I have just been spending some time reflecting on how Studio 44 Pilates has gone in 2018. It’s been a great exercise for me personally. Not only reminded of what I have achieved this year but also what my members have achieved too. How did it start? I launched my 10 minute membership In July…
How good is your posture? Do you feel stiff after a day sitting at your desk? Back aching, tension in your shoulders or between your shoulder blades? This is how I feel after sitting for a couple of hours and I do a lot of movement in my day! Your posture is important We were…
We are starting to realise that sitting for long periods is bad for you. It’s like smoking or over eating neither is good in the long run. We know that sitting can increase your risks of Heart disease, Obesity, Diabetics and Cancer to name but a few. But have you thought about the impact…
(Photo Catherine Berry – Entirely Catherine Photography) Last week I went to The Content Live Conference in London. No it wasn’t anything to do with Pilates. It was organised By Janet Murray from Love Marketing and Make Money. This is a online business group that I belong too to help me build my business online. …
This week the health secretary Matt Hancock outlined his vision for the NHS, and about helping people making healthier choices. In his speech he said “Last year Emergency admission in A&E went up 6.6% which the NHS can’t cope with. But it’s not all about money, preventing ill health can transform lives and society for…
Have you been busy lately with family and work and Pilates has taken a back seat. But it’s been on your mind again as you feel stiff, have lower back pain and maybe you are visiting a physio again. You need to get you Pilates mojo back again Only you know why you…
This weekend (October 2018) see the end of British Summertime and the mornings getting lighter. This is great news for those of us who like to exercise in the morning. So will you make use of your extra hour by exercising or stay in bed! Benefits of exercising in the morning? There are several things…
Osteoporosis is a problem worldwide effecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 and above. Today is National Osteoporosis Day highlighting the condition “to love your bones, protect your future” What is Osteoporosis? A condition where the bones become brittle and become at greater risk of fractures. Fractures potentially causing life…
Have you been told that you need to do Pilates? To help an injury, improve flexibility or just to strengthen your core for everyday life. Still not got round to it? TIME is the biggest factor in our lives. Lack of it stops us doing the things we’d like to or should do to…
7 Day Beginners Pilates challenge My 7 Day Beginners Pilates challenges start’s on Monday 14th January 2019. Don’t worry you can still join and take part. People usually take Pilates up when they receive an injury and are advised to do as part of their rehab. In fact I would say that over 90% of…