Jan 1, 2021 | Back Care, Blog, Fitness, News, Online classes and 1:1s, Pilates, Pilates for Men
“New Year, New You” – the slogan that gives me the willies! But, what’s wrong with me?! With that kind of motivation, you’re already off to a negative start that you are no good and you need to look better/be better if you’re to...
Nov 23, 2020 | Christmas, Coronavirus, News, Pilates, Pilates for Men, Pilates Made Me Do It, pilatesinhitchin, Pod Socials
What a year it has been! With all the ups and downs that 2020 has brought us all, we can’t wait to get into Christmas mode, pull up the Christmas socks and get on with the festivities. This year, to make sure that we’re not affected by local lockdowns, and...
Oct 8, 2020 | Back Care, Blog, Events, Fitness, mental health, Mind Movement Matters, News, Online classes and 1:1s, Pilates, Pilates for Men, Special Offers
We want you to take care of your whole self this #worldmentalhealthday So we are giving EVERYONE one free virtual Pilates class so you can take care of your mind and your body. Join in wherever you are in the country! Choose from: Tuesday 8.30-9.15am Meditation,...
Oct 8, 2020 | Back Care, Blog, Coronavirus, Fitness, mental health, Mind Movement Matters, News, Pilates, Pilates for Men, pilatesinhitchin
“You’re superwoman! You work so hard and do so much and have a wonderful young family too- how do you manage it all?” That’s what a school mum said to me recently. 5 or 10 years ago I probably would have just laughed it off, said something...
Sep 3, 2020 | Blog, Fitness, News, Pilates, Pilates for Men, pilatesinhitchin, Wunda Chair
For me, the Wunda chair has always been marmite. Michelle I used to hate it. I started Pilates 18 years ago because of a car accident. For years, I could barely put on my own undies let alone lift a pedal whilst being upside down on the Wunda chair! I was all about...
Jul 15, 2020 | Back Care, Fitness, march matness, News, Pilates, Pilates for Men
Joe Pilates said if you can do only one exercise a day, it should be the Double Leg Stretch (he referred to it as the Double Leg Pull) This exercise captures the very essence (and principles) of the Pilates Method: a strong centre (stabilisation), the two-way stretch...