As the weather gets colder, so many of us catch coughs and colds. A article in Marie Claire, says: “But now experts believe Pilates classes can help boost your immunity and protect against colds and flu.” Just by exercising, you will get your lymphatic system moving and help clear out any toxins. The article recommends the … More Pilates can help boost your immunity
The medical term for the ache that you get after exercise is delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). This usually comes on the following day and is at its worst the day after that. This occurs because your muscles are working harder than they are used to. As they get stronger, they adapt to the extra … More Why do I ache after exercise?
You may have seen the photo of Andy Murray holding the Wimbledon trophy aloft, whilst standing in an ice bath. This has become part of the recovery routine for elite athletes and is supposed to enhance the repair of muscles broken down and damaged during exercise by reducing inflammation. I have recently read a couple of articles … More Ice Baths
Not many of us manage the recommended five sessions per week of moderate exercise lasting 30 minutes. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has recently become a popular choice for people who are short of time. A recent episode of ‘Trust me I’m a Doctor’, ran a test over four weeks to see how moderate exercise compared … More Is there a short-cut to getting fit?
I don’t really follow football and I couldn’t name many of the England team, but I have heard of Cristiano Ronaldo. Click to see an instagram photo of him doing Pilates on the reformer with his legs in the straps.
This is a great quote, which sums up how I feel about movement. “The body will become better at whatever you do, or don’t do. If you don’t move, your body will make you better at not moving. If you move, your body will allow more movement.” — Ido Portal
More than 1,000 people took part in a Pilates class on the Isle of Man in memory of Joseph Pilates and his work there while his was interned during WW1. Read the full article from the BBC.
If you should wish to practise Pilates on demand using an online service, you might like to look at these websites, which both offer a free trial and a wide range of classes: Pilates anytime Yoopod At the time of writing I haven’t tried them myself – but I do know/know of some of the … More Pilates on demand
A recent article in the Telegraph, sponsored by Arthritis Research tells how a woman who was in despair over her arthritis found that regular Pilates exercise transformed her life. The article says: Physiotherapy, exercise, relaxation and losing weight all help, according to arthritis patients Bedtime routines or psychological methods can improve sleep Arthritis Research UK’s pain … More Exercise and Arthritis
