When Amanda Seyfried appeared on the Self magazine, she said that Pilates is her go-to on the weekend for “stretching and toning and being long and lean.”

In an article in netdoctor, Lynne Robinson explains how Pilates can help improve “your motor control, posture, breathing and core stability and says it “promotes that perfect balance of strength and flexibility”. She describes 5 exercises to help your core, strength, flexibility and back pain. Relaxation position Knee rolls The cat The dart Squat and … More 5 Pilates Moves that you can do in your Living Room

The health benefits of Pilates are more than just core strength. Pilates looks deceptively easy. But the often-tiny movements improve balance and core strength, Bird’s research suggests. Pilates does this in part by reinforcing the bond between mind and muscles, helping people engage the right muscles in the core. This leads to better posture and … More More than just core strength

An article in The Times has reported that a major review of research concluded that “taking drugs for back pain is largely pointless”. Dr Machado, one of the researches said: “Patients with back pain should consider an exercise programme to help them manage their condition, eg aerobic exercises, strengthening/stretching exercises, pilates, yoga, core-stability exercises.” You can … More Pilates not painkillers the best cure for backache

If you want to do some extra Pilates practice at home, then there are masses of books and DVDs available. The difficulty is choosing one that is suitable for you. I recommend: ‘The Pilates Bible’ by Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw and Nathan Gardner – this is produced by the organisiation that I trained with and … More Practice at home

If Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, lingerie model for Victoria’s Secret, does Pilates to help keep her stomach flat, then it ought to help us too. She says: “I have to really work on my stomach. I’ve found Pilates great because it’s slow and controlled and you really have to think about the muscles you’re working. I drink a … More Pilates celebs: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

I think that this quote from Joseph Pilates gives hope to those who suffer from chronic pain or have become fearful of movement or exercise in case it makes their pain worse. “The Pilates Method teaches you to be in control of your body and not at its mercy.”

If you’re reading this, you may already be convinced – but if not, here are five reasons to take up Pilates. Read more in full article from the Evening Echo. It encourages you to think of your body and mind as one It could make you a better runner/cyclist/tennis player It can help with chronic … More Five reasons to take up Pilates