A client’s story. Getting back on the bike: Exercising with cancer for fitness and confidence
This is Claudia's story in her own words. It marks ten years since her first cancer diagnosis and ten years of getting back on the bike through Pilates and exercise....
Why is Pilates so good for my body?
Pilates is based around the main four S's Strength Stability Stretch Stamina Those four things are what's going to give your whole body balance and support. This unique exercise system uses these four things in combination with each other, whereas in most fitness...
How to choose the right Pilates teacher for you
Pilates has been around since the early 1900s, mainly in the world of professional dancers, boxers, and the stars of stage and screen. It has gained huge popularity and took off in the 80's when one of his devotees opened a studio above a hairdressing salon frequented...
Back to Basics 8 Week Mat Pilates Challenge
mat pilates It's the new year, so the media and marketers desperately tell you about every new fitness programme. They make them sound exciting and fun and tend to include all new moves, routines, and workouts to get you interested. This week's Evening Standard...
What does Australia, making a chocolate cake, and Pilates have in common?
Apart from being three of my favorite things, it's all about returning to the beginning. I started my Pilates journey after taking Pilates sessions for my back and neck pain out in Sydney (where I lived)That was some 22 years ago. It was my Pilates beginning. At...
Let’s Talk Pelvic Floor – The Do’s and Don’ts, Problems and Dysfunctions
Taking care of your pelvic floor is essential for overall health and well-being. Before we look at some top tips to maintain a healthy pelvic floor, let's first understand the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor. What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor...
What do men really think of Pilates?
There exists a common misconception that Pilates is just for women. This stereotype often leads to a series of questions from men like, "Is Pilates just a load of laying down and breathing?" or "Is it suited only for women?" But what do men who actually practice...
Pilates Teacher Training 2024
Are you ready to take your Pilates to the next level and teach? Pilates Academy is delighted to open its doors in 2024, to the next recruits in Comprehensive Classical Pilates Teacher Training. Are you an existing Pilates matwork teacher with a minimum level 3...
Why the Mind is so important in Pilates
There are 4 main parts to Pilates and they all work together. 1 - Mind 2- Powerhouse 3- Movement 4- Breath Today, we're taking a look at Mind.🧠 Pilates is a mind-body exercise but what does that actually mean and why is it important? 👉Joe Pilates called his method...