Okay, so who saw the news story recently that highlighted how office workers could look in the future? Terrifying! If you haven’t seen it click here. There’ plenty of job roles which will have long term implications on our bodies but so many of us sit in an air-conditioned, brightly lit office, stooped over desks for so many hours of the day that we had to share some reason why Pilates can help you to avoid such implications… more importantly, to stop you from look like Emma (the wax model from the news). So, if you spend most of your day at a desk this blog post is especially for you! One way ..read more

Working on Balance and coordination is a really big part of Pilates. We often do single leg movements (unilateral training) and balance based exercises in classes as it builds functional strength and improves coordination.  People are always surprised at how much they can feel the muscles in their legs and bum working just standing still on one leg!!!  Being able to balance on one leg not only strengthens the whole leg but also helps with alignment of the foot which is a common problem with people who suffer knee and hip pain. Plus, did you know, If you struggle to stand on one leg f ..read more

Pilates can help improve your athletic performance by making you a stronger, less injury-prone athlete.  Triathlon’s training diversity is what attracts so many people to the sport. Unfortunately, it’s also what often puts triathletes at high risk of postural imbalances, muscle strains and over-use injuries.  Competitors often spend hundreds, if not thousands, on their equipment and spend hours and hours training, not to mention the investment in better nutrition and supplements, but what if it all comes undone with a little niggle that snowballs into persistent, chronic pain? This i ..read more

One thing we often get asked when a man walks through the door, ‘do other men do Pilates?’ When the first Pilates studio opened its doors in New York, in the 1920s, it was an instant hit with female Broadway dancers, who found the revolutionary new discipline beneficial for recovering from injuries, and as the popularity of Pilates has continued throughout the years, it has often been wrongly dismissed by men as a female only activity. This is so not the case, the process was in fact originated by Joseph Pilates, a German-born fitness enthusiast who was also a keen bodybuilder. Of course ..read more

According to research over at Gymcatch HQ in this fab article by Ene Corral. November 30, 2021 Pilates is the exercise discipline that showed the most resilience throughout the ups and downs of the Covid pandemic. Their research shows that the public stuck with, or turned to, Pilates when other exercise disciplines were experiencing tougher trading conditions. Read the full article here Pilates tops the list of the most in-demand exercise – Gymcatch This is great news for us here at Bbodysmart as we are finding more and more people turning to our in-studio classes for hands on help with postu ..read more

It’s obvious that we LOVE Pilates, and here at Bbodysmart Pilates Bury we wanted to share our passion with you and let you know some of the amazing benefits of regularly practicing Pilates whether you are on a mat or reformer equipment. Did you know Pilates is more than core strength….   Supports healthy bones and joint stability Improves strength and body conditioning Advanced endurance Helps with alignment & skeletal shape Relieves back pain and injury Reduce stress and tension If you would like to know more please contact us or visit our website: http://www.bbodysmart ..read more

The world is currently adapting and overcoming the challenges of Corona Virus. You may have noticed we moved our classes online not too long ago. It’s a strange time and although we’re still not sure when “normality” will return we have something very exciting for us all once this is over. New BBodySmart Pilates Studio Location! Still in Bury, in fact, just up the road from our current studio we have a new studio currently being built. It doesn’t look much right now, but it will be bigger than our current spot, have LOTs of natural light, mirrors and space for a few more members per ..read more

In an attempt to combat Covid-19 and the pandemic we have temporarily closed the doors to the studio. As you can imagine, that wasn’t easy but it’s the best decision to keep you, us and our families safe as we figure out what is unchartered territory for us all. As we’re following the rule of self-isolating we’ll still need to move our bodies and keep our minds busy so to help us all to do that we’re moving our classes online. The studio will return once new normal resumes but online classes are something we have looked into for a while and the Corona Virus was the push we needed to Zoom (excu ..read more

Pilates is an exercise choice which seems to be favoured by women. However, if we consider that Pilates was started by a man, Joseph Pilates – it’s been a training option for athletes, both men, and women, for over 50 years. Men have played a VERY big role as instructors and promoters of the Pilates method throughout its history. Though men have always benefitted from Pilates the scene seems to be populated by the majority of women – leaving some with the idea that Pilates is more for females than males. As one of the fastest-growing fitness trends in the world, we’re going to uncove ..read more

It’s the festive period & there’s plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas at BBodySmart Pilates Studio. December Promotion –  Christmas is almost here & ’tis the season for giving! With that in mind, we have a December giveaway just for you. If you book a set of 5 reformer sessions throughout December, your friend can join you for one of those sessions for FREE – saving them £12! • 1 Block of 5 – Up-front payment of £55.00 • The 5 sessions don’t need to be used back to back and can be used any time over the space of 2 months • Block of 5 must be booked throughout December • Your f ..read more