I don’t think that I am going to provide you with the answer that you want to hear but I challenge you to make it all the way through this article. I promise that it could have a powerful impact on your life.
Read MoreExercise after birth is great for so many reasons! More than anything, it is good for your mental wellbeing. Getting out of the house to go for a walk or to a pilates class will help to raise your energy levels, recover from pregnancy and labour, feel stronger and more confident and will provide you with an avenue to socialize. Even just 10 minutes of exercise a day will help to boost your energy levels.
Read MoreYou may hold the assumption that abdominal exercises are not safe to perform during pregnancy. This notion is completely untrue. Rather, some exercises are not suitable and some are. In fact, some abdominal exercises and pelvic floor exercises are extremely beneficial to do during pregnancy.
Exercising throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period is extremely beneficial for both your physical and mental health, as you deal with the stresses of pregnancy, birth and caring for a newborn.
Performing core and pelvic floor exercises properly can be a tricky task! Knowing how to breathe correctly is first and foremost extremely important. I also have a few tips and tricks that can help.
Read MoreYou may have been told by your physio that you have SPD it or you may be experiencing pelvic girdle pain - in which case you should definitely book in and see a Women’s health physiotherapist.
Read MoreReady & cleared to exercise but not sure what to do? Postpartum specific Pilates is a great first step! Think of it as going back to basics and building strength from the inside-out.
You have had a baby recently & have been given the all clear to exercise