Granny or Gazelle? A great exercise for 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 […]
Granny or Gazelle? An exercise for morning back stiffness. 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!
What makes Pilates special?
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Today’s video guides you through stages from press up to plank to build up your wrist, arm,
Pilates to strengthen your wrists
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Yes! IF you already know how to work your pelvic floor effectively, then YES! Definitely, Pilates can help strengthen the pelvic floor & teach you to use it in a functional way. Many specialist antenatal & postnatal physiotherapists are also experienced Pilates Instructors. Exercise is a key pillar of our physio training and Pilates
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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 – we can count 6 pupils
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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 has been around for years,
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Take care you are not training a pot belly Do you have a suspicion that each time you bring that second leg up into tabletop position you get an abdominal bulge or doming? As tabletop legs is the starting position and foundation for so many of the advanced pilates and core exercises it is absolutely essential
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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 has been around for years,
Pilates spine curl vs traditional bridge: technique check Read More »
