How to Garden without back pain.
It’s that time of year again! The garden is coming to life and as soon as the weather lets us we are back out in the garden, weeding, digging, pruning,…
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How long should you sit for in a day?
Sitting down all day is bad for your health! Shocking but true! If you do a desk job then you probably sit for over 12 hours a day, not only…
Want to join Studio 44 Pilates 10 minutes Pilates online but not convinced yet?
Want to join Studio 44 Pilates 10 minute pilates online but not convinced yet! I have been hearing this a lot with people saying they are not sure, don’t think you…
Parkinson’s Awareness Day 2018
This week is Parkinson’s Awareness week. Millions of people are living with Parkinson’s but unless you are directly involved not a lot of people know much about it. What is…
How often should I do Pilates?
How often should I do Pilates? How often should I do Pilates? It’s a great question and a hard one to answer. In my opinion any movement daily is a…
Am I too old to start Pilates?
Am I too old to start Pilates? As a Pilates teacher I get asked this question a lot! The answer is always the same NO! (But you should get yourself medically…
Why do I get cramp when I do Pilates?
Cramping in your Pilates class! Does this sound familiar? You are in your Pilates class doing the Swan Dive or Thigh Stretch for example and suddenly your foot or…
Why does my back hurt when I have been carrying my Baby / Toddler?
As a new mum we are constantly lifting our babies in and out of pushchairs, car seats and cots to name a few. After a while this can take…
How can I become more flexible?
How can I become more flexible? As most mornings I wake up wander to the bathroom feeling like the Tin Man from the Wizard of OZ! My legs feel like…
How to keep your exercise routine going through the cold weather!
It’s cold outside and the last thing you feel like doing is putting on your exercise kit and keeping your exercise routine going! Even if you don’t feel like it…
Pilates practise at home.
Pilates practise at home always seems a great idea as you leave your Pilates class after a great session, but how many people actually do it, even with good intentions!…
What should I wear to my Pilates class?
It can be daunting going to your first Pilates class and knowing what to wear is even worse! So what should you wear to your Pilates class, does it need…