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Embarking on any kind of health and wellness challenge is exciting but it’s also completely normal for it to feel a little bit daunting at the start. To ensure you get the most out of the experience, it’s important to go into it with a clear idea on exactly what you want to achieve. Everyone’s goals will look different – which is one of the most incredible parts of fitness – so if you’...
If you’re in the prime age bracket of 30-60, the chances are that fitness isn’t just a passing phase—it’s a way of life. For many in this age group, exercising 3-4 times a week is the norm. However, amidst the sweat sessions, runs, or Pilates classes, there’s one often-neglected element that could transform your fitness game: stretching....
When it comes to embarking on a fitness journey, one of the obstacles that often stands in the way is the daunting atmosphere of a traditional gym. The clang of weights, the sea of unfamiliar machines, and the watchful eyes of seasoned gym-goers can create an overwhelming experience for newcomers. Say goodbye to ‘gymtimidation’ and hello to a holistic approach that nurtures both your body and ...
In today’s fitness landscape, you’d be hard-pressed to find a regimen as universally embraced as Reformer Pilates. From elite athletes like David Beckham and LeBron James to Hollywood A-listers like Harry Styles and Jennifer Aniston, this distinct version of Pilates has carved a niche for itself among those seeking functional strength, lean physiques, and enhanced physical performance. So, why...
Mental illness and addiction does not discriminate. From a perfect childhood, Em’s life morphed into teenager confusion, loneliness, depression and an eating disorder. On the brink of self destruction, Emma fell headfirst into a life of addiction, pushed to her limits, fighting her inner demons, and finally setting herself free. Em believes that vulnerability is not only the birthplace of fear ...
At the start of any new training regime, you can expect to experience some degree of post exercise muscle pain 12 – 72 hours after a workout. You’ll definitely experience this with your first few Studio Pilates classes if you’re choosing the correct springs and you’re challenging yourself. The technical term for this dull achy soreness in the muscles is Delayed Exercise Muscles Soreness (D...
Quite often when chasing health and fitness goals, your worst enemy is your own mind. Doubts emerge, leading to questions of whether or not what you’re doing is working. Finding motivation to work out in the early hours, or at night following a long day, is a struggle – and allowing these negative thoughts to affect your performance during your workout can lead to dissatisfaction with your hea...
For each Pilates movement, there is a breath in or out that accompanies that movement. There is also a specific technique for breathing that should be used when performing the exercises....
Our high-intensity classes can dramatically increase speed, efficiency, strength, and endurance for a host of athletic pursuits, whether you’re into cycling, swimming, running, rowing, golf or dance....
A combination of speed and endurance is the cornerstone of successful triathlon performance. But getting your personal best times down does not necessarily equate to more time on the road or in the water. Like triathlon training, Pilates is a whole body workout, and it can deliver powerful cross training benefits to assist your athletic performance, including speed, efficiency, strength and endura...
Now you’ve done your first class with us, we have a small confession to make. You haven’t just signed up for a few Pilates workouts, but the start of a whole new lifestyle....
Throughout our daily life, a neutral spine and pelvis is the optimum position to operate in, so it makes sense to strengthen the muscles and perform the exercises with a neutral spine. Most people are not strong enough in their abdominals to hold a neutral spine position when performing the more advanced Supine Abdominal Series exercises when both feet are elevated off the floor and unsupported. T...
