Sue Allen Hudson\u2019s career began in the performing arts. Trained in dance and drama, she later qualified in multiple dance styles, teaching dance fitness programmes such as Zumba, Latin American and ballroom-inspired classes before eventually creating her own concept centred on tap dance. Her idea was simple but powerful: combine skill learning with fitness in a way that felt accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n
Sue explains, \u201cThe aim was to create an accessible community group exercise class that would offer a fun, social and non-intimidating environment, bringing the worlds of dance and fitness together to benefit both the cognitive and physical aspects of wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sue is quick to point out that tap dance offers far more than entertainment, developing co-ordination, rhythm, balance and overall fitness that offers more than \u201cfast footwork and cool sounds\u201d and is instead a \u201cfull-body, brain-engaging workout.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sue\u2019s experience as an actor and singer shapes the way she leads her classes. Performing in front of an audience for years has given her confidence, presence and the ability to create an engaging atmosphere. \u201cLeading a class requires confidence, structure and sometimes spontaneity,\u201d she says with a smile. \u201cI do occasionally throw in the odd regional accent or comedy character I\u2019ve played on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Sue, the connection between art and movement is fundamental. When people move creatively rather than mechanically, the benefits extend far beyond physical fitness. \u201cWhen you move with intention, creativity and expression \u2013 like an artist \u2013 you\u2019re not just exercising your body; you\u2019re training your mind, emotions and resilience at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The power of rhythm and expression<\/strong><\/h4>\nOne of the unique elements of Sue\u2019s approach is the role of rhythm and musicality in movement. Because of her singing background, she doesn\u2019t simply count beats during a class \u2013 she approaches movement almost like composing a musical score. \u201cAs a singer, you naturally feel phrasing, not just counts,\u201d she explains. \u201cYou shape energy like a score, build intensity like a chorus and treat rhythm like a conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n
That musical mindset transforms the workout experience. Participants are not simply following steps or counting repetitions; they are responding to rhythm, timing and musical expression. Tap dance itself becomes a form of communication. \u201cThe body becomes both the mover and the musician,\u201d Sue explains. \u201cAs an instructor, breath awareness changes endurance. In tap especially, breath influences rhythm stability. When breathing is held, timing tightens. When breath flows, rhythm grooves.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen movement has creativity and intention behind it, people don\u2019t just exercise \u2013 they express.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThis dual role \u2013 physical movement combined with rhythmic expression \u2013 allows participants to explore a level of creativity that is often missing from traditional exercise environments. Sue believes this creative element is one of the reasons people become so engaged in dance-based fitness.<\/p>\n
For fitness professionals who feel limited by conventional formats, she believes introducing elements of artistic expression can be transformative. \u201cThink about how your movements tell a story, convey energy or reflect emotion,\u201d she suggests. \u201cEven a squat can have rhythm and intention.\u201d<\/p>\n
Being a performer, for Sue, has a revolutionary effect on her classes. \u201cA performer\u2019s perspective can be transformative for fitness professionals who feel restricted by conventional workouts. Artistic and creative movement can make classes more engaging, expressive and holistic, while still achieving fitness goals,\u201d she says. \u201cA performer encourages seeing the body as an instrument of expression, not just a machine to tone.\u201d<\/p>\n
To shift your mindset from exercise to expression, Sue suggests using any artistic skills you already have, such as dance, music, theatre or vocal rhythm, and integrating them to your warm-up. She explains, \u201cCreativity can enhance existing exercises by adding small tweaks to make classes more playful and expressive without losing fitness value. Encourage people to sync, improvise or respond to the music \u2013 they\u2019ll work harder and it feels effortless.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sue believes that integrating improvisation and creating freedom removes fear of imperfection and turns fitness into play, which sustains long-term engagement. She adds, \u201cYour attitude as the instructor sets the tone; if you move boldly, participants feel permission to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sue Allen Hudson and dance team<\/p><\/div>\n
