The PILATES theme of the week is POINTING YOUR TOES: Following on from the foot and ankle mobility exercises last week, it is important to learn to point your toes (feet) correctly in Pilates using the lumbrical muscles. This strengthens the arch muscles and...
The PILATES theme of the week is ANKLES AND FEET: Keeping your ankles and feet supple enables you to maintain your mobility. Your ability to walk and get on and off floor is a measure of your predicted life span as well as balancing on one leg which we...
The PILATES theme of the week is BALANCE: BBC Radio 4 ‘Just One Thing – standing on one leg.’ (14 minutes) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000w3lhStanding on one leg is a test of your balance. Your ability to stand on one leg at the age of 50 is a good...
The PILATES theme of the week is 10 TIPS TO PREVENT BACK PAIN: 1. Strengthen your core muscles daily – use one of the videos on the PILATES page of our website: Pilates 2. Maintain a good spinal posture at all times – remember to be aware of your...
The PILATES theme of the week is SITTING POSTURE: WHAT IS SITTING CORRECTLY? In sitting you may have a tendency to slouch or perch or do both at different times. However, the healthy way to sit is with your back supported by the back of the chair. In the car...
