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Why Pilates is so valuable throughout the menopause
Improving your health during the menopause is essential but it’s just as important to prepare your body for menopause as well as looking after it post menopause. Exercise is the perfect way to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing but as your body experiences the changes that come with menopause you may be unsure what […]
Stay in shape this winter with Pilates
As the evenings grow darker and the frosty weather closes in, the spreads of delicious food begin to fill your tables. Winter is the perfect time to take up Pilates, and here’s why: Boost Mood and Relieve Stress The darkness that comes along with winter can often overwhelm your mental health. With common conditions such […]
Pilates for Happy Shoulders
Pilates is well known for helping a bad back, but did you know how helpful Pilates can be if you suffer from shoulder problems? Just like for back issues, we need to look at the whole body to see if we can identify the cause of shoulder pain, discomfort and dysfunction (if you’ve suffered a […]
How Pilates Benefits Runners
Running is a very high impact sport which places the joints under a lot of stress. It is a great exercise for improved cardiovascular fitness, but when practiced alone, especially in high volumes running can quickly take its toll on the body and niggles and injuries may start to appear. Pilates is an excellent choice […]
Why Pilates is so valuable throughout the menopause
Improving your health during the menopause is essential. Exercise is the perfect way to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing but as your body experiences the changes that come with menopause you may be unsure what is safe and effective for you. Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals and why Pilates […]
Pilates for Horse Riders
Unlike other sports which involve fast movements and cardio fitness, in horse riding the postural adjustments are subtle and require strength and endurance – a slow continuous demand on the stabilizing system. It takes a different fitness to stand or sit in one position for many hours rather than to move around constantly, as the […]
Why Pilates is so valuable throughout the menopause
I always promote Pilates as the ideal exercise for anyone and everyone, however in this post I’m going to focus on women and the menopause. Improving your health during the menopause is essential. Exercise is the perfect way to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing but as your body experiences the changes that come with […]
New Beginners 6-week Pilates course
New Beginners 6-week Pilates course Chorley Village Hall, Knutsford Road Alderley Edge. Monday 12.30pm – 1.30pm Class size is limited to ensure close supervision and also to follow Covid guidelines. Beginners classes are always very popular and this will be my only Beginners course in 2022. (at the end of the 6-weeks this class will […]
Have you ever wondered what sets a Body Control Pilates Teacher apart from all the other Pilates instructors?
Body Control Pilates is one of the world’s most recognised and respected Pilates organisations, We have been training teachers since 1996 and are known for pioneering the development of group matwork Pilates in the UK and beyond. This course is part of our unrivalled offering of more than 40 different courses for Pilates teachers. Our […]
Pilates is a great way to stay fit this winter
During the bleak winter months, it’s easy to let outdoor activities slide. Therefore, you need a fun indoor way of exercising that will ultimately help you achieve your goals. But before you jump into Pilates exercises, you might want to take a moment to gain a little insight into what Pilates is (and isn’t), and […]