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.”
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
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
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.”
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 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
Changing our diets can have a huge effect on our overall health. However, did you know that eating certain foods can actually promote healthy joints as well as helping prevent conditions sfish2uch as arthritis and osteoarthritis? Glucosamine is a compound found naturally in the body that produces glucosaminogly, a molecule that repairs cartilage. The older … More Nutrition for Joints and Connective Tissues
If you’d like to start the New Year with some new clothes to wear to class or equipment for practising at home, read on. Aldi in Brandon currently have a range of Pilates clothing and equipment, including mats, rollers, circles and weights – all at bargain prices. Asquith of London have a 50% sale and 15% … More Pilates clothing and equipment
No footballer wants to admit he’s over the hill, but in this article from the Telegraph one Sunday footballer learned to accept his physical limitations. Having been injured, he tried Pilates because he had heard that it was recommended both to prevent injury and to enhance performance “I thought I was hard, but here – … More Football 0 : Pilates 1
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