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 90 percent of us will experience at least one episode of lower back pain in our lives. It’s also likely that many of us will hear this more often now: “Back pain? You should try Pilates.”
 BYE BYE sit ups!
The days of crunches are gone...But this is good news. By learning how to engage your core muscles, specifically the transverse abdominis (TA) and pelvic floor, you’ll see QUICKER and BETTER results. So how do you properly engage your core to see these results?  As some people grow older they have a tendency to shy away from exercise for risk of hurting themselves.
The truth is actually the reverse, older adults hurt themselves more by NOT exercising, than from exercising.  Boost your immunity throughout these Autumn and Winter months by consuming a range of fresh foods including green leafy vegetables.
 Practicing Gratitude, it really is a great way to be present and to focus on the people and things in our lives that we are thankful for.
We have been living in very uncertain times so choosing to see the good and what there is to be grateful for is more important than ever...
Do you ever find yourself wishing for a bit of time outdoors for some fresh air when the pressures of daily life start to take its toll?
If so, you’re not alone....  The Spine Curl is a classic exercise designed to:
In today’s video I’ll talk you through the spine curl and help you get the most out of this amazing exercise. Enjoy!  I want to talk to you about the “unseen” benefits of both Pilates and Yoga…
We often talk about the physical benefits of both practices, such as increasing strength, better muscle tone, improving flexibility and achieving better posture. But, did you know that both these practices have so many more "unseen" benefits, the ones that help our mentaland emotional health and wellbeing  This week at the end of our class I was asked - why do you ask us to "go slow with control"?
I love a WHY | So let me explain...  Let me talk you through the benefits of doing an Oyster exercise.
The Oyster - were do I start, this is such an amazing exercise, with SO many benefits  Having been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees and hips a number of years ago I was beginning to suffer from quite debilitating mobility problems.
 How important is our breath? You may be surprised to know that the way we breath can affect many systems in our body. It can determine our stress levels, hearth rate and our energy levels!
 In the last blog you met one of our male clients Chris.
Chris was suffering from clicks hip syndrome and lower back pain from being in a seated position for 8/9 hours per day. Here is how we helped...(FREE VIDEO)  Today I want to introduce you to one of our clients Chris.
Chris is a keen runner and suffered from clicky hips and lower back pain due to sitting for 8/9 hours at his desk.  Up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives.
Back pain can affect people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly. Back pain is the third most common reason for visits to the doctor’s. Do you fall under these statistics? What should we do to help our lower back pain?  Living Safely
Your home should be a safe and comfortable environment for you to live in. Hazards can be found inside and outside of your home. When these hazards combine with other factors such as poor vision, weak bones, unsafe footwear and the side effects of medicines, the risk of having a fall increases. Lets take a look....  Falls can happen to us at any age, changes we go through as we get older can put us more at risk of having a fall.
The good news is that falls are preventable no matter your age, and Emma from Pilates and Yoga Studio and Move to Improve has simple tips and tools you can use to keep you active and on your feet.  The gluteal muscles (glutes) are the group of muscles surrounding your bum and hip area.
They are made up of three muscles and all contribute to hip joint stability. So what do we use our glutes for? (video included)  Do you wonder why I always start my Pilates classes off with neck mobility ?
Well let me tell you... |
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