GPs should start prescribing social activities, including dancing, instead of doling out a pill for every ill, health chiefs say after research found it cut GP visits and trips to Accident and Emergency units by more than a quarter. A recent article in the Telegraph says: “Research shows half of pensioners now take at least … More GPs should prescribe dance instead of drugs
Pilates features in a Telegraph article about next year’s fitness trends. “Instead of mindlessly smashing HIIT sessions in the gym, we’re going to slow down the pace with LISS training and Pilates.” “Pilates has been around since the start of 20th century, but men are finally starting to take it seriously. Perhaps spurred on by … More 2018 Fitness Trends
I am happy to report that I recently gained a certificate from Active IQ in Level 3 Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult. Although we slow down and lose strength and flexibility as we age, by keeping physically active we can delay the aging process by 10-20 years. Benefits of physical activity for … More Pilates for the Older Adult
If you are alaready a Strictly and Pialtes fan, you won’t be surprised to learn tath Debbie’s impressive flecibility an dcore strength comes from her regular practiec of yoga and Pilates. “Combined with Pilates ensures that McGee’s core is strong and her posture is perfect. Celebrity Pilates instructor Lynne Robinson told The Telegraph earlier this year that … More Pilates celebs: Debbie McGee
80% of us will suffer from a bad back at some point in our lives and many of us feel that we should rest until it recovers – but this can actually make things worse because unused muscles get stiff and harder to get moving normally again. This article from the Telegraph describes the writer’s … More The Worst Thing for a Bad Back is too Much Rest and Relaxation
Dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get moving. As well as lifting your spirits, it also has some major health benefits. The NHS website says “Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination, and beating stress.” Dancing: is fun a cardio workout … More Why dancing is good for you!
46 year old Polly Vernon writes in the Telegraph about how she eventually tried Pilates after years of suffering from a bad back and once she’d started she caught the bug. A happy side effect for her was that she ‘accidentally’ developed ab’s. Read her full article here.
Getting a cramp while exercising can range from uncomfortable to really painful. If this happens to you, then stop and massage or stretch the affected area until the cramp passes. It would be good to avoid cramps in the first place. In my classes, I have noticed that cramps happen more often in winter, so … More Cramps
The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) has recently published a series of videos about ergonomic assessment in relation to using a computer. You can find the others on this link.
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