The mind\u2013body connection<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor Mariesa Martire, dance fitness also sits at the centre of her career \u2013 but her journey into the industry followed a different path. Originally trained as a professional dancer, she began teaching Zumba when she was 24 after the birth of her daughter. \u201cI was thinking about ways I could still dance,\u201d she recalls. \u201cA friend introduced me to Zumba and I thought, this is brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n
The classes quickly grew into a thriving community. \u201cI had 55 women back then and it was absolutely brilliant,\u201d Mariesa says. Years later, however, her work expanded beyond movement alone. After experiencing severe anxiety, Mariesa began exploring Reiki and other holistic practices that helped her better understand her own emotional and energetic sensitivity. Those practices eventually became part of her professional life, allowing her to support others dealing with similar challenges.<\/p>\n
What makes her approach unique is the way she integrates those holistic principles into her fitness teaching. \u201cZumba incorporates a lot of shaking, which helps shake out trauma,\u201d she explains. \u201cThat\u2019s why you feel absolutely phenomenal after a good session.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mariesa draws comparisons to how animals naturally shake their bodies after stressful experiences as a way of releasing built-up tension. \u201cAnimals shake the trauma out,\u201d she says. \u201cAs humans we\u2019ve forgotten how to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
“Fitness and energetic practices together are very important for overall wellbeing… We work the mind, the body and the spirit. It\u2019s all connected.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThrough energetic dance movements and expressive choreography, participants are encouraged to release physical and emotional stress in a natural way. This is one of the reasons, Mariesa shares, that many people leave dance fitness classes feeling lighter and more energised than when they arrived. \u201cYou feel like you\u2019ve cleansed and cleared,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
Movement as emotional release<\/strong><\/h4>\nMariesa also incorporates simple mindfulness techniques throughout her sessions, particularly during warm-ups and cool-downs. Breathing exercises, visualisation and body awareness cues help participants connect more deeply with their movements.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor example, when we reach our arms out and pull them back in, I\u2019ll say imagine you\u2019re pulling something positive into your life,\u201d she explains. These small prompts encourage people to think about movement not just as exercise but as an opportunity to reset mentally and emotionally.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always included mindfulness with Zumba,\u201d she says. \u201cThey go really well together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mariesa\u2019s knowledge of energy systems and chakras also informs how she describes certain movements during class. \u201cI might say this movement is opening the heart or clearing the sacral chakra,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n
While not everyone in the class is familiar with those concepts, the language helps participants become more aware of how their bodies feel and how different movements affect their energy levels. For Mariesa, the combination of energetic dance and stillness-based practices creates an important balance. \u201cThe holistic therapies are very calm and still,\u201d she says. \u201cThen, with Zumba, you\u2019re shaking everything out and getting energised.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mariesa describes the relationship between the two approaches as complementary rather than contradictory. \u201cIt\u2019s like yin and yang,\u201d she explains. Together, they support a broader vision of health that goes beyond physical fitness alone.<\/p>\n
\u201cFitness and energetic practices together are very important for overall wellbeing,\u201d Mariesa adds. \u201cWe work the mind, the body and the spirit. It\u2019s all connected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Holistic therapies have really helped Mariesa to help others tune into their bodies throughout Zumba \u201cby grounding, by connecting to their Crown chakra, connecting to the energy all around them so they can breathe better. I\u2019m always reminding them to take a big breath.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mariesa adds, \u201cI think the combination of fitness and energetic physical practices is definitely important for future for overall wellbeing. We work in mind; we work in body; we work in spirit and it\u2019s all unity \u2013 it\u2019s all one.\u201d<\/p>\n
Discipline, breath and patience<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile Sue and Mariesa both come from dance backgrounds, Andi Brajer’s professional crossover sits in a completely different world: martial arts.<\/p>\n
