Your sacroiliac (SI) joint is where your sacrum (base of your spine) joins your iliac crest (part of your pelvis). Like other joints, it can be injured or may degenerate, causing pain usually on one side of your lower back, or in one of your buttocks or legs. It may not always be clear whether … More Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Thank you for completing the brief survey included with your annual renewal forms. I’ve collated your responses in this post. I’ve paraphrased your answers to keep them anonymous. The average difficulty ratings that you gave for your classes were: Monday 9.15am 5.9 Monday 10.30am 8.0 Monday 6pm 7.3 Monday 7.15pm 6.6 You said that the … More Survey Responses 2022

I have recently completed the online course ‘Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity+’ from UK Coaching. Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety across all age groups. Taking part in an exercise class, such as Pilates can help to: reduce stress, improve mood, lift self-esteem, lower depression and … More Mental Health Awareness

Government guidelines say “Older adults should also undertake physical activity to improve muscle strength on at least two days a week.” An excellent article describes the multiple benefits of weightlifting for older adults, backed up by science, in these categories: Combating age-related muscle loss and sarcopenia Burning fat and increased muscle mass Supporting functional independence … More Weight Lifting for Older Adults

Discussions on setting up The Society for the Pilates Method (SPM) started in early 2020. It was launched in October 2021 as a not for profit organisation made up of industry leading training providers. It is chaired by a group of individuals with decades of teaching, training and business experience, It has established Pilates standards covering teacher … More The Society for the Pilates Method

Body Control Pilates have been training teachers since 1996 with the mission to bringthe benefits of Pilates to all through its international network of more than 1,500 teachers. The Pilates Method offers both mind and body conditioning. By helping to rebalance your body, you will achieve the perfect balance of strength and flexibility. Pilates will … More Setting Standards in Pilates

This breathing technique can help you to relax, reduce stress or get to sleep. Make yourself comfortable and start with a full exhalation. Inhale through your nose and count to four Hold your breath and count to seven Exhale fully through your mouth as you count to eight, while making a whoosh sound Repeat for … More 4-7-8 Breathing

Overview Your pelvic floor refers to the set of muscles around your bladder, bottom, and vagina or penis. They form a sling which supports your pelvic organs. To feel your pelvic floor muscles, imagine that you are trying to stop the flow of urine (although to avoid bladder problems, you should not actually do this … More Your Pelvic Floor

I have recently been awarded the Duty to Care badge from UK Coaching, which recognises my understanding of the areas of Diversity, Inclusion, Mental Health, Safeguarding and Wellbeing in relation to the sport and physical activity sector.