Our bodies undergo significant changes during pregnancy – you’re growing another human, so it’s completely to be expected. One of the most common is experiencing some weight gain. This is entirely healthy – not gaining enough weight during this time can actually be dangerous for both you and your baby. During a regular pregnancy, you can expect to gain around 10kg to 12.5kg, due to both the baby weight and your body storing excess fat in preparation for after the birth.  Natural postpartum weight loss typically occurs quite quickly in the first few weeks, before becoming more g ..read more

There are lots of misconceptions about what physical rehabilitation actually is and what’s involved in the process. Lots assume that this type of therapy is only for those who have suffered significant injuries or are living with mobility issues. However, physical rehabilitation is beneficial for everyone who has suffered from an illness, surgery, trauma, or any other condition that resulted in a loss of function. It’s a safe, non-invasive, and effective therapy that helps individuals regain their mobility and continue to live their lives to the fullest. If you’re interested in ,learning more ..read more

Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for improving posture and overall fitness. Pilates works by engaging all the muscles of the body, particularly focusing on the core muscles that provide stability and support to the spine. By engaging and strengthening these muscles, Pilates can help with improving posture, as well as balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Furthermore, not only does it improve posture, Pilates also improves alignment, symmetry, and core stability. As these all work together, they can support and prevent injuries, as well as increase overall performance in phy ..read more

Yoga and Pilates Yoga is more well-known than Pilates. Unlike yoga, Pilates is not quite as well known in mainstream fitness culture. Although Pilates has been around for nearly a century and has seen its popularity soar in recent years, it hasn't quite achieved the same level of notoriety as yoga. One reason for this might be because yoga is primarily focused on stretching, which is relatively easier to learn and can be done by anyone, whereas Pilates is an exercise system that requires more instruction and practice to become proficient. Additionally, some of the Pilates exercises can be more ..read more

When it comes to Pilates exercises that help improve posture, some of the most beneficial ones include: The Hundred: This exercise helps maintain a balance between your abdominal muscles and back muscles. By doing this exercise regularly it can help you strengthen your core muscles, improve your posture and even ease low back pain.. 100’s - Hundreds are a traditional Pilates exercise that are more challenging with the Flexistretcher. Start with elastic center on the feet and extend them to the ceiling. Place hands in the nylon straps and gently curl up the body with head neutral. Press in the ..read more

Several famous celebrities practice Pilates to stay fit and healthy, including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox, Madonna, and Cameron Diaz. Additionally, Bradley Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, Liam Hemsworth, Channing Tatum, Hugh Jackman, and many more members of Hollywood’s elite have turned to Pilates as part of their regular workout routine. Professional athletes like Tom Brady, Dwyane Wade, Stephen Curry, and Simone Biles have also embraced the benefits of Pilates, seeking out its low-impact yet high-intensity exercises to strength train an ..read more

As someone who's been practicing Pilates for almost 3 decades, it's important to understand the benefits, especially for women over 40. Pilates classes offer numerous benefits for all bodies. Regular practice of Pilates can help them improve their overall fitness, strength, and flexibility. It helps to improve posture, balance, and coordination. It also encourages good body mechanics, which can reduce the risk of injuries while performing everyday activities. Additionally, Pilates can help to reduce stress, improve mental focus and clarity, and promote overall well-being. Pilates can also be ..read more

Do you have a nagging pain in your neck or shoulders? Maybe pain in your lower back that you can’t seem to find any relief from? The muscles in your neck and back can become overused, tight and eventually lead to chronic pain that can be emotionally and physically exhausting. With gentle massage you may find a ball or knot in these muscles that stretching alone doesn’t seem to help . Trigger point therapy may be your next step. It can help to break up and release the knots you’re feeling in the muscles. Trigger point therapy applies pressure to certain places in the muscles to help them relax ..read more

Gout is a form of arthritis that affects millions of people around the world. It can be extremely painful, and often requires long-term treatment to manage symptoms, which can include swollen, hot joints. Gout can be triggered by certain things such as drinking too much alcohol, a high temperature or becoming dehydrated, but it can also come on without warning. Fortunately, there are ways to manage this condition. Whilst it might not be your first thought when it comes to joint pain, exercise may actually be able to help relieve gout symptoms, if done in the right way. Let's take a look at ho ..read more

Millions of people want to live more healthily but knowing which changes to make – and how to stick to them – isn’t always easy. Whether you’re hoping to lose weight, boost your energy levels, enhance your immunity, or feel stronger, a balanced diet can help you to achieve your goals. To find out how to make the switch to a more nutritious way of life, take a look at these five tips for embracing healthy dietary changes: 1. Understand the Impact Before you make changes to your current diet, do your research, and find out which of your eating habits are causing the most harm. Similarly, explor ..read more