How to feel better on bad days (weather)
Rainy days, especially a series of rainy days, can play havoc on our mood. Everything becomes grey and soggy, making every day chores a pain. Even the recreational activities we can do become limited. All of this can bring on a case of the blues. While we can’t change the weather, there are a few […]
7 things we wish we knew starting reformer Pilates
A when you first enter a Pilates studio and see a reformer on the floor, it can be quite intimidating. To the uninitiated, at best it looks complicated and at worst, it looks downright medieval. Once you start a reformer Pilates class, however, it becomes an amazing partner in helping you achieve your goals. But […]
Wellness tips
Many of us are superheroes without capes. We are often there for our family, friends and co-workers, always ready to help, ready to support and rescue them in their time of need. Equally as often, however, we neglect ourselves and become rundown, stressed out, and even ill as a result of our commitment to those […]
Food & diet tips
The old maxim that a great body is built in the kitchen, not the gym, rings true in a few ways. While your exercise routine is undeniably critical in helping you achieve your fitness goals, food fuels your body and can mean the difference between seeing results sooner rather than much later in your fitness […]
How Pilates helps with my mind
A strong core, beautiful arms and a toned body aren’t the only positive results Pilates will bring to your life. While the physical benefits of a Pilates regimen are widely lauded, lesser known is how the exercise helps with your mental and psychological well-being. Pilates can help reduce stress, assist you with combatting depression and […]
Is Pilates safe during pregnancy?
Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages, and at all stages of life. Pregnancy is no exception. Using Pilates for pregnancy can help both your mental and physical health. It can be a significant tool that enhances your strength, flexibility and comfort level before and after you give birth. It […]
How can I work through an injury?
Pilates is a beneficial activity to be involved in if you are trying to prevent injury or recovering from one already. Unless instructed to by a physician, there is no reason to stop your regimen. Its roots as an exercise developed to help facilitate the healing and recovery of both the mind and body, mean […]
What Type of Breathing is Utilised?
One of the most challenging aspects of pilates for beginners is learning how to breathe properly. And this is unsurprising. The best way to breathe during pilates is actually slightly different to what you would do in day-to-day activities. So it can be quite hard to become accustomed to. However, with some guidance and practice, […]
How Pilates Can Help You in Your Daily Life
Pilates has been a godsend for many people. Every form of exercise has its positives and negatives, but not many medium-intensity workouts do so much for so many areas of the body and your overall sense of wellbeing. The benefits of this exercise are not limited to increasing core strength, although that reason alone is […]
How Do I Improve Imbalances in the Body?
You’d be surprised by just how many people living in Australia suffer from some kind of imbalance in their body. They can be caused by a number of different factors, such as poor muscular conditioning over the years. For some, it is more noticeable. But for others, these imbalances go largely unnoticed. But regardless of […]
