Did you know that you can refer yourself for physiotherapy on the NHS? Self-referral is particularly suitable for people with relatively simple conditions such as joint pain, strains or other injuries. If your GP is in Suffolk, contact Allied Health Professionals Suffolk who provide physiotherapy services for patients in East Anglia, at physioselfrefer.co.uk/ahps. If your GP is in West … More Refer yourself for physiotherapy
Lynne Robinson co-founder of Body Control Pilates has created a new Pilates App. It offers a programme of exercises that can make a real difference to the way you live your life, promoting better posture, balance, strength and flexibility. It is available on both Apple and Android platforms and you can get started for just £0.69! Highlights … More New Pilates App
Lynne Robinson, co-founder of Body Control Pilates describes how Pilates helps her remain fit as she gets older. She is seeing the benefits in having plenty of strength and flexibility to meet the demands of looking after her new granddaughter. Read the full article in the Daily Express.
Before starting, please see this disclaimer. The exercises Start by lying in your back with your legs bent, your arms resting by your sides and your head supported by a cushion. Alternatively, you can support your head on a 2/3 inflated soft overball. Neck Rolls (to mobilise your neck) – gently roll your neck as … More Three exercises for necks
After a tough workout or FitSteps® class, resting may seem like a great way to recover. However, studies have shown that this is not the best way to recover from an intense workout – Active Recovery is what you want! Active Recovery means engaging in low intensity exercise after workouts. This also means on the … More Exercise Recovery
You may or may not approve of Miley twerking or swinging around apparently naked on a wrecking ball, but you must be impressed by her figure! “So how does Miley stay in such incredible shape? Pilates.” Read more…
“Stretching is the best way to warm up before exercising” Stretching is not the best way to warm up, particularly before any type of training, because your muscles are cold. Stretching cold muscles can be like trying to stretch old elastic bands. They can snap!! The best way of warming up your muscles is light … More Warm Up Myths
Two popular carbohydrate myths… 1. Eating carbs makes you FAT! Carbs have received a bit of a bum rap recently, as medical research demonstrates that lower carbohydrate diets are more effective for obese people who seldom exercise. However, for a reasonably healthy individual aiming to build metabolically active muscle tissue, carbs are an absolute must-have. … More Carbs
For those of you who enjoy using the small equipment at our Pilates circuit classes and are interested in buying any of it to use at home, here’s where you can get it: From me From amazon.co.uk * Also available from sisseluk.com Some of the above come with instructions or you can do the exercises … More Small equipment links
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