As a Physiotherapist I see so many people who have neck pain and I have no doubt that poor posture is a contributory factor. Posture and alignment is one of the foundational principles of Pilates and an important element in every online class I teach.
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Pilates is not just an exercise class you attend once a week, although that can be highly beneficial. I recommend we bring the Pilates principles of ideal posture and alignment into every movement we make. The way we hold our bodies as we stand can make all the difference to how we feel.
The benefits of Pilates are well documented; and now research consistently supports activities like Pilates as an effective treatment for Menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety and sleep disruption. Pilates also helps to prevent long term effects.
In this guide, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Pilates and Yoga and their transformative potential. You can then determine which one you prefer or whether a combination of both would benefit you.
Unexplained anxiety is a symptom of Menopause, who knew? Not me! I never considered myself to be anxious but this unwelcome emotion was a feature of peri-menopause that hit me out of the blue. Anxiety is when you are continually worried or tense. It affects women more…
Pilates is a physical fitness programme consisting of a unique series of stretching and strengthening exercises originally developed by Joseph Pilates around 100 years ago. Pilates is the ultimate mind-body programme for those who want to tone and streamline the body…
I speak from experience when I talk about mental health challenges. My own struggles with my mental health began when I was 17. I lost my brother. He was killed instantly in a motorcycle accident. As anyone having had this experience knows life goes on but is never quite the same.
Most weeks whilst teaching I can be heard to say that we are practicing Dementia Prevention as we enjoy our Pilates Classes. Mostly when we have a giggle as we struggle to coordinate moving arms and legs in different directions whilst keeping on breathing! Now it turns out I am right, it’s official Pilates prevents dementia!
A fundamental part of being human is movement says Dr Kelly Mcgonigal; health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. Her book the joy of movement shows us how to fall in love with movement. Choose activities that you enjoy, this could be yoga, Pilates, or walking in nature.
If we were playing a game of bingo how many of the following Menopause Symptoms would you be able to check off on your card? My approach to menopause would have been a whole lot better if only I had realised earlier what was happening and asked for help.
Did you know that we all lose lean muscle mass as we age? But did you know that the composition of muscle also changes and not for the better! The good news is that we can train muscle to reverse these changes even in older age. Read on to discover how Pilates can help…
Pelvic floor dysfunction is very common and all too often accepted as a consequence of being a woman, having children and getting older. Sound familiar? Did you know that the effects of the menopause can add to the pelvic floor problems women experience? The good news is that moderate physical activity like Pilates can help…
We cannot escape the effects of our falling levels of oestrogen which can cause us to lose up to 20% of the bone mineral density (BMD) in the first 5–7 years after the menopause. Bone density is one of the factors which affect your bone strength overall and increase the risk of a fracture. Read how Pilates can help.
Pilates has an important role in management of osteoporosis; promoting bone strength, reducing the risk of falling and managing symptoms associated with vertebral fractures and that overall “people should do more rather than less”.
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