The Reformer is the apparatus of the moment. It is a very versatile piece of equipment which can provide an endless repertoire of exercises. When I first started my Pilates Instructor training in the late 1990’s it was also known as a ‘Plié Machine’ as it was used a great deal with ballet dancers. Lying […]
The CoreAlign was a developed in early 2000’s by Jonathan Hoffman, a physical therapist and it is a superb piece of kit, for any age. It has been designed to improve posture, gait, balance and functional movement as well as increasing strength, power and endurance. The ladder is provided as a support which can be
The Ladder Barrel is an unassuming piece of Pilates apparatus, yet again designed by Joseph Pilates. It is one the hardest pieces of apparatus as it has no springs or pulleys to help you perform the exercises, you simple have to use your own body weight and mobility. Because of the curved arc of the
Known as either a Trapeze Table or Cadillac, this is the largest of the apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates. It can be used for rehabilitation as well as full body conditioning and provides a range of versatile, low impact exercises for any fitness level. Predominantly using springs this is a great piece of kit. You
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Body Perfect Pilates houses many pieces of Pilates apparatus created by Joseph Pilates. Over the next few weeks I’ll provide you with more detail about what each can do. As instructor it is much more exciting being able to teach Pilates in a fully equipped Pilates Studio just as Joseph Pilates did. Having a collection
This year I will have been teaching Pilates 25 Years! Whilst I have always taken pride in learning and training, aiming to be the best I can be. Not everyone, I’m sure it’s the same in any profession, follows the same ethics. This is how you can check your Instructor is certified. Check their bio
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I’m typing this on the last week of January, the last week it’s probably acceptable to say ‘Happy New Year!’ January is always a busy month at the studio which I am grateful for. Existing clients are keen to get back to sessions and their routine and new, potentially prospective clients are booking in. I
This is a question I get asked frequently and with us approaching 2025, I thought I’d pre empt any January enquires.
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