Her two disciplines \u2013 yoga and Brazilian jiu-jitsu \u2013 might initially appear to have little in common. One is widely associated with calm, flowing movement and relaxation, while the other involves high-intensity grappling and strategic combat. But Andi sees strong similarities between the two practices.<\/p>\n
“To be a great fitness professional, you don\u2019t have to operate in a single discipline.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\u201cYoga often looks calm and slow from the outside, while jiu-jitsu is more dynamic and intense,\u201d she explains. \u201cBut both require body awareness, breath control, patience and discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her introduction to yoga was surprisingly simple. \u201cI found a voucher for three hot yoga sessions for \u00a314,\u201d she laughs. \u201cThat\u2019s how it all started.\u201d What began as a casual experiment gradually developed into a meaningful practice. Jiu-jitsu came later, sparked by curiosity after hearing practitioners talk about the martial art on podcasts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey were describing how technical and strategic it is and how it builds confidence,\u201d she says. After trying a class herself, Andi quickly realised why so many people become passionate about the discipline. \u201cI absolutely loved it,\u201d she enthuses.<\/p>\n
Teaching children through movement<\/strong><\/h4>\nToday, Andi teaches yoga to adults and coaches jiu-jitsu classes for children \u2013 a combination that allows her to apply lessons from both practices. Although the formal jiu-jitsu curriculum focuses primarily on technique, the principles she learned through yoga still influence how she guides her students, as yoga teaches a lot about patience and emotional regulation. This is especially valuable when children become frustrated while learning new skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cKids can get frustrated quickly when something doesn\u2019t work,\u201d she explains. Instead of pushing them harder, she encourages them to pause and reconnect with their breathing. \u201cWe pause, breathe and try again if they are ready. Often, they just need a moment to calm down,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
These simple moments of awareness can have a powerful effect on emotional regulation. \u201cKids often don\u2019t realise they\u2019re practising mindfulness,\u201d she says. \u201cBut those small moments make a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Andi, patience is one of the most important lessons shared by both disciplines. \u201cIn yoga you don\u2019t force the body,\u201d she explains. \u201cIn jiu-jitsu you don\u2019t force the technique either.\u201d<\/p>\n
Progress, she reminds her students, happens gradually: \u201cSmall improvements are still improvements.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yoga often looks calm and slow from the outside, while jiu-jitsu is more dynamic and intense. But both require body awareness, breath control, patience and discipline. \u201cFor me,\u201d says Andi, \u201cthey balance each other perfectly. Yoga helps me recover, stay mobile and calm the nervous system, while jiu-jitsu challenges me physically and mentally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andi does have to adapt her delivery across the two disciplines, explaining, \u201cAdults are usually motivated by health, stress relief or physical goals. Kids are motivated by play, challenge and feeling successful. So the structure is similar but the delivery is very different. You need games, movement and small achievable wins for the children.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andi uses aspects of yoga in her jiu jitsu and vice versa: \u201cI definitely pinch things from both worlds. Yoga movements are great for warming up joints, improving mobility and helping recovery after training. Breath work also helps people to relax after intense drills. They complement each other really well.\u201d<\/p>\n
She adds, \u201cYoga movement and breath work can support better focus, body control and emotional regulation, which then helps children perform better in jiu-jitsu. Learning to breathe properly helps in both. It helps kids stay calm when something is difficult and it helps adults stay present in yoga.\u201d<\/p>\n
What fitness professionals can learn<\/strong><\/h4>\nLooking across these three experiences, a clear message emerges: to be a great fitness professional, you don\u2019t have to operate in a single discipline.<\/p>\n
Performance skills can transform how instructors engage a class and create atmosphere. Holistic practices can deepen awareness of emotional wellbeing. Martial arts can build discipline, patience and resilience. Each influence adds another layer to the coaching experience.<\/p>\n
Sue encourages fitness professionals to embrace creativity and artistic expression within their classes. \u201cThe acting and creative element doesn\u2019t just make a workout more entertaining \u2013 it actually changes how the body performs, adapts and benefits from the exercise. When movement has a story or emotional objective, people move differently,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
