The hamstrings are tendons (strong bands of tissue) at the back of the thighs that attach the large thigh muscle to the bone. The term “hamstring” also refers to the group of three muscles that run along the back of your thigh, from your hip to just below your knee. The hamstring muscles aren’t used … More The Hamstrings

Thank you for completing the brief survey included with your annual renewal forms. I’ve collated your responses in this post. I’ve paraphrased your answers to keep them anonymous. The average difficulty ratings that you gave for your classes were: Monday 9.15am 6.10 Monday 6pm 7.60 Monday 7pm 6.50 Monday 8pm 4.75 Wednesday 6pm 6.44 You … More Survey Responses 2019

Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home. Start with RICE therapy for the first 48 hours: Rest – Stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury. Ice – Apply an ice pack (such as a bag of frozen peas in … More Injury Recovery

I strongly believe that doing Pilates under the guidance of a qualified instructor is the best way to benefit from the exercises. Online videos can be useful for extra practice at home or while you’re away. The NHS has a couple of free videos: Pilates for Beginners Pyjama Pilates

Here’s a quote from Joseph Pilates about the need to concentrate in order to perform the exercises correctly so as to benefit from them. “Concentrate on the correct movement each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits. Correctly executed and mastered to the point of subconscious reaction, … More Quote: Concentrate on the correct movement…

Here’s a video of me doing some advanced Pilates using the large studio equipment. This exercise is Climb a Tree on the ladder barrel.

Whilst I always recommend that Pilates is best done under the instruction of a qualified teacher, you may wish to do some extra practice at home or away, Here are a couple of online subscription services (others available), which offer a range of classes you can do on demand. Both have free trials, so you … More Online Pilates Classes

Here’s a quote for those who are just getting starting with Pilates. Joseph Pilates said: Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things. I started Pilates in 1999 and have been doing it ever since. Joe was still teaching when he died at the age of 83. I don’t know whether … More Quote: every moment of our life…

Winnie Harlow is an international model from Canada who suffers from vitiligo, a skin pigment disease. She has teamed up with Burt’s Bees for their campaign #BringBackTheBees. In an interview last year she says “…keep pushing for it, no matter what it is or what people think about it. If it’s your dream, never settle.” On … More Pilates celebs: Winnie Harlow