Finding the right Pilates class for you can be a minefield! There are so many different variations of Pilates classes. It’s important to know what you are really signing up for and making sure it’s right for you. Finding the right Class for you! A friend of mine who doesn’t live near me recently asked…
It’s pancake day! Or Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the always the day before Ash Wednesday, which heralds the start of Lent. It is thought to have started from the tradition of using up rich foods such as eggs, butter and milk, in preparation for the fasting period of Lent. The word Shrove is…
So how do you stay in the habit of Pilates / exercise during school holidays? No sooner have we got back into our routine, another school holiday is looming! Also the prospect of getting out of the habit of our exercise routine! It doesn’t matter how long the holiday is most of us get out…
Running the London Marathon this year – how strong is your core? Increasing the mileage but finding you’re more tired with more aches and pains? Are you cross training? Then why not try Pilates as part of your training. So why should you do Pilates as part of your Marathon training? Running is a very repetitive movement which can…
So today is Peanut Butter Day. Hoorah! Peanut Butter has had a bad rap over the last few years – thought of as something to be avoided, perhaps as nice but naughty. Something to be wary of because of the fat and calorie content. I see lots of people who think it’s fine to slaver…
Does going to a Pilates class fill you with fear? Have you been told that you need to do a Pilates class but it fills you with fear? You’ve never done classes before and everyone is going to be a lot better than you? The thought of walking into the class and everyone looking at…
Why you should do Pilates. Pilates can be started at any age by anyone, men and women. Most people start doing pilates after an injury or advice from a physiotherapist. Why wait till then? Getting started before you are injured means you can carry on living your life to the full without any interruptions! So…
Deciding to exercise online can be a big decision! Will you use it? How much will it cost? Will I have the time? January is a tough month less spare cash, but it’s that time of year to start something new. Classes are an option but time can be an issue and committing regularly. So at…
New Year, New You! Hope the head’s not too sore! So it’s January, a new beginning and a time to reflect and look forward. Did you make Pilates / fitness goals last year? So what’s going to make a difference this year different from last year? We all have an idea of our goals, whether…
We might have only been live online for 6 months. But we have 30, 10 minute pilates videos online. Different levels from a new beginners course, mixed ability, intermediate and advanced sessions. But it’s not all about the level. I always describe Pilates as a circle – you need to exercise your heart (cardio) …