Mariesa believes the future of wellbeing lies in integrating physical and mental practices, rather than separating them. \u201cWhen we move the body, we\u2019re also working the mind and spirit,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
And for Andi, creating a supportive environment is just as important as teaching technique. \u201cKids learn best when they feel safe, supported and when the class is fun,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf they enjoy being there, the learning will naturally follow.\u201d<\/p>\n
A broader view of fitness<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe fitness industry has evolved significantly in recent years, with increasing recognition that wellbeing is about far more than physical strength or cardiovascular endurance. Stories like these highlight the value of looking beyond traditional training methods and embracing diverse experiences.<\/p>\n
Dance, theatre, energy work, mindfulness, martial arts \u2013 each discipline offers insights into how people move, learn and grow. When those worlds come together, fitness becomes something richer and more meaningful. Or, as Sue puts it, \u201cWhen movement has creativity and intention behind it, people don\u2019t just exercise \u2013 they express.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sue Allen Hudson<\/p><\/div>\n
Sue Allen Hudson is founder of Fit4Tap: <\/strong>www.fit4tap.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Mariese Martire<\/p><\/div>\n
Mariese Martire is founder of HappiHealings: <\/strong>www.happihealings.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\u201cWhen movement has creativity and intention behind it, people don\u2019t just exercise \u2013 they express.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This dual role \u2013 physical movement combined with rhythmic expression \u2013 allows participants to explore a level of creativity that is often missing from traditional exercise environments. Sue believes this creative element is one of the reasons people become so engaged in dance-based fitness.<\/p>\n For fitness professionals who feel limited by conventional formats, she believes introducing elements of artistic expression can be transformative. \u201cThink about how your movements tell a story, convey energy or reflect emotion,\u201d she suggests. \u201cEven a squat can have rhythm and intention.\u201d<\/p>\n Being a performer, for Sue, has a revolutionary effect on her classes. \u201cA performer\u2019s perspective can be transformative for fitness professionals who feel restricted by conventional workouts. Artistic and creative movement can make classes more engaging, expressive and holistic, while still achieving fitness goals,\u201d she says. \u201cA performer encourages seeing the body as an instrument of expression, not just a machine to tone.\u201d<\/p>\n To shift your mindset from exercise to expression, Sue suggests using any artistic skills you already have, such as dance, music, theatre or vocal rhythm, and integrating them to your warm-up. She explains, \u201cCreativity can enhance existing exercises by adding small tweaks to make classes more playful and expressive without losing fitness value. Encourage people to sync, improvise or respond to the music \u2013 they\u2019ll work harder and it feels effortless.\u201d<\/p>\n Sue believes that integrating improvisation and creating freedom removes fear of imperfection and turns fitness into play, which sustains long-term engagement. She adds, \u201cYour attitude as the instructor sets the tone; if you move boldly, participants feel permission to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n Sue Allen Hudson and dance team<\/p><\/div>\n For Mariesa Martire, dance fitness also sits at the centre of her career \u2013 but her journey into the industry followed a different path. Originally trained as a professional dancer, she began teaching Zumba when she was 24 after the birth of her daughter. \u201cI was thinking about ways I could still dance,\u201d she recalls. \u201cA friend introduced me to Zumba and I thought, this is brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n The classes quickly grew into a thriving community. \u201cI had 55 women back then and it was absolutely brilliant,\u201d Mariesa says. Years later, however, her work expanded beyond movement alone. After experiencing severe anxiety, Mariesa began exploring Reiki and other holistic practices that helped her better understand her own emotional and energetic sensitivity. Those practices eventually became part of her professional life, allowing her to support others dealing with similar challenges.<\/p>\n What makes her approach unique is the way she integrates those holistic principles into her fitness teaching. \u201cZumba incorporates a lot of shaking, which helps shake out trauma,\u201d she explains. \u201cThat\u2019s why you feel absolutely phenomenal after a good session.