As the calendar ticks over for another year, you may have recently set resolutions to guide your new year with purpose. While enthusiasm is high, making resolutions that last beyond that initial spark of motivation can be challenging. If you’re tired of the cycle of cheerfully setting and quickly abandoning your resolutions, what you need ..read more

The definition of longevity is living a long and healthier life.  Longevity may seem beyond our control, but adopting some healthy habits may lead us to a ripe, old age. Whilst there are no quick fixes or short cuts to living longer and healthier lives, the science is clear on the key principles of eating ..read more

The children are back at school so whether you are a parent or grandparent take some well-deserved ME time. With more time on your hands now is the time to join a Pilates class. It’s well known that physically active can lead to a healthier and happier life. Pilates is a great form of exercise ..read more

Your knee joints are one of the most important joints in your body. They help you to carry out simple day to day activities, such as walking, going up and down the stairs and physical exercise. Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can have an big impact on your quality of life if it’s left untreated. A number of muscle groups help to keep the knees working well, but when one muscle gets injured, or it loses strength, it can throw the whole system around your knees out of balance meaning you’re more likely to suffer pain or injury. This is why Pilates exercises fo ..read more

  Reformer on the Mat is a challenging and physically demanding form of mat work. When transferring the reformer exercises on to the mat, effectively removing the support or resistance of the machine a whole new repertoire of exercises emerges. In some cases the exercises become more challenging because the body no longer has the assistance of the spring and reformer frame, but in other cases the exercises become easier when they are performed on the stable surface of the mat. In most cases the exercises become significantly more challenging as the weight of the legs are no longer suppor ..read more

New Beginners Pilates Course. Start date to be confirmed subject to numbers but it will held at Alderely Edge Community Primary School Saturday 11.30am – 12.30pm 4-week course, at the end of this course clients will be moved into existing group classes For further information and join the waiting list please email juleshardman.pilates@me.com       ..read more

Nothing feels more debilitating than getting injured. At first, you can feel defeated due to the ‘inconvenience’ on your plans and lifestyle. On the flip side, it could be the start of a tremendous journey of re-discovery, new plans, and strength not yet experienced before.   What Causes Injuries? In general, there are two ways in which injuries occur. An acute injury is a single blunt force or a traumatic event such as a fall or collision that can result in fractures, dislocations, breaks, or sprains. Overuse injuries are usually subtle and occur over time from misalignment, poor form, a ..read more

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 as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) becoming ever present when the dark nights get longer, the endorphins released during Pilates can have a positive effect on mood and stress levels. Avoid Injury Many people become less active as the cold weather arrives, this can lead ..read more

New Beginners Pilates Classes   Alderely Edge Community Primary School Starting Saturday 30th September 11.30am – 12.30pm 4-week course, at the end of this course clients will be moved into existing group classes For further information and how to book, please email juleshardman.pilates@me.com   ..read more

The children are back at school so whether you are a parent or grandparent grab yourself some ME time. With more time on your hands now is the time to join a Pilates class. It’s well known that physically active can lead to a healthier and happier life. Pilates is a great form of exercise and after a few sessions you will start to feel the benefits of regular exercise. Pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout… In Pilates the quality of movement is more important than the quantity of repetitions. Correct breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency ..read more