Category: Fitness

Lateral Thoracic breathing is the last point to the set up procedure and is a very important part of Pilates. We do it every day and take it for granted. Breathing helps us to focus...

“In 10 sessions, feel the difference; in 20, see the difference, in 30 you’ll have a new body” as claimed by Joseph Pilates, founder of the favored exercise regime of many celebrities including Jennifer Aniston,...

The next Pilates Essentials point to consider are your core muscles!   These are made up of four abdominal muscles – Transversus Abdominus, Internal and External Obliques and the Rectus Abdominis. The Transversus or “TVA”...

We have discussed “neutral spine” in the standing position, now we need to think about the position of the pelvis lying down. Lying on the floor, knees bent and in line with hips, feet flat...

We have gone through the two alignment points regarding the feet, now we need to make sure that the knees are not locked out otherwise you will be putting undue stress on the joints and...

Yesterday I discussed the importance of your feet being hip width apart, but it is just as important to have correct balance and weight going through your feet to ensure the least amount of stress...

Following on from my previous post and the importance of correct alignment, I am going to describe in detail each of the 8 alignment factors over the coming weeks starting with the feet. FOOT POSITION...

The alignment of Pilates is a very important factor if you want to correct, improve and strengthen your body. This is why it is so important to do a 1:2:1 with your teacher before you...

We all overindulge at Christmas too much food and drink and sitting still! The average person puts on 7lbs over Christmas. Have you weighed yourself? Now’s the time to throw out the party food, get...