If you’d like to buy a pair of the red and yellow prickly balls that we use in class, they are made by Physical Company and are available from amazon on this link. If you prefer the blue spiky balls that we occasionally use in our circuit classes, they are made by Sissel and are … More Balls, Balls, Balls

Pilates could help take some of the pain out of the menopause. A recent article in the Daily Mail is drawn from the European Menopause Society’s journal report of a Spanish study. “They said that while swimming, dancing and other forms of activity all have benefits, Pilates, weight lifting and high intensity interval training are likely … More Pilates for menopause

In my last post, I referred to an article by a male journalist enthusing about Pilates and the benefits that he gets from it. Here’a a buzzfeed article with 29 Pictures That Prove Pilates Isn’t For Men!

Although Pilates mat classes are usually dominated my women, Pilates is for men too – after all the exercise system was developed by a man to suit both men and women. In the Evening Standard magazine, Nick Curtis describes the benefits that he gets from Pilates and yoga. “If anything I find the Pilates more physically … More Pilates for men

Joseph Pilates believed that the stress of modern living could be relived through his exercise method. That was in the early 20th century and I think it’s just as true today: “A body free from nervous tension and fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well balanced mind, fully capable of … More Quote: A body free from…

You can lose a lot of fluid during exercise, especially when it’s hot, so it’s important to drink enough before, during and afterwards.  If you’ve drunk sufficiently throughout the day, you shouldn’t need to guzzle a litre of water at class! Too much If you drink too much water, you can dilute the salts in … More Drinking too much or too little for exercise

Once of the basic principles of Pilates is ‘centring’ that is the act of engaging the core muscles which support your lower back. Principally, these are: your pelvic floor, transversus abdominus and multifidus. You may be confident with contracting your pelvic floor, but if you’re not and you’re a woman, a recent article in the … More Exercising your pelvic floor… via Bluetooth?

If you have read my About page, you will know that I started Pilates due to RSI. Here are my notes on the subject with recommendations on things that you can do if you suffer from it. The bad news is that there’s no cure for RSI. The good news is that you can manage the … More Repetitive Strain Injury

A recent article in Candis Magazine recommended exercise in general and Pilates in particular as one of 10 ways that you can feel happier. “Exercise stimulates endorphin release, making you feel good.” Other ways include: get more daylight and vitamin D by spending time outside in the sun drink green tea eat some dark chocolate review your … More 10 Ways to Feel Happier