Pilates celebs: Andy Murray
5th Jun 2015
Andy Murray has done Pilates for years and since he had back surgery in 2013, it has become an even more important part of his fitness routine. Read more from this Wall Street Journal article.
Author: Rosemary Godfrey
Toe Socks
17th May 2015
TOETOE® say their socks promote non-restrictive toe movement, as in the foot’s natural physiology, separating the toes, increasing movement and dramatically improving the flow of information between the foot and the brain. They have regular offers on their website, but should a group of us wish to club together to buy, we could receive a 15% discount.
Aroma Natural
17th May 2015
Aroma Natural, based in North Norfolk, produce organic skincare, candles and perfume using natural essential oils. Should you be really keen on their products, or interested in becoming a reseller, they are offering Body Control Pilates students the following discounts: For orders up to £150 they will offer you a 20% discount, for orders up to £300 they … More Aroma Natural
Quote: Physical fitness is…
7th Apr 2015
Joseph Pilates published two books in his lifetime: “Return to Life Through Contrology” and “Your Health”. Here’s the first in a series of quotes from his books: “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”
Back pain and exercise
7th Apr 2015
A major review by Sydney University has found that paracetamol does not stop lower back pain or help the ache of arthritis. Instead doctors should consider prescribing exercise. Read more in this article Paracetamol ‘does not help back pain or arthritis’. A separate study by King’s College London, suggest that your genes may play a part in … More Back pain and exercise
The Anatomy of Dance: Paso Doble
27th Feb 2015
If you’ve danced the Paso Doble, you’ll know it’s all about attitude – after all you’re trying to portray a matador! It’s all about how the posture and different movements involved help tone the abdominal muscles and give a great overall workout. How are specific muscle groups targeted with the different postures involved in the … More The Anatomy of Dance: Paso Doble
Pilates Celebs: Andrew Flintoff
3rd Feb 2015
Andrew Flintoff, former England fast bowler, was advised to do Pilates to tackle his back problems by Mike Atherton, former England cricket captain. Freddie took the advice and was soon back to fitness and form. “Athers suggested I try daily Pilates exercises. He swore by them.”
The Anatomy Of Dance: The Rumba
2nd Feb 2015
Ballroom Rumba first took off in the 1930s and soon became one of the five main Latin competitive dances. It’s usually slower than its cousins (the Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Jive and Samba), but what it lacks in speed it more than makes up for in terms of toning. What characterises the Rumba for you … More The Anatomy Of Dance: The Rumba
The Waltz
19th Jan 2015
The waltz is a classic ballroom dance, which originally shocked many due to the close hold of the partners. It became popular in Vienna in the 1780s, from where it soon spread across Europe. The waltz is in 3:4 time: the first step is onto the heel and the next two are up on the … More The Waltz
