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Rocky rocks the Reformer! Sylvester Stallone’s still got it at 70…and now we know why. Click to see a video on instagram.

I mentioned the first part of this quote in an earlier post. Here’s the whole thing: Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied … More Quote: Physical fitness is…

I recently attended two days of training about Breast Cancer. In the UK, 1 in 2 people will get cancer some time in their lives; and 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. Risk factors are: age – 80% of breast cancers are in women over the age of 50 lifestyle – about 40% … More Breast Cancer and Pilates

Improvements in public health, education and medicine mean that we are living much longer. By 2035, people aged over 65 living in the UK are expected to exceed 17 million. That will be almost one in four people. As we age, can we still maintain good health and keep our independence? This is the aim … More Young at Heart

Lewis Hamilton already has five world driver titles, but he is still working to improve. In January, he revealed his new fitness regime, using Pilates and yoga to increase his core strength, on Instagram. Read the full article in the Daily Mail.

The hamstrings are tendons (strong bands of tissue) at the back of the thighs that attach the large thigh muscle to the bone. The term “hamstring” also refers to the group of three muscles that run along the back of your thigh, from your hip to just below your knee. The hamstring muscles aren’t used … More The Hamstrings

Thank you for completing the brief survey included with your annual renewal forms. I’ve collated your responses in this post. I’ve paraphrased your answers to keep them anonymous. The average difficulty ratings that you gave for your classes were: Monday 9.15am 6.10 Monday 6pm 7.60 Monday 7pm 6.50 Monday 8pm 4.75 Wednesday 6pm 6.44 You … More Survey Responses 2019

Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home. Start with RICE therapy for the first 48 hours: Rest – Stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury. Ice – Apply an ice pack (such as a bag of frozen peas in … More Injury Recovery

I strongly believe that doing Pilates under the guidance of a qualified instructor is the best way to benefit from the exercises. Online videos can be useful for extra practice at home or while you’re away. The NHS has a couple of free videos: Pilates for Beginners Pyjama Pilates