In September 2019, the Government updated its guidelines for exercise to emphasise the importance of building strength and balance, as well as focusing on cardiovascular exercise. The overall message remains the same: any activity is better than none, and more is better still. Under the new guidelines, adults are advised to undertake strength-based exercise at … More New Guidelines for Physical Activity

BRITS SPENDING ‘TWICE AS LONG’ MAKING TEA AS DOING EXERCISE EACH WEEK – (via HCM) A study of 2,080 UK adults by ComRes reveals that Brits spend an average of 40 minutes a day making tea – equating to four hours and 37 minutes a week – compared with an average of just 14 minutes moderate … More On Average We Spend Twice as Long Making Tea as Exercising

Colin Thackery (89), this year’s winner of Britain’s Got Talent says “I get up at 6am for Pilates and porridge”, proving that you’re never too old to benefit from exercise! Read more about him in this article from the Evening Standard.

Many Pilates exercises require us to eliminate unwanted movement by using a strong centre to keep our trunk still while moving our arms, legs or both from that stable base. Here’s an example of holding a still frame while isolating upper body and arm movement.

Here’s another quote: Change happens through movement and movement heals. Joseph Pilates In my experience, it’s almost always better to move: whether you’re fit; or recovering from an injury. Although it is tempting to rest when we hurt, rehabilitation exercises are a key part of recovery. They help build up the muscles to restore normal … More Quote: Movement Heals

According to EMD UK, Pilates is now the second most popular group exercise class with over 880,000 people taking part in classes every week. A UK survey by HFE found 70% of people would choose Pilates over yoga; most citing its potential with weight loss and muscle toning, as well as strength and flexibility training. I … More Pilates Popularity

Jennifer Aniston turned 50 at the start of this year and is looking great! In an interview with InStyle Magazine, she says: “I’m a Pilates person. It’s great. I had a hip problem. I had a chronic back, a pinched nerve and a hip problem and it’s completely solved all of it. I love it. … More Pilates celebs: Jennifer Aniston

The NHS gives guidelines for amount of physical activity that we need to stay healthy throughout our lives. How much physical activity we need to do each week depends on our age.  For both adults and older adults, 2 types of physical activity are needed each week: aerobic exercise and strength exercises. In summary, from … More NHS Activity Guidelines

Ali MacGraw starred alongside Ryan O’Neal in Love Story, a classic, oscar-winning film made in 1970. She was married to Steve McQueen for five years, during which time she didn’t work as an actress. She has devoted much of her later life to animal welfare causes. Now 80 years old, living in a cottage in … More Pilates celebs: Ali MacGraw