Pilates – A potted history
Many people have heard of Pilates but not so many know that Pilates was actually a person. Joseph Humbertus Pilates was born in 1880 in Germany. He was a rather…
Many people have heard of Pilates but not so many know that Pilates was actually a person. Joseph Humbertus Pilates was born in 1880 in Germany. He was a rather…
Sam explains what you need to do to get yourself in the ideal Pilates rest position, the foundation for your matwork Pilates exercises. Go through this sequence every time you…
If you have ever experienced an episode of dizziness you will know how debilitating it can be. Dizziness affects between 20% and 40% of the population and can be caused…
It seems that lots of people are struggling with persistent tension-type headaches due to stress about the Corona virus at the moment…the Corona Headache! Financial worries, lack of sleep, being…
Pilates exercises are great for improving your performance on the bike. A strong core helps to reduce wasted energy caused by pulling through the arms, maximising the energy transfer through…
Following on from my skiing blogs, check our this vlog for 5 key pilates exercises for skiers! Even if you only have a few weeks before you hit the slopes,…
by Laura Oxley Anyone who knows me, knows that I eagerly anticipate my annual ski trip with bated breath! Yet a small part of me is always worried that I,…
If you’re struggling to think of a gift for a loved one, or don’t like seeing them struggling with an ongoing injury or pain, why don’t you help them get…
This is a question I am frequently asked by patients worried about the noises their joints are making. Whilst the majority refer to noisy knees and necks, some also complain…
Many exercises designed to strengthen our glutes are done lying down – for example the clam or the bridge. Whilst they certainly work for many problems, are they the best…