For those of you who enjoy using the small equipment at our Pilates circuit classes and are interested in buying any of it to use at home, here’s where you can get it: From me resistance bands (the same as those we use in class, approx. 175cm) From amazon.co.uk foam rollers (90cm x 15cm) * red … More Small equipment links
Disclaimer These exercises are intended to help those of you who wish to do some practice at home. You should already be familiar with them having attended a regular Pilates class. If not, I recommend that you start with a qualified instructor before attempting them. ABC’s Whenever you practice Pilates, remember your ABC’s: Alignment – start … More Three exercises for backs
Need to know! When we talk about recovering, we are not just talking about one factor; it is multi-faceted. In simple terms, you are trying to return your body to the pre-exercise state. You should aim to: Remove any residual waste products from your muscles Refuel and re-hydrate Minimise any muscle or joint damage caused … More Essential Post-Exercise Recovery Tips
Check out this article from the Sunday Express about how Ian Waite first got into dancing. and more about what he has to say on FitSteps: “So many women tell me, ‘I’d really like to go to a ballroom class but I don’t have anyone to go with.’ With this, you can do all the dances … More Talent on Tap
Madonna has included Pilates in her workout for many years. It’s one of the reasons that she is still so fit. The Daily Mail has a recent report about her leaving a Pilates session “…it seems she made a wise choice of workout, as is said to help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the … More Pilates celebs: Madonna
Mark Foster, Olympic swimmer, has racked up 47 international swimming medals – so he knows a thing or two about fitness! He says: “FitSteps® isn’t for everybody… but it is for the majority of people! Everyone can do it. There are so many positives to it. A lot of people don’t know where to start, but … More Why Mark Foster Thinks FitSteps® Is Great
If you’d like to practice your FitSteps steps home, a limited edition DVD is now available. It covers the waltz, quickstep, cha cha and jive and costs £17.99.
Need to Know! The Law – what has to go on a food label – and what doesn’t! Certain things have to be included on food labels by law. These include the name of the food, the weight of the food, the ingredients (starting with the largest), use by or best before dates, recommended storage … More Understanding What’s In What You Eat
Whatever exercise you do, whether it’s Pilates, FitSteps, running or just a brisk walk around the park, and irrespective of your cup size, your breasts are fragile organs and they need support. During repetitive or high impact sport, breasts bounce. This pulls on the ligaments forcing them to stretch and because they are not elastic, … More Why you need a sports bra
