Those who talk about fitness often talk about the abs; many women want a flat stomach and many men want a six pack, and this is one of the reasons Pilates has become so popular in recent years because Pilates is all about the ‘core’. (more…)

For those that teach Pilates classes and have done so for some time, there is little doubt that most Pilates instructors would advise that the answer to this question is that those who commit to regular Pilates classes and workouts would find their body becomes more toned and most people will indeed lose weight.

Pilates is renowned for (more…)

Many people considering exercise ask ‘what is the difference between Pilates and Yoga?’ and every Pilates or Yoga instructor will have heard the question frequently. If you look at the many resources available, particularly for beginners, you may even notice some poses that appear very similar in both disciplines. (more…)

Finding a Pilates class with a qualified instructor is surprisingly not as easy as it might sound even considering the growing popularity of this form of exercise over the last few years. Areas like Lancashire with its rural towns and villages can make it more difficult to find a quality, local Pilates class. (more…)