Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium which helps keep your bones and muscles strong. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, diet and supplements.  In the spring and summer, most people get all the vitamin D they need from sunlight on their bare skin. In the autumn and winter the government recommends … More Vitamin D

Resistance Bands

The purple resistance bands I now sell are rather slippery when compared with the one I’ve been using for years. An online search suggested this might be due to a lubricant used in manufacturing, which might be removed by washing. I did a trial. I don’t remember the bands I used to sell being slippery … More Resistance Bands

What is Reformer Pilates?

The reformer is the most well known of the large Pilates studio equipment. Like the cadillac and wunda chair, it uses springs which can be adjusted to provide assistance to support you, or resistance to challenge you. The reformer has a sliding carriage that moves as you push against the footbar or pull on the … More What is Reformer Pilates?

Pilates and Yoga

I have practiced yoga since my teens and Pilates since my thirties. I choose to become a Pilates teacher because I felt that Pilates had done more to improve my posture, overall strength and generally transform my body. I wanted to learn more about it and to help others to do the same. I still … More Pilates and Yoga

Exercise for Depression

When you’re depressed, you might feel you don’t have enough energy to exercise. However, exercise can boost your mood, especially if you have mild to moderate depression. All types of exercise can be helpful. Find something you enjoy, so you can do it regularly. Pilates is low-impact and exercises can be adapted to suit your … More Exercise for Depression