Pilates
Unlocking the Benefits of Online Pilates for Women over 50:
More and more women over 50 are looking for ways to stay active that feel supportive, realistic, and fit into real life. Online Pilates often comes up as an option– but it's normal to have questions (and a few doubts). This blog answers some of the ones I hear most,...
Breaking the Cycle:
The Weight of Life: My Battle with Obesity I think for most of my twenties, my weight was manageable and probably even in my thirties–I would gain a stone or two, then lose it fairly quickly. It was much harder as I approached 40 and beyond and have been a slimming...
Shedding Pounds, Gaining Life:
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for various cancers, accounting for approximately 40% of all cancer diagnosis in the United States. According to Cancer Research UK being overweight and obesity is the 2nd biggest cause of cancer in the UK. A quick look into...
Transform Your Health
Transform Your Health with Clinical Pilates: Reduce Pain, Increase Strength, and Boost Flexibility. Imagine a form of exercise that not only helps you move with ease but also strengthens your body, and enhances your flexibility. Clinical Pilates is a transformative...
What Is Pilates
Pilates is a specific physical exercise regime that anatomist Joseph Pilates developed in the early 20th century. Joseph Pilates developed 34 exercises and, this classical method focused on centring, concentration, control, precision, breath and flow. We are...
Low Back Pain
Many people, up to 60% of adults, will likely experience low back pain. Exercise is often recommended to treat and manage low back pain. Fear of reinjury or that movement increases pain or worsens the problem are probably the most common words I hear. Resuming normal...
Forward Head Posture
Working in the world of movement and manual therapy is a privilege. It gives me the skills and tools to help people strengthen their bodies and facilitate healing or soothe and comfort them, and I also have the opportunity to educate people. I have this posture. Many...
Isometric Exercise
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...
Jack Of All Trades
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...
Pilates – The Benefits
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, meaning...