by Cathy | Apr 11, 2014 | Pilates Features
Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, Pilates has seen a boom in popularity over recent years, with celebrity advocates such as Madonna and Jennifer Aniston. Routines aim to strengthen and stretch the body, improving core strength, posture and flexibility, and...
by Susan | Mar 26, 2014 | Pilates Features
A key point to remember is that Pilates is best conducted on a fairly empty stomach. This is due to the nature of the regime, in that it often targets the core area, placing strain on the abdominals. You will want to ensure that you have sufficient energy to perform...
by Wayne | Mar 12, 2014 | Pilates Features
The trouble with life is that it’s busy. Whether you are a busy mum, office worker, young or old, most of us would admit that we usually find something else that ‘needs’ to be done, as opposed to completing that exercise routine. It is very easy to say that we are...
by Susan | Feb 26, 2014 | Pilates Features
Pilates has been a recognised exercise programme since the 1920s. It provides total body conditioning that focuses on the alignment of the pelvis and spine. Using focused and meaningful breathing techniques, it allows the participant to improve posture and balance...
by Cathy | Feb 14, 2014 | Pilates Features
Pilates has been in existence for many years. It was founded by Joseph Hubertus Pilates, who opened his first studio in New York in the 1920s. Pilates is a great all-round exercise foundation for your routine, and is not discriminate of age or fitness level. A popular...
by Wayne | Oct 10, 2013 | Pilates Features
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise around at the moment. Practiced by Hollywood celebrities, athletes and pregnant mums alike, it is the perfect exercise for toning and relaxation. When most of us think about Pilates, we think of little more than...
