‘Pilates? Isn’t that just breathing and stuff?’
This is often what I get asked when I meet someone who hasn’t tried Pilates. The short answer is NO, it’s not just breathing!
But the technique of breathing we use in Pilates is unique, fundamental to the work, and is used in every exercise you undertake. So a fully trained Pilates professional will always teach you the breathing first before you start the exercises. However that’s not to say you will be lying down breathing for your hour long session, far from it, …

One of the most enjoyable ways to get fit. Very good exercise. Targets most of the bodies muscle groups especially when combined with skipping. We provide one to one or small group sessions at home, work or in the park so feel free to call about this. Otherwise, get some cheap pads and gloves from Argos, about £30 all in and do some boxing with a friend. Technique is less important when boxing just to exercise as opposed to pure boxing so feel free to try things. There are literally …

Sorry I have been off radar recently, been nice and busy developing some new and exciting things for HomeHealth Fitness. Times flying though and summer is nearly here. Its at this time of year that we start to wear less and less clothing, don’t panic, we can help. Our new summer fit programme specifically targets those areas most likely to be out with the sun. A combination of personal training and Pilates is the answer, feel free to call for further details. As ever we will come and see you …

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‘Shape not Weight’
One of my male clients came up with this phrase the other day when we were discussing Pilates and weight loss, and it brilliantly sums up what I believe is the right approach for clients who want to lose weight. Make your focus what you see in the mirror, not what the scales tell you. Ask yourself, would you feel better if the scales said you had lost two pounds but you looked the same, or, if you didn’t know what you had lost but you looked better …