10 Life Lessons from a Pilates Teacher
How 20 Years of Pilates Practice Shaped My Approach to Strength, Flexibility, and Lifelong Wellness.
Beyond the basics: How to evolve your Pilates practice
Ready to take your Pilates practice to the next level? Here are my top 10 tips for evolving your Pilates practice.
Coping with change: How Pilates supports your unique body
Pilates can help us smooth the bumps during those significant periods of change, keeping us strong and flexible, & giving us the joy of easy movement.
Can Pilates help with Scoliosis?
Whether you're managing mild scoliosis or looking to complement other treatments for more severe cases, Pilates is a valuable addition to your wellness routine.
Pilates at home: Creating your own personal Pilates studio
There are real benefits in setting up your own personal Pilates studio at home – it’s convenient & you’ll save money. Read our tips & start practicing at home.
Mat-based Pilates: your path to a balanced mind and body
Pilates promises to engage the mind-body connection in ways that can increase your attention & focus, & lead to a more relaxed state of mind.
Pilates and pregnancy: staying safe, healthy, and strong
Pilates during your pregnancy is a great way to stay healthy & strong. We’ll explore the advantages of incorporating Pilates into your prenatal fitness routine.
Strengthen your pelvic floor with this daily routine
Look after your pelvic floor before you start having problems.
Can Pilates help with your migraine?
Migraine is often misunderstood as being a ‘bad headache’. While there’s no cure, research shows that regular exercise – like Pilates – can help reduce the symptoms.
Why carers need to stay strong – for life!
While it can be immensely satisfying, caring for others can take its toll on our physical and mental health. Staying strong and physically active can make managing easier.
My top 10 strength exercises for the over the 50s
A strong body is a healthy body. It’s especially important as we age. Here are my top 10 strength exercises, sure to keep you strong and healthy in the years to come.
Move with intention: put your New Year’s resolution into action
The start of a new year is a great time to begin setting up good habits. Deciding to move with intention aligns perfectly with your regular Pilates practice.
Pilates beginners: tips to help you get the most from your practice
Pilates is a great exercise for beginners & more advanced practitioners alike. That’s because it’s a progressive exercise; you’ll get stronger, and more flexible as you practice.
The essential ingredients of wellbeing
What is wellbeing? Sleep, exercise and diet play a huge role in supporting a happy and healthy life. And Pilates is just one ingredient.
Mat Pilates vs. Reformer Pilates: 4 reasons why mat Pilates is better
Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates. Both will help you build strength and flexibility. So, what’s best for you? At Active Pilates we’re all about the mat. Here’s why …
Pilates tackles women’s health challenges and wellbeing
Strong bones are important at any age. And Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen your whole body, including your bones which helps you avoid pain and bone breaks.
How Pilates helps you safely build strong healthy bones
Strong bones are important at any age. And Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen your whole body, including your bones which helps you avoid pain and bone breaks.
Can Pilates help you avoid gaining weight this winter?
Weight gain in winter can seem inevitable. But taking care not to indulge too much in comfort food and including Pilates in your regular exercise regime can help.
Ageing gracefully | Tips on staying strong and flexible as you age
Pilates is suitable for people of any age. It won’t stop the ageing process, but it will keep you strong and healthy, and prepare you for life’s challenges.
Wellbeing and COVID: Pilates helps build strength and resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home the importance of looking after our wellbeing. Pilates is a great way to stay strong & healthy, especially during COVID-19.