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Pilates anytime, anywhere!
The Pandemic has brought all manner of uncertainty and worry. Stay safe, stay at home campaigns has helped protect against infection, but the side effects are considerable. Isolation, lack of contact with the outside world, lack of exercise, and that all-important mental stimulation. This is why, now more than ever exercise is an important lifestyle factor […]
Pilates for Horse Riders
To ride effortlessly requires strength, balance and control. To control your horses’ movement you need the ability to move your body correctly and effectively from your pelvis. You also need suppleness to move with your horses’ movement. So many riders spend countless hours schooling their horses and fixing their imbalances, but don’t look at themselves. […]
Want to take your Pilates workout to the next level? Here’s an idea…
“What’s the difference between HIP Pilates and our usual Pilates classes?”- This is something I’ve been asked recently since adding this new session to my timetable. HIP stands for High Intensity Power The aim of the class is to get off the mat and reintroduce ourselves to the ‘global’ muscles of the body. This […]
Pilates is a great way to get in shape this year…
It’s that time of year again where everyone is determined to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Predictably, some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are health and fitness orientated. Jogging round the park is nice in the summer, but it’s a bit bleak in January. Likewise, the gym is great at first, but the […]
Pilates is a great way to keep in shape this September…
When it comes to getting fit, there are always two peak periods of the year where people are looking to get in shape. The obvious one is January. New Year, new me, of course. However slightly unexpectedly, the other peak time is September, right before the start of the autumn. With the kids back in […]
Beginners Pilates Classes at Alderley Edge Community Primary School
Beginners Pilates Classes at Alderley Edge Community Primary School, Church Lane Alderley Edge SK9 7UZ Starts Thursday 5th September 2019 Thursday 8.15pm – 9.15pm 6 week course costs £60 Beginners classes are for those who are new to Pilates or who want a gentle class focusing on the basic principles, improving posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. […]
Beginners Pilates Classes at Lindow Tennis Club
Beginners Pilates Classes at Lindow Tennis Club, Cumber Lane, Wilmslow SK9 6EF Starts Tuesday 3rd September 2019 Tuesday 12pm – 1pm 6 week course costs £60 Beginners classes are for those who are new to Pilates or who want a gentle class focusing on the basic principles, improving posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. You […]
The Benefits of Pilates
Pilates is not only a form of exercise, it also offers a different way of understanding the body and how it moves. Pilates can really make a difference in your health and in your body. A refreshing mind-body workout… By emphasizing breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become […]
Improve your Balance & Flexibility with Pilates
Regardless of age keeping fit is essential. But so many forms of exercise can be hard on the bodies of older adults. Many have turned to Pilates sessions as a way to stay in shape while reducing the risk of injury that some weight-bearing exercises may cause. Pilates focus on controlled breathing and quality of […]
Pilates and Gardening
It’s that time of year again – when the weather begins to warm, and we set our clocks forward in anticipation of longer days outside and for many of us – get in the garden. Gardening is a great form of exercise and like any form of exercise gardeners should maintain an awareness of posture […]