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Is Pilates the Perfect Exercise?
strengthens the whole body
eases back and joint pain
improves posture/alignment
better breathing technique
aids stress management improves balance
promotes relaxation and better sleep str…Movement and Mental Health
I hope you're enjoying the beautiful weather we've got at the moment!
Sitting in the sun is a great way to help your mental health - the boost to serotonin levels can make you feel so good!
Another way to help your mental health is with exercise
I know for myself and for many of my classmates, mental wellbeing is one of the top reasons for exercising - alongside physical health. That is why I was so pleased to see it as a theme for Mental Health Awareness week - which finishes today
Exerc…
Celebrating National Pilates Day
The first Saturday in May is National Pilates Day, so to celebrate I thought I'd share one of my classes with you!
It uses a towel to help you get some strength and stretch to your upper body with some back mobility work too - I hope you enjoy it!
- improving posture
- easing aches and pains
- core and pelvic floor strength without the strain
- back care
- whole body strengthening
- mobility
- balance work
- b…
Hypopressives for anxiety - Annmarie's story
I started to suffer with anxiety and obviously that brings in struggling to breathe sometimes and then panic attacks and that kind of thing.
I was also struggling with putting weight on and was mindful that I needed to do some exercise - I wanted to lose weight but also had anxiety going on.
I felt like all the other kind of exercise that I did - swimming, joining the gym, walking - they just never hit the anxiety.
So I would do them and never feel relaxed or feel calm. And then I would go t…
Everything you need to know about exercise in pregnancy
This should cover all the questions I'm normally asked about exercise and pregnancy, but if you have any questions I haven't covered please ask below!
For most women, exercising during pregnancy will be of great benefit. You should always seek the advice of your healthcare provider first, especially if you have a higher risk pregnancy or an underlying health issue. They will then advise you on the type of exercise that is suitable for you.
All the published guidelines and benefits are based …
5 tips for preventing back pain when caring for children
The trouble with having bad posture when you're c…
A Pain in the Bum - Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sometimes known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or SI Joint Pain - can be felt in the back, bum, legs and front of pelvis.
It’s a common problem in pregnancy – 20% of pregnant women get it, although it can be as much as 50%. But remember common does not mean normal - so you don't have to just put up with it! The good news is that it does tend to clear up after pregnancy – only 7-8% women still have a problem postnatally. But how you deal with it in pregnancy wil…
8 Ways To Lose Your Mummy Tummy
There was an article this week that showed Zara Phillips/Tyndall out for the day, dressed up, enjoying herself. The photo showed off a bit of a bump so people were assuming she was pregnant again. She then had to issue a statement that she wasn't. I must admit, I felt a bit sorry for her - nothing worse than being asked when baby's due when you're not even pregnant...
Anyway, the article went on to assume that Zara had diastasis recti. This is a possibility as 36% of women have it past 8 wee…take a deep breath
I wanted to talk about breathing this week. For something that should happen automatically, it's often the hardest thing to get right! Most beginners starting off with Pilates struggle with the breathing. It's ok not to get it, as long as you breathe! But if you do get it, it is integral to proper form, pelvic floor health, core strength and general well being.
One of the reasons people feel so relaxed in Pilates classes is because of the focus on thoracic (or rib cage) breathing. Day to day we …
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Prolapse is the descent of one or more internal organs that then push into the vaginal wall. There are different stages – mild, moderate to extending outside the body. There are many symptoms, many of which could be attributed to other ailments.
- Urinary incontin…
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