Each Pilates session involves 10-15 minutes of standing ‘warm-up’ exercises which concentrate on posture, breathing awareness and balance. Most of the exercises are then performed on a mat, using side-lying, supine or hands and knees positions. If you feel uncomfortable in a position we can change the exercises to suit… The post <strong>What does a Pilates lesson involve?</strong> appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

What is Pilates? Pilates is a mat-based exercise class, performed with only gentle background  music, using precise movements and breathing techniques to build a strong flexible body. It is a mind body conditioning programme that targets the deep postural muscles of the abdomen, spine and pelvic floor to improve overall central… The post What is Pilates? appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

Why are Physiotherapists such big fans of Pilates?  There are 3 aspects of Pilates which I think make Pilates special.  They are the things that make it more than a slow bums and tums workout! “The Pilates  method of Body Conditioning develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates… The post What makes Pilates special? appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

Wrist fractures are second only to hips. January is the month to use Pilates to strengthen wrists! The post Pilates to strengthen your wrists appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

It is wonderful that we have a big extended PhysioPilates family stretching far from Cambridge.   Since I started this blog & newsletter I have had lovely emails from pupils moved to Shropshire, Scotland and even Portugal.  Also feeling proud  that our Cambridge classes have inspired several career moves  –… The post Ten Tips for more comfortable car journeys appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

Spot the difference? They look the same – bottom in the air – but the difference is how you get there.  If you are not sure about the difference between a classic bridge and a Pilates spine curl then do read on…. How a traditional bridge works The traditional ‘bridge’ exercise… The post Pilates spine curl vs traditional bridge: technique check appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

Morning back stiffness? Do you wake with back stiffness, feeling rather like an old lady; starting the day with contorting stretches just to feel normal? Do you find that you struggle to get comfortable in bed at night? The natural instinct is to try morning stretches to loosen and get going. … The post Granny or Gazelle? A great exercise for morning back stiffness. appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

This is a really great question.  As both a specialist pelvic floor physiotherapist and an experienced Pilates instructor the kind of question I like! Think about skiing – you need to be fit already to ski well.  You don’t get fit skiing. Pilates and the pelvic floor have a similar… The post Can Pilates strengthen the Pelvic Floor Muscles? appeared first on PhysioPilates Academy ..read more

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