Movement should be approached like life – with enthusiasm, joy and gratitude – for movement is life, and life is movement, and we get out of it what we put into it. Ron Fletcher, Pilates Trainer (1921-2011)
Women come in all shapes and sizes with all abilities and from all backgrounds. Some are expert sportswomen, some are a bit rubbish. It doesn’t matter. The important thing is to get active. Read more at This Girl Can Men often shy away from Pilates because it seems like a female-dominated practice. But in reality, … More Pilates is for Everyone
HM Queen Camilla takes care of her health with exercises including Pilates. She says: “We have all got to keep active because If we don’t, we will seize up, we won’t be able to get out of bed. It doesn’t matter whether it is 10 minutes or 20 minutes, it just starts off the day. … More Pilates celebs: HM Queen Camilla
A recent UK study suggests strength-training exercises are among the best ways to lower blood pressure. It found all exercise lowered high blood pressure, but isometric exercises where you build strength while holding still, produced better results than aerobic exercises. The author says adults should consider two minutes of wall squats, or holding the plank … More Exercises for Lowering Blood Pressure
Thank you all so much for your card and lovely gifts of a ‘Rosemary Harkness’ rose and Didlington gift vouchers. It was great to see so many of you at my 20th Pilates teaching anniversary party on 3rd July. Special thanks to Serena for her organising, Linda for the cake, Christine and Sue for their baking and those others … More 20th Anniversary Party
Skipping (aka jumping rope) is not just for children. It can be incorporated into your regular exercise routine. It is versatile, you can go slow and steady for a low-impact workout or increase the intensity, for example with high-knee jumps. Benefits of skipping can include: Before starting to skip, if you have osteoporosis, check the … More Skipping
On 3rd July 2023, it will be exactly 20 years since Rosemary qualified to teach Pilates with Body Control Pilates. “I started Pilates to help manage my pain from repetitive strain injury and found it improved my posture and made me stronger too. After 20 years, I still love helping other people manage their pain … More 20th Anniversary
It is estimated that 3 million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis. That is 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men over the age of 50. It’s never too early to start looking after your bones. In just five minutes the Royal Osteoporosis Society risk checker provides you with free, tailored advice about your … More Bone Health Risk Checker
We all know that exercise is good for us, but sometimes it’s hard to get started or to keep going. It’s important to create the habit of regular exercise. Sarah Bolitho has six steps to help: Read the full handout.
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