energy, mood, and overall health. The good news is that getting some movement in the right way can actually reverse a lot of this damage . That's what our fitness classes in Edinburgh at Marpo
1 day ago


Low-Impact vs High-Energy Workouts: What Your Body Really Needs
Do you really need to go all out, sweat buckets and feel exhausted to get results? Or is that just something we have been told for years? With so many fitness classes that Edinburgh has to offer, it can feel confusing trying to work out what your body actually needs. One day you feel full of energy and want to move fast. The next, you feel stiff, tired or overwhelmed and the thought of jumping around feels like too much. The truth is, both low-impact and high-energy workouts
Jan 19


Zumba, Barre or Boxercise? How to Choose the Right Workout for Your Fitness Goals
There’s so many options out there, but choosing the right workout for your personal style can make all the difference. Not just to your fitness, but to how you feel about moving your body in the first place. With so many fitness classes Edinburgh has to offer, it is easy to feel unsure where to start or what will actually suit you. Some days you want something sweaty, loud and energising. Other days you want something slower, more controlled or even deeply relaxing. At Marpo
Jan 11
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