\u201d<\/p>\n Mariesa draws comparisons to how animals naturally shake their bodies after stressful experiences as a way of releasing built-up tension. \u201cAnimals shake the trauma out,\u201d she says. \u201cAs humans we\u2019ve forgotten how to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n “Fitness and energetic practices together are very important for overall wellbeing… We work the mind, the body and the spirit. It\u2019s all connected.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Through energetic dance movements and expressive choreography, participants are encouraged to release physical and emotional stress in a natural way. This is one of the reasons, Mariesa shares, that many people leave dance fitness classes feeling lighter and more energised than when they arrived. \u201cYou feel like you\u2019ve cleansed and cleared,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Mariesa also incorporates simple mindfulness techniques throughout her sessions, particularly during warm-ups and cool-downs. Breathing exercises, visualisation and body awareness cues help participants connect more deeply with their movements.<\/p>\n \u201cFor example, when we reach our arms out and pull them back in, I\u2019ll say imagine you\u2019re pulling something positive into your life,\u201d she explains. These small prompts encourage people to think about movement not just as exercise but as an opportunity to reset mentally and emotionally.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve always included mindfulness with Zumba,\u201d she says. \u201cThey go really well together.\u201d<\/p>\n Mariesa\u2019s knowledge of energy systems and chakras also informs how she describes certain movements during class. \u201cI might say this movement is opening the heart or clearing the sacral chakra,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n While not everyone in the class is familiar with those concepts, the language helps participants become more aware of how their bodies feel and how different movements affect their energy levels. For Mariesa, the combination of energetic dance and stillness-based practices creates an important balance. \u201cThe holistic therapies are very calm and still,\u201d she says. \u201cThen, with Zumba, you\u2019re shaking everything out and getting energised.\u201d<\/p>\n Mariesa describes the relationship between the two approaches as complementary rather than contradictory. \u201cIt\u2019s like yin and yang,\u201d she explains. Together, they support a broader vision of health that goes beyond physical fitness alone.<\/p>\n \u201cFitness and energetic practices together are very important for overall wellbeing,\u201d Mariesa adds. \u201cWe work the mind, the body and the spirit. It\u2019s all connected.\u201d<\/p>\n Holistic therapies have really helped Mariesa to help others tune into their bodies throughout Zumba \u201cby grounding, by connecting to their Crown chakra, connecting to the energy all around them so they can breathe better. I\u2019m always reminding them to take a big breath.\u201d<\/p>\n Mariesa adds, \u201cI think the combination of fitness and energetic physical practices is definitely important for future for overall wellbeing. We work in mind; we work in body; we work in spirit and it\u2019s all unity \u2013 it\u2019s all one.\u201d<\/p>\n While Sue and Mariesa both come from dance backgrounds, Andi Brajer’s professional crossover sits in a completely different world: martial arts.<\/p>\n Her two disciplines \u2013 yoga and Brazilian jiu-jitsu \u2013 might initially appear to have little in common. One is widely associated with calm, flowing movement and relaxation, while the other involves high-intensity grappling and strategic combat. But Andi sees strong similarities between the two practices.<\/p>\n “To be a great fitness professional, you don\u2019t have to operate in a single discipline.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cYoga often looks calm and slow from the outside, while jiu-jitsu is more dynamic and intense,\u201d she explains. \u201cBut both require body awareness, breath control, patience and discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n Her introduction to yoga was surprisingly simple. \u201cI found a voucher for three hot yoga sessions for \u00a314,\u201d she laughs. \u201cThat\u2019s how it all started.\u201d What began as a casual experiment gradually developed into a meaningful practice. Jiu-jitsu came later, sparked by curiosity after hearing practitioners talk about the martial art on podcasts.<\/p>\n \u201cThey were describing how technical and strategic it is and how it builds confidence,\u201d she says. After trying a class herself, Andi quickly realised why so many people become passionate about the discipline. \u201cI absolutely loved it,\u201d she enthuses.<\/p>\n Today, Andi teaches yoga to adults and coaches jiu-jitsu classes for children \u2013 a combination that allows her to apply lessons from both practices. Although the formal jiu-jitsu curriculum focuses primarily on technique, the principles she learned through yoga still influence how she guides her students, as yoga teaches a lot about patience and emotional regulation. This is especially valuable when children become frustrated while learning new skills.