For pregnant women everywhere, Pilates classes are a great idea. When pregnant, exercising can be difficult, but Pilates will allow you to improve your strength and fitness, even at the later stages of the pregnancy.

During pregnancy, the back and abdominal muscles are (more…)

Although most people who have attended Pilates classes in Lancashire know it has a huge range of different types of benefits on offer, new research suggests Pilates may be of use to people for reasons beyond simply improving strength and the condition of mind – it may actually have an implication with (more…)

If you choose to take up Pilates classes in Lancashire, it is likely you will use certain types of equipment. Although not all Pilates techniques require equipment, it can be very helpful for getting the most out of the exercise.

Pilates equipment can vary in simplicity, ranging from mats to (more…)

For people in Burnley, Pilates classes have a lot to offer. Pilates is growing exponentially in popularity these days, and more and more people are attending classes to feel the benefits of it. Pilates teaches you physical discipline so you can improve the condition of your body and mind, and there are many techniques that can be taught as part of Pilates classes in Burnley. (more…)

If you are looking for Pilates classes in Blackburn, you might want to know a little about how and why it exists. Pilates has been around since the beginning of the last century, and was created by a man called Joseph Pilates. Joseph suffered from many illnesses as a child, and he developed his exercise technique as a way of both overcoming this and of negating the stresses that modern living brings, such as work, commuting and financial worries.

These days, Pilates is known to be one of the best ways to improve (more…)

Acclaimed actress Hilary Swank recently showed off her Pilates honed body whilst holidaying in Hawaii.

The 36 year old showed no signs of giving in to middle aged spread as she was pictured with John Campisi, who she has been dating for four years.

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If you suffer with a bad back – maybe you have a pinched nerve or muscular pain caused by bad posture – you may have problems keeping fit. If you’re in pain, the last thing you think of is to embark on a vigorous exercise regime.

If this is the case, it’s worth considering Pilates. Focussing on the core postural muscles, it aims to get your body in balance, which will provide support to your spine.

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Whether you are a beginner or have done Pilates in the past, there are times when you may struggle to find a Pilates instructor. Perhaps you are on holiday or business in a strange area or have recently relocated, whatever the reason, when you want to find a Pilates instructor you will want to know how to find one and then how to know if the instructor or studio is any good. (more…)

In last night’s episode of Supersize vs Superskinny, TV presenter Anna Richardson was shown using a Pilates machine in a London venue and asked the question whether they really work. The conclusion from the serial dieter was that the Pilates machine did work her muscles and she certainly seemed to get a real sweat on.

With shopping channels such as QVC pushing Pilates machines, this begs the question (more…)

As spring arrives, the winter hibernation is over and we can all start to look forward to warmer days, a holiday in the sun and the chance for ladies to wear a summer dress and bare our arms and for the guys to sport their shorts – but are our legs ready to face the world? We would all be forgiven for putting on a little weight over the winter period so now is the time to prepare our bodies and mind and tone up. (more…)