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What’s the one thing you don’t want to give up?
Many of our members didn't start Pilates because they want to get better at Pilates. They started because they wanted to keep walking, gardening, travelling, running or playing their favourite sport without feeling stiff, achy or held back by their body. So when it...
What nobody tells you about starting Pilates
It's easy to assume that Pilates is Pilates. That as long as you're showing up and doing the movements, the results will follow. But in my experience of over 25 years teaching in Rugby, that's only half the story. The other half is who is in the room with you, what...
Menopause: Two Key Focus Areas
It is wonderful that the Menopause is now a topic widely covered in lots of articles and discussions. Like any other major event in human life, the more these topics are brought out into the open, the more we learn and understand. Menopause: A Major Milestone There’s...
What is your body telling you?
How do we know when our body is asking for something different? Not in a dramatic “transform your life overnight” kind of way, but in the quieter signals many of us start to notice over time. The body has a clever way of whispering to us long before it starts...
Winter Wellness: The Supplements That Can Help You Thrive
“When the days get darker, a little extra support can help you feel your best.” Here are the supplements we'd recommend for winter! Winter in the UK can take its toll — less daylight, colder weather, and more time indoors can leave us feeling sluggish and more prone...
Exercising during Winter: Move More in the Colder Months
Exercising during winter can feel tough! “Don’t let the chill stop your stride — winter movement is a gift to your health.” As the days get shorter and colder, it’s tempting to slow down and stay indoors. But keeping active in the winter months is one of the best...
Why Balance Matters and How to Stay Steady on Your Feet
“Most of us don’t give balance a second thought — until we begin to feel less sure on our feet.” Balance isn’t something we often think about — until we start to lose it. As we get older, our muscles naturally weaken, our reactions slow, and sometimes confidence fades...
Strong for Life: Building Strength over 40
What does strength over 40 even mean? “Strength isn’t about lifting heavy weights — it’s about lifting yourself with confidence, for life.” When we think of fitness, many of us picture long runs, sweaty gym sessions, or lifting heavy barbells. But strength over 40 -...
HOW TO START STRENGTHENING YOUR CORE & PELVIC FLOOR
PEOPLE TALK ABOUT ‘THE CORE’ BUT WHERE IS IT? Your Core is essentially your body, without legs, arms or a head! Your trunk is the center of your body, and it houses all of your organs, your spine, your diaphragm and pelvic floor and a whole lot of muscles Think about...
WHY DOES MY BACK FEEL SO STIFF?
Do you remember a time when you never even thought about your back? It was just there and you carried on with your day. Then gradually, or all of a sudden, you are aware of feeling stiff either in the morning or after a stroll around town or even just standing still...
REDUCE MUSCLE TENSION
It is not a secret that warming up before exercise is crucial to avoid injury, but what small daily tasks can we do to avoid muscle tension? TAKE THE TIME TO RESET YOUR POSTURE Setting an alarm or reminder on your phone when working at your desk to check your posture...
Time to Talk: HRT
Recently when I was looking for more information on what to do with my own menopausal symptoms of heavy periods, painful joints and interruption to my sleep, I searched high and low and the only resolution was to take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). I reached out...