The Pilates Elders

The Pilates elders are those who trained with Joseph Pilates in his studio in New York in the first part of the 20th century. They went on to found their own studios from where they taught the Pilates Method. Clara Pilates – His wife, who taught alongside him and continued to run the studio after … More The Pilates Elders

Strong, Steady and Straight

The Royal Osteoporosis revised their exercises guidelines in spring 2019 for those with low bone density along the principles of: Strong           weight bearing/impact and muscle resistance exercises to promote bone strength Steady          balance and muscle strength exercises to prevent falls Straight        back muscle strength exercises to improve posture and relieve pain Whilst the strong, steady … More Strong, Steady and Straight

Young at Heart

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