Category: Exercise

We have discussed “neutral spine” in the standing position, now we need to think about the position of the pelvis lying down. Lying on the floor, knees bent and in line with hips, feet flat...

We have gone through the two alignment points regarding the feet, now we need to make sure that the knees are not locked out otherwise you will be putting undue stress on the joints and...

Yesterday I discussed the importance of your feet being hip width apart, but it is just as important to have correct balance and weight going through your feet to ensure the least amount of stress...

Following on from my previous post and the importance of correct alignment, I am going to describe in detail each of the 8 alignment factors over the coming weeks starting with the feet. FOOT POSITION...

The alignment of Pilates is a very important factor if you want to correct, improve and strengthen your body. This is why it is so important to do a 1:2:1 with your teacher before you...

I have been a Personal Trainer for over 13 years and a Pilates Instructor for 3 years and have specialised in pre/post-natal training. My own training regime consisted of two spinning sessions, one 5k run,...

Being pregnant myself has made me realise even more the importance of Pilates through Pregnancy. It has allowed me to remain strong through my abdominal muscles and at a time when posural changes happen quite...

Just getting out of bed can be a challenge in winter. Add to that the prospect of exercise and many of us would rather hide under the covers and go back to sleep. We are...

We all overindulge at Christmas too much food and drink and sitting still! The average person puts on 7lbs over Christmas. Have you weighed yourself? Now’s the time to throw out the party food, get...

If you are loosing weight and are serious about it, get rid of your “fat clothes”.  Yo-yo dieters tend to keep their larger clothes when they loose weight and buy smaller sizes as an incentive....