Pilates instructors are sought after in fitness, rehab, wellness, hospitality and more Enhance your knowledge and expertise Learn new skills that will improve your health, wellness and client base Benefit from mindful movement and teach others Pilates training is suited for fitness enthusiasts and professionals of all levels and backgrounds The choice is obvious: Driven by the latest research, STOTT PILATES® education is unparalleled in the industry for its thoroughness and quality Carlo Yanez – STOTT PILATES® instructor Are you a fitness instructor or an avid Pilates aficionado ..read more

Five tips to avoid back pain during COVID lockdown: For most of us lockdown has taken a toll on our normal activity levels. If you are working from home your daily commute is gone and so is the activity associated with it. You are likely noticing new aches and pains that you did not have pre-lockdown. Sitting for hours and hours hunched over your kitchen countertop, dinning room or sofa staring at your laptop motionless is not great for your joints. Avoiding back pain during COVID lockdown is easy with these five simple rules  A survey published by the Opinium for the charity Ve ..read more

Shoulder rehabilitation exercises are quite commonly prescribed for rotator cuff injuries that result from shoulder impingement. Unless you are an overhead throwing athlete or have sustained a traumatic injury, the rotator cuff is commonplace in rehabilitation settings. In fact 70% of rotator cuff tears occur in sedentary individuals, according to data… What is Shoulder Impingement? “Shoulder impingement is a progressive orthopaedic condition that occurs as a result of altered biomechanics and/or structural abnormalities” (Escamilla, Hooks and Wilk, 2014). .  This cond ..read more

Many people don’t know how to workout from home, especially during times like this. Woking out from home requires motivation and in order to motivate your self, you should make some changes. Working from home sitting in front of a tv or computer can be detrimental on your posture and your health. Also, your make-shift home office may not be as ergonomically suited for a good posture. Therefore, if you are working from home in your living room, sitting for long periods of time can put unnecessary pressure on your spine. This is why creating a strategy on how to work from home is cruci ..read more

Why Back Pain Exercises “Change happens through movement and movement heals” Joseph Pilates. Back pain exercises are commonly used in rehabilitation. Movement is important because if you are stiff in one area, movement shifts to another area, which will then break down faster. For instance, if your lower upper back and hips are overly tight, the movement will shift to the more mobile lower back. Consequently, the lower back will break down from the incorrect excessive pressure placed upon it. According to research, among adults, 60%-80% experience back pain that interferes with daily acti ..read more

https://www.merrithew.com/blog/post/2020-01-28/a-double-amputee-discovers-the-power-of-stott-pilates-as-part-of-his-rehab-journey How Injury Rehabilitation with Pilates Exercise can help Read this incredible story of a double amputee who finds the power of STOTT PILATES® exercise for his rehabilitation. His dedication and commitment in practising Pilates 3 times/week is positively helping him overcome his physical limitations. Furthermore, having found injury rehabilitation with STOTT PILATES® exercises has helped him take his first step on his long prosthetic legs. Watch how he takes man ..read more

Never underestimate the power of Pilates The power of Pilates is recognised worldwide regardless of your age, gender or level of activity. Pilates exercises work your entire body and focus on your core muscles. The benefits of Pilates exercise are widely accepted, especially among medical professionals. Moreover, Plates exercise compliments any other sports activity and/or gym training you do. This is how. How does the power of Pilates work? There is overwhelming evidence proving how your core muscles are decisive to everything you do in your every day life. Similarly, your buttock muscles are ..read more

What are the best exercises for back pain? The best exercises for back pain are the ones you can easily commit to doing every day. Evidence suggests that exercising regularly is beneficial for people with low back pain. Moreover, research shows that becoming sedentary is proven to worsen things! As a result, staying active and carrying on with day-to-day activities tends to improve pain outcomes. Even during times where you must stay at home, you can still exercise by watching online videos. Therefore, we recommend that you start with only 5 simple exercises that you can commit to.  Just ..read more

Get in shape with Pilates classes Online – Transform your body – “We must be the change we wish to see” M. Gandhi. There is no better time to start Pilates classes online than today. Without a doubt, if you are interested in change, adding Pilates exercise to your routine can make a massive difference. Especially in the way you look and feel in your own body. What can you expect from regularly doing Pilates online classes? A flat stomach and narrower waistline? Sure! As a result of a toned and stronger deeper core musculature your waistline will tighten up like a corset. It should be noted th ..read more

5 Tips to get the Best Pilates Personal Training in London With so many Pilates studios in London offering Pilates one-on-one training, you must wonder where the Best Pilates Personal Training in London can be found. The first thing often people go for when they choose a personal trainer is their personality. If you get on with the instructor, its very likely that you are happy to stick to your training schedule. No doubt, you must like the style and personality of the instructor. But beyond personality, their credentials, training and experience are equally important. Personality and charm sh ..read more