Here’s a quote for those who are just getting starting with Pilates. Joseph Pilates said: Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things. I started Pilates in 1999 and have been doing it ever since. Joe was still teaching when he died at the age of 83. I don’t know whether … More Quote: every moment of our life…

Winnie Harlow is an international model from Canada who suffers from vitiligo, a skin pigment disease. She has teamed up with Burt’s Bees for their campaign #BringBackTheBees. In an interview last year she says “…keep pushing for it, no matter what it is or what people think about it. If it’s your dream, never settle.” On … More Pilates celebs: Winnie Harlow

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways, in a ‘C’ or an ‘S’ shape, and the spine can twist at the same time. Symptoms vary significantly from person to person, so treatment depends entirely on the individual. The British Chiropractic Association recommends avoid being stationary at a desk for more than forty minutes at … More Scoliosis

Pierce Brosnan, recently revealed that he has taken up Pilates to keep fit and has invested in a reformer/trapeze combo. See https://twitter.com/piercebrosnan?lang=en. The large Pilates equipment has springs to provide either assistance or resistance helping to make the exercises more effective more quickly. If you’d like to try a workout, I have a reformer, trapeze table … More Pilates celebs: Pierce Brosnan

Body Control Pilates is unique in having an Ofqual-ratified ‘Level 4 Pilates’ qualification. This demonstrates that a teacher has advanced knowledge and the skills to assess and develop specific programmes for a broad range of clients, including those from special populations. I am delighted to announce that I achieved my Level 4 certificate in August … More Level 4 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Matwork

There is a four page feature on the benefits of Pilates for the menopause in August’s Top Sante Magazine with tips on helping with symptoms. See pages 72-75 of the digital magazine.

The movements at the hip joint can be seen in this diagram. They are listed below along with the muscles responsible for each action and a sample exercise. Flexion – iliopsoas, rectus femoris, sartorius, pectineus (range increases when knee is flexed) Extension – gluteus maximus; semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris (limited by the joint capsule and ligaments) Abduction – gluteus … More Movements at the Hip Joint

3rd July 2018 was the 15th anniversary since I qualified to teach Pilates matwork with Body Control Pilates in London.. We celebrated with a small equipment circuit at all mat classes and fairy cakes all round afterwards. I made elderflower and lemon (inspired by the recent royal wedding) and Philip kindly supplied gluten free chocolate.

However fit you already are, Pilates has benefits. Here’s a link to a photo of World Champion boxer, Anthony Joshua, doing spine curls at the Kubas Boxing academy. He includes Pilates in a wide range of exercises of which old-school boxing training is key. In an interview with The Telegraph he says “As a boxer, … More Pilates celebs: Anthony Joshua