Anyone in the UK can call themselves a Pilates teacher as there are currently no legal requirements about qualifications. There is a national level 3 qualification for matwork but nothing for studio. To find a teacher ask around, look in the local press or search online. Here’s a list of some of the major Pilates training … More What to look for in a Pilates Teacher

Here’s a video of me doing some advanced Pilates using the large studio equipment. This exercise is control and balance- also known as parakeet – using the push thru bar on the cadillac. Video taken at The Pilates Studio, Norwich

Most of us don’t do Pilates for weight loss, but it can be helpful as part of an overall programme that includes cardiovascular exercise. Pilates increases muscle tone and because muscles are metabolically active you will burn more calories. Pilates will also strengthen your body, which prepares it for more dynamic calorie burning workouts. Reduced stress levels are associated … More Pilates for weight loss

We’ve all been breathing alternately in and out since we were born! So why is it so difficult to co-ordinate our breath with our movement? It is just a question of practice – persevere and it will come. Joseph Pilates said that breath was the most important aspect of his exercise system: “Above all, learn how … More Quote: Above all…

Here’s a video of me doing some advanced Pilates using the large studio equipment. This exercise is the swan using the trapeze on the cadillac. Video taken at The Pilates Studio, Norwich  

If you have ever felt that you have struggled to grasp a concept or co-ordinate your breath with your movement, you are not alone. Joseph Pilates called his method “contrology” and recognised that it needs concentration and perseverance: “Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.”

Ideal Magazine recently reported that Abbey Clancy and others including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Karlie Kloss all attribute their perfectly toned bodies to regular Pilates sessions. read the article.

Here’s a video of me doing some advanced Pilates using the large studio equipment. This exercise is the airplane. Video taken at The Pilates Studio, Norwich

The author of a blog called “sportyoverforty” recently met Lynne Robinson, one of the founders of Body Control Pilates, which is the organisation that I trained with. After her Pilates session she wrote a post about what everyone over forty should do Pilates. Read it here.