What happens to our Body when we sit for long periods?
We know sitting for long periods is bad for us, but do you really understand what is happening to your bodies? This week on The Pilates for Busy People Weekly…
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Do you sit at your desk all day?
Do you sit at your desk all day? As with most people, when you either have your own business or work in an office, there are days when you sit…
Desk to Stretch a Healthy way to work
Welcome to the first in a series of 10 minute videos for the Desk to Stretch series. In order to lead a Healthy working life we need to get up…
Review of Studio 44 Pilates in 2018
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…
Why good posture is important if you sit all day.
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…
What happens to your muscles when you sit all day?
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…
How to survive a conference when you are sitting all day!
(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…
Why exercise is important in your life
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…
How to get back to Pilates with 5 Pilates exercises
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…
How does the clocks changing affect our exercise?
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. …
Is Pilates good for Osteoporosis?
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…
Learn how to do Pilates at home.
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…