by Fiona Palmer | Jul 27, 2023 | Pilates
This week opened up a great conversation around isometric exercise. My clients are keen on doing the right kind of exercise at the right time in the right way. They are very knowledgeable. We had a great discussion about isometric exercise after a few had seen...
by Fiona Palmer | Jan 9, 2023 | Pilates
Who are you ? I know a little about lots of things. I have done extensive training in a few modalities but do not have an in depth knowledge of the subject, like reformer pilates for instance. I do not have years of experience gained from teaching this method. My...
by Fiona Palmer | Dec 7, 2022 | Pilates
Pilates – what are the benefits and why join me as a clinical pilates practitioner? Up to 90% of the population suffers low back pain at some point. Many recover within six weeks. A study has estimated that chronic low back pain occurs in 85-90% of patients,...
by Fiona Palmer | Feb 8, 2022 | Pilates
I included a stretch and relax session in my programme every Friday for two years. It always has the fewest participants, and a common comment is, “you are not really doing anything”. Every movement we make is dependent on the range of motion we have...
by Fiona Palmer | Jan 7, 2022 | Pilates
What is it? The Greek word “hypo” means under (or less and adding pressure). Hypopressive Breathing and Postural Exercise The technique first came about in the 1980s when developed as Abdominal Hypopressive Technique by Marcel Caufriez. Caufriez...