<\/p>\n \u201cKids can get frustrated quickly when something doesn\u2019t work,\u201d she explains. Instead of pushing them harder, she encourages them to pause and reconnect with their breathing. \u201cWe pause, breathe and try again if they are ready. Often, they just need a moment to calm down,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n These simple moments of awareness can have a powerful effect on emotional regulation. \u201cKids often don\u2019t realise they\u2019re practising mindfulness,\u201d she says. \u201cBut those small moments make a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n For Andi, patience is one of the most important lessons shared by both disciplines. \u201cIn yoga you don\u2019t force the body,\u201d she explains. \u201cIn jiu-jitsu you don\u2019t force the technique either.\u201d<\/p>\n Progress, she reminds her students, happens gradually: \u201cSmall improvements are still improvements.\u201d<\/p>\n Yoga often looks calm and slow from the outside, while jiu-jitsu is more dynamic and intense. But both require body awareness, breath control, patience and discipline. \u201cFor me,\u201d says Andi, \u201cthey balance each other perfectly. Yoga helps me recover, stay mobile and calm the nervous system, while jiu-jitsu challenges me physically and mentally.\u201d<\/p>\n Andi does have to adapt her delivery across the two disciplines, explaining, \u201cAdults are usually motivated by health, stress relief or physical goals. Kids are motivated by play, challenge and feeling successful. So the structure is similar but the delivery is very different. You need games, movement and small achievable wins for the children.\u201d<\/p>\n Andi uses aspects of yoga in her jiu jitsu and vice versa: \u201cI definitely pinch things from both worlds. Yoga movements are great for warming up joints, improving mobility and helping recovery after training. Breath work also helps people to relax after intense drills. They complement each other really well.\u201d<\/p>\n She adds, \u201cYoga movement and breath work can support better focus, body control and emotional regulation, which then helps children perform better in jiu-jitsu. Learning to breathe properly helps in both. It helps kids stay calm when something is difficult and it helps adults stay present in yoga.\u201d<\/p>\n Looking across these three experiences, a clear message emerges: to be a great fitness professional, you don\u2019t have to operate in a single discipline.<\/p>\n Performance skills can transform how instructors engage a class and create atmosphere. Holistic practices can deepen awareness of emotional wellbeing. Martial arts can build discipline, patience and resilience. Each influence adds another layer to the coaching experience.<\/p>\n Sue encourages fitness professionals to embrace creativity and artistic expression within their classes. \u201cThe acting and creative element doesn\u2019t just make a workout more entertaining \u2013 it actually changes how the body performs, adapts and benefits from the exercise. When movement has a story or emotional objective, people move differently,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Mariesa believes the future of wellbeing lies in integrating physical and mental practices, rather than separating them. \u201cWhen we move the body, we\u2019re also working the mind and spirit,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n And for Andi, creating a supportive environment is just as important as teaching technique. \u201cKids learn best when they feel safe, supported and when the class is fun,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf they enjoy being there, the learning will naturally follow.\u201d<\/p>\n The fitness industry has evolved significantly in recent years, with increasing recognition that wellbeing is about far more than physical strength or cardiovascular endurance. Stories like these highlight the value of looking beyond traditional training methods and embracing diverse experiences.<\/p>\n Dance, theatre, energy work, mindfulness, martial arts \u2013 each discipline offers insights into how people move, learn and grow. When those worlds come together, fitness becomes something richer and more meaningful. Or, as Sue puts it, \u201cWhen movement has creativity and intention behind it, people don\u2019t just exercise \u2013 they express.\u201d<\/p>\n Sue Allen Hudson<\/p><\/div>\n Sue Allen Hudson is founder of Fit4Tap: <\/strong>www.fit4tap.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mariese Martire<\/p><\/div>\n Mariese Martire is founder of HappiHealings: <\/strong>www.happihealings.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe mind\u2013body connection<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Movement as emotional release<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Discipline, breath and patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Teaching children through movement<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What fitness professionals can learn<\/strong><\/h4>\n
A broader view of fitness<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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