Government guidelines say “Older adults should also undertake physical activity to improve muscle strength on at least two days a week.” An excellent article describes the multiple benefits of weightlifting for older adults, backed up by science, in these categories: Combating age-related muscle loss and sarcopenia Burning fat and increased muscle mass Supporting functional independence … More Weight Lifting for Older Adults

Discussions on setting up The Society for the Pilates Method (SPM) started in early 2020. It was launched in October 2021 as a not for profit organisation made up of industry leading training providers. It is chaired by a group of individuals with decades of teaching, training and business experience, It has established Pilates standards covering teacher … More The Society for the Pilates Method

Body Control Pilates have been training teachers since 1996 with the mission to bringthe benefits of Pilates to all through its international network of more than 1,500 teachers. The Pilates Method offers both mind and body conditioning. By helping to rebalance your body, you will achieve the perfect balance of strength and flexibility. Pilates will … More Setting Standards in Pilates

This breathing technique can help you to relax, reduce stress or get to sleep. Make yourself comfortable and start with a full exhalation. Inhale through your nose and count to four Hold your breath and count to seven Exhale fully through your mouth as you count to eight, while making a whoosh sound Repeat for … More 4-7-8 Breathing

Overview Your pelvic floor refers to the set of muscles around your bladder, bottom, and vagina or penis. They form a sling which supports your pelvic organs. To feel your pelvic floor muscles, imagine that you are trying to stop the flow of urine (although to avoid bladder problems, you should not actually do this … More Your Pelvic Floor

I have recently been awarded the Duty to Care badge from UK Coaching, which recognises my understanding of the areas of Diversity, Inclusion, Mental Health, Safeguarding and Wellbeing in relation to the sport and physical activity sector.

When you’re pregnant, being active is important for both you and your baby. It can help to keep you both healthy and it’s safe for your developing baby. Being active after your baby is born has lots of benefits too. It’s usually recommended that you take a break from exercise between 8 and 14 weeks. … More Pilates in Pregnancy

I have recently signed up as a supervising teacher for Body Control Pilates. This means that I will be helping trainee teachers gain practical experience during my mat classes. Trainees have to complete both observation hours and supervised teaching hours. What does this mean for you? a trainee teacher may come to observe your mat … More Supervised Teaching