HM Queen Camilla takes care of her health with exercises including Pilates. She says: “We have all got to keep active because If we don’t, we will seize up, we won’t be able to get out of bed. It doesn’t matter whether it is 10 minutes or 20 minutes, it just starts off the day. … More Pilates celebs: HM Queen Camilla

A recent UK study suggests strength-training exercises are among the best ways to lower blood pressure. It found all exercise lowered high blood pressure, but isometric exercises where you build strength while holding still, produced better results than aerobic exercises. The author says adults should consider two minutes of wall squats, or holding the plank … More Exercises for Lowering Blood Pressure

Thank you all so much for your card and lovely gifts of a ‘Rosemary Harkness’ rose and Didlington gift vouchers. It was great to see so many of you at my 20th Pilates teaching anniversary party on 3rd July. Special thanks to Serena for her organising, Linda for the cake, Christine and Sue for their baking and those others … More 20th Anniversary Party

On 3rd July 2023, it will be exactly 20 years since Rosemary qualified to teach Pilates with Body Control Pilates. “I started Pilates to help manage my pain from repetitive strain injury and found it improved my posture and made me stronger too. After 20 years, I still love helping other people manage their pain … More 20th Anniversary

It is estimated that 3 million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis. That is 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men over the age of 50. It’s never too early to start looking after your bones. In just five minutes the Royal Osteoporosis Society risk checker provides you with free, tailored advice about your … More Bone Health Risk Checker

We all know that exercise is good for us, but sometimes it’s hard to get started or to keep going. It’s important to create the habit of regular exercise. Sarah Bolitho has six steps to help: Read the full handout.

Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit. Joseph Pilates

Hugh Grant enjoys Pilates. In a magazine interview he said: “I’ve actually started working on my muscles. By doing Pilates, it helps me stay fit and young. Now [after doing Pilates], I have muscles of steel and could easily deal with giving birth.” Hugh Grant

Push Ups are one the Pilates classical mat exercises that we don’t usually do in class. They are challenging to do well and it is better to work on preparatory exercises with good technique, until your arms and abdominal muscles are strong enough for the full version. There’s a wikiHow article about how to build … More Push Ups