Dynamic Pilates Circuits We are super excited to announce a Brand New Class called “Dynamic Pilates Circuits” that we will be introducing to our Pilates class timetable on Thursday mornings 9.15-10.15am from the Thursday 28th March This new class is for you if you want to improve your health and fitness levels, lose weight and tone up in a safe environment with a highly qualified instructor that will help you work around your needs and existing medical conditions and injuries We feel many of you (our current members) are doing great in Pilates and really seeing massive improvements in ..read more

Best Pilates Studio in Sheffield Best Pilates Studio in Sheffield We are super excited to share with you that New Healthy Body has been awarded The Best Pilates Studio in Sheffield by https://distinguishedteaching.co.uk/ in 2024 As part of the selection process we were scored against 34 Sheffield Area Pilates Reformer and Mat Training studios across a variety of criteria.  And we were recognised as the Top Pilates Studio in Sheffield!! We have won this award for our outstanding success and commitment to excellence. Here's a bit of info about the awards and how they chose the wi ..read more

Why Pilates? WHY PILATES? I met up with an old friend from the fitness industry this week and he asked me “Why Is Your Passion Pilates?” Why did you set up your Pilates business? The answer I gave him was “I Wanted To Help and Support People With Back Pain and Other Aches and Pains to Reduce (and in some cases Banish) Pain for good!” This is what I call MY LIFE PURPOSE! I’ve always worked in job roles that have allowed me to help people to improve their health and wellbeing.   Started out as a Gym Instructor teaching Fitness Classes, became a Personal Trainer, delivered on a Weight ..read more

Wall Pilates Wall Pilates as become a popular trend over the past year that promises fast weight loss and improved core strength results. In this article I’m going to cover what it is, the benefits and considerations you need to take into account. As well as the myths around the fast weight loss claims. I will also share with you a few examples of exercises you can try at home What Is Wall Pilates? Wall Pilates is a type of Pilates workout that involves using a wall for support, to help alignment and to increase resistance whilst performing Pilates exercises. It is especially eff ..read more

Pilates Classes Near Me First thing we search when looking for a Pilates class is “Pilates Classes Near Me” Sounds simple but this is important, as you want the class to be easily accessible. You might want it close to home so you can attend a class on your way back from work. You may want it within walking distance, so you don’t have to get the car out. But whatever your reason, ensure it’s going to fit in with your everyday life so it’s easy for you to attend and not make excuses – especially in the cold wintry months, when its tempting to give things a miss to stay nice and cosy indoo ..read more

Tips to Prevent Back Pain On Holiday In this article I am going to share with some tips to prevent back pain on holiday and some of the triggers that can cause back pain. It’s that time of year where many of us are looking forward to our summer holidays. Especially as we’ve not had much warm, sunny weather in the UK this year, so far! But did you know, according to a survey conducted by British Chiropractic Association a few years ago nearly half (48%) of British holiday makers experienced back or neck pain during their holidays. This tends not to be due to injuries caused by physica ..read more

How to Prevent Back Pain When Gardening In this article I’m going to share with you tips on how to prevent back pain when gardening. Summer is finally here and with it comes better weather Perfect time to enjoy getting out in the garden. Gardening is a great form of exercise that improves our health and wellbeing both physically and mentally, due to the calming effects of nature. However, it can also be quite strenuous and demanding on the body too. Activities like digging, weeding, planting, mowing the lawn, cutting the hedges can all cause aches and pains, especially lower back pain ..read more

Kath Bower Upper Back Pain & Bad Headaches Gone Through Attending Pilates Classes! I had always been active and healthy while working in a University library. But when I retired, I started to get cramps across the the top of my back and shoulders. They were very, very painful and holding my self tense had given me bad headaches too. My left knee had also started to weaken and was giving way if I turned suddenly. (This seems to be a family trait)   My daughter had seen New Healthy Body on Facebook so she sent me the link. After a bit of research, I decided to sign up for a free tas ..read more

Causes of Tight Calves, Treatment and Stretches In this article I’m going to cover the causes of tight calves, treatment and stretches you can do to help. Summer is just around the corner (I can’t wait!) and with it comes a change of our footwear. Maybe you have got your summer shoes on now, as we’ve had a few lovely sunny days already. Yiphee! I’m very much a summer person as you can probably tell lol So going back to what I was just saying. Wearing different footwear in the warmer weather can have a big impact in an increase of calf and feet injuries, if we are not mindful. So, let ..read more

Kath Bower I have been attending Pilates classes  at New Healthy Body for almost 5 years. During this time I’ve come to better understand my body. Pilates exercises have helped each me how to tweak my everyday life in order to minimise the effects of arthritis, damaged spine and of course the general ageing process.  I am very aware that my muscle strength, flexibility and balance are infinitely better than they were 5 years ago and pain which was a constant companion before is now less frequent and much more manageable. The class I attend is mixed ability and age but Clare allow ..read more