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How Pilates Benefits Cyclists
Cycling has been becoming increasingly popular as a sport, more than two million people across the country now cycle at least once a week, an all-time high according to British Cycling, the sport’s governing body in the UK. Training for cycling has been traditionally very simple; the more miles the better! But could the introduction […]
How Pilates Benefits Runners
Whether you’re a competitive runner or weekend jogger, there’s no doubt that running is an excellent cardiovascular workout. But it takes more than strong legs and lungs to be a good runner. Having a strong core is essential for balance, flexibility, breathing and endurance. Running is a repetitive activity so by its very nature this […]
Fit to Ride Workshops – New dates
Performance Pilates for Horse Riders Workshops with Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher & Carole Miller Centered Riding Instructor Dates Saturday 23rd July @ 3pm – 5pm Saturday 10th September @ 3pm – 5pm Venue New Barn Livery, Chelford Road, Ollerton WA16 8SZ Equipment & Pilates exercises designed to help strengthen your core, improve flexibility, balance and co-ordination which […]
Next Pilates Block now available for booking
Body Control Pilates Classes New Term starts w/c Monday 13th June for 6 weeks. Payment for 6 weeks is £60. Missed classes can be carried over to a future term. All mats, head cushions & stretch bands are provided. Free Car Parking is available at all of my locations. I now have 13 classes available from Beginners to Advanced, […]
32 Health Benefits of Pilates
Pilates that we know of was originally developed by Joseph Pilates, who dedicated his entire life to improving physical and mental health during the early 20th Century. Today, Pilates is well-known across the globe and is a popular choice of exercise for hundreds of thousands of people. But have you ever thought about its benefits […]
7 ways to beat back pain without painkillers
According to The British Chiropractic Association (BCA), 82 % of us spend six hours or more a day sitting in front of a computer screen. It’s no wonder back pain is such a common problem when we’re hunched over our desks for the most part of the day. Many of us will experience back pain […]
We all need to look after our skeletons
There are 206 bones in the adult body and experts reckon that if we could actually see our bones we would take much better care of them. Half of all women and one in five men over 50 will suffer a fracture due to poor bone strength – but do you know how to boost weak bones? […]
Pilates Myths…..
Myth #1: All Pilates is the same. Pilates purists maintain that only the original exercises developed by Joseph Pilates, performed in a specific order and with equipment made to Pilates’ original specifications, are real Pilates. This approach is often referred to as Classical Pilates. Contemporary Pilates has added new equipment and variations of exercises. “If […]
Looking forward to a strong, healthy 2016
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Just a quick reminder classes resume on Monday 4th January Thank you for your continued support. The energy and dedication that you bring to class is fantastic…… I look forward to even more amazing times with you in 2016! Best wishes, Jules x
New Beginners Pilates Class at Lindow Tennis Club, Cumber Lane, Wilmslow
New Beginners Pilates Class starts Wednesday 2nd December 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 will improve your core strength and increase your flexibility. Mats, head cushions and […]