We are in the Telegraph again.. I am so pleased to be able to promote Studio 44 Pilates when we were featured in the Telegraph on 25th March 2020. We are going through a strange time at the moment with none of us going anywhere anytime soon. So pleased to be able to offer lots…
Have you stocked up with Loo Rolls? Brilliant now what do we do? Sit and wait? No… We still need to move, so let’s use this time for us. As we head into a really uncertain period and are spending more time at home, we still need to keep up our Pilates. We need to…
Zoom LIVE classes to show you how easy it is to do Pilates at home with other people. Zoom is easy to use, just spend a few moments setting it up and making sure it works before the class so you don’t miss it. You can download Zoom HERE Your set up Watch the video…
Excellent article in The Sunday Telegraph re taking time out for yourself and finding calmness. In this busy world we live in time for us is usually the last thing we think of. Studio 44 Pilates gets a great mention as an Everyday Stillness Tip, taking a daily 10 minute Pilates workout for a…
Excited to be party of Louise Brogans Online summit. I will be doing a short session on How to stay healthy at work if you sit for long periods in your day ending with a 10 minute stretch and mobility session. Raise Your Visibility Online Summit – its FREE and it is going to…
WANT TO LEARN PILATES BUT NO TIME TO COMMIT TO A WEEKLY CLASS? Is this your excuse for not starting Pilates? I know it’s hard to commit as other things get in the way. But this 7 day Challenge might just be the answer. 7 days, 7 short videos (all less than 10 minutes)…
Come and try out 10 minute Pilates online in the comfort of your home. Next week I am doing a week of 10 minute Pilates online Facebook Lives. (17th September to 21st September 2018 if you are reading in the future) This is a great opportunity if you have thought about doing Pilates at home…
I am very excited to be a guest on Louise Brogan’s Social Bee Podcast. It’s a great way to learn a little bit more about me and the reason I started my online Pilates membership and how I have found my first year in the online world! Next time you are out for a walk…
We are so excited to be nominated for the Muddy Stilettos awards in the Best Yoga/Pilates Studios Category. The Muddy Stilettos awards celebrates the very best in local businesses. We would love to make the final so please do vote for us “Studio 44 Pilates” in the Leicestershire & Rutland Area. The last day of voting…
National Skipping Day, this is the 16th year of National Skipping Day! The event is aimed at school children to take up skipping as an healthy and fun form of exercise. But why not adults too? How many adults skip? According to the British Rope Skipping Association ” 10 minutes of skipping can…
Sport Relief 2018 starts Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March. This year its all about “whatever moves you”. So what better way than to do a Pilates Challenge over the week. Each day on our Facebook Page Studio 44 Pilates we will post two exercises to practise for the day. The aim is to…
Today see’s Kite Flying Day. It was created to remind us of the feeling of freedom when flying a kite! Flying Kites are a great way to get both Adults and Children outside and moving! What better a way to get out in the fresh air. You need to walk to find a good open…
I recently posted a blog about running the London Marathon. My main reason for writing it was that it is nearly upon us. I had looked through the Official training guides. They really help you plan your running training up until the marathon but there is no mention of doing Pilates and the advantages it…
As a subscriber of Studio 44 Pilates 10 minute Practise Videos you want to get the most out of it! Time is our biggest factor (check out this blog to help with Time) so instead of trawling through all the videos each time to find one you fancy doing or doing the same few each…
Do you have an internet connection? (if you are reading this you probably have!) Do you want to do some more Pilates practise at home? Are you on social media? If your answer is yes to the first 2 of questions and you aren’t on social media, that’s ok. You don’t need to be on…
Welcome to 2018, by now we are heading back into a routine with the festive season over again for another year! So have you made you SMART pilates goals yet? Hope you have check out our Blog “New Year, New You – how to make a difference”. This will give you help on how to…
Out of the habit of Pilates? Lost your motivation? Let’s get going together again! From Tuesday 2nd until Friday 5th January 2018 we will be doing a Facebook Live at 9am. On our Facebook page Studio 44 Pilates. The session will be one of the 10 minute Pilates practise video sessions from our library. If its…
Pilates Beginners course is now part of our Online subscription. Our Beginners Pilates course started FREE on YouTube . We launched with 5, 10 minute videos, so that the Pilates technique can be learnt at your own pace, taking time to go through the videos and going back over them a few times. Now we…
The mini ball, is a versatile piece of small equipment to be used at home or in a class. Here are some of the benefits to maybe decide whether its worth investing in one! Small in size 7-9″ Inexpensive Easy to transport – no excuses not to take away with you! Activates more muscles when…
Stretching It’s one of those things you know you should so regularly and you know the benefits! So why don’t we do it? Regular stretching increases our flexibility giving us better range of movement and enabling us to perform everyday tasks and sports. Stretching helps to lengthen muscles and the associated ligaments & tendons. Helping…
Have you been doing Pilates for a while now? Noticed that you don’t seen to be getting quite the same benefits as before? Maybe your body has got so use to the exercises it has stopped responding to Pilates. This is what we know as Plateauing. I see this a lot in Pilates Classes. If…
It’s December! We have all heard of the “Elf on the Shelf” an Elf sent from Father Christmas to check if the children have been good or not, nightly reporting back to him. So let me introduce Pilate Elf (although i think he needs a name!!) He’s here to make sure you have done your…
This weeks 10 Minute Online Pilates Practise Video is all about the Glut muscles. What are the Gluts? They are a group of 3 muscles that make up the buttocks. The Gluts stabilise the Pelvis, keep movement in the hip joints and when they are strong the lower back doesn’t take all the stress! They…
The Benefits of using weighted balls in your Pilates workout. Weighted Balls are this weeks piece of small equipment used in our 10 minute video. You don’t need your own weight balls as a tin of baked beans will work just as well!! (any other cans will do as well!!) Weighted balls are great for…
Pilates, stretching and flexibility! All words you hear in Pilates regularly? So could you list the exercises that increase our flexibility? You probably don’t realise you do these exercises every week and slowly will increase your flexibility. The Mermaid, Glut stretch, Swan dive, Spine stretch & the Roll down. So how often should stretch. There…
How do you like to start your pilates session? Standing or lying down? This week we start the 10 minute Pilates video standing. It’s easy to mobilise more of the body when standing, especially the shoulder and upper body area. Depending on the time of day you exercise will make a difference too, I always…
The new 10 minute Online Pilates Practise video goes online today. This weeks its all about after sport, whether its a run, class or a walk. This session is full of mobilising exercises and some added strength. How often do you cool down, even after a walk! Cooling down has many benefits after exercise, lowering…
We are so excited, this weeks video makes this our 20th 10 minute online video! Since starting in July with the launch we are so pleased with the response we are having. Our subscribes are enjoying the variety and loving the results that they have achieved for themselves . This weeks 10 minute video is…
Your new weekly 10 minute pilates video is now online. This weeks is a “Gentle Morning Start” mobilising and stretching the body ending with some strength! So when do you exercise in the morning or the evening? Most people fit in exercise when they can and sometimes that is really hard, which is why…
This weeks 10 minute Pilates Online Video is a must if you sit at a desk all day. Sitting at a desk all day can lead to an inactive lifestyle, but with a few simple adjustments you can make a real difference to you mind and body and help your body stay young Click on the…
This weeks Pilates Online Video is an advanced session for this weeks Pilates practise videos. Starting the session standing, so make sure you have room! Oh and there might be a Teaser in there too!! Why not take a quick look at Joseph Pilates teaching the Teaser! Enjoy this weeks Pilates Online Video, remember it only takes…
So have you tried this weeks online pilates video yet. This weeks video is a mixed level video so as long as you keep to your level this will be a great workout for you. Just a reminder that a new 10 minute video will posted at 7am every Monday morning!
New Online Pilates Practise Video is for Horse Riders. Pilates is great for increasing balance, strength & flexibility as we all know but it also focuses on posture which is so important for all riders. By ensuring a long neutral spine this is turn will help your horse’s balance too and help to increase both…
This weeks 10 minute online Pilates Practise Video is a great one for all those Golfers out there. Focusing on stretching & mobilising the areas you use in Golf. Especially good before a practise or match session. Even if you don’t play Golf this video is a great way to mobilise and stretch the body
Its Bank Holiday Monday in the UK and so we are having a slow morning, but this weeks new Mixed Ability Online practise video is now up and running! Depending on how you are feeling you can take this 10 minute session at the level you want. It’s ok to take things a bit slower sometimes…
We have a 6 week beginners class starting on Tuesday 12th September at 8am. Just 45 minutes this course will ensure that you understand the Pilates technique and learn the basic exercises. So that after this course you can join in a mixed ability class on our timetable. For further information please email us: info@studio44pilates.com
It’s here at last our first 10 minute practise video online with the bands. Even if you don’t have a band you can do the workout without one. Bands are great for adding extra resistance, or helping you get into positions that you normally struggle, helping create muscle memory and ultimately helping you to perform…
Exciting News we now have 10 Pilates Practise Videos online for you to chose from. This weeks Video is intermediate level focusing on core strength and mobility. Remember even at this level you can change the exercise to the level you feel most comfortable with.
We have been so excited about how our 10 Minute Pilates practise sessions have been going. We have had some great reviews. The whole idea behind this was trying to encourage people to practise and move regularly either between classes or if they are unable to get to classes. Regular practise as mentioned in the…
This weeks 10 minutes Pilates Practise Video is now Online. This weeks video is all about flowing movements together. Something a bit different to keep motivation in your practise. Still focusing on strength & mobility. So if you haven’t signed up yet why not start your 7 day free trial today.
If you haven’t signed up yet to our 10 Minute Online Pilates Practise Videos don’t delay! This weeks video out tomorrow is a Mixed ability session. Options for every level to take at your own pace. Why not try the 7 day free trail. A great way to keep you Pilates practise going through the…
Today see’s the New Pilates online video published to the site. This weeks video focuses on the Stomach Series. These are 5 exercises that Joseph Pilates put together to challenge the core. This is a great challenge that you should try in your weekly practise sessions and you will see great results. Make sure you practice…
We’ve had a couple of questions about lost or forgotten passwords, so we thought we’d show you where to go to reset this. On the login page (accessible by the link in the navigation, on the left) you’ll see a “Lost Password” link, click on this and it will take you to the reset password…
The first New 10 minute Pilates Video goes online today. Make sure you try it out! This weeks Pilates Video concentrates on strengthening the glutes and mobilising the spine, perfect for anytime of the day.
Five videos already on the website. New video arriving Monday 17th July. Don’t wait Sign Up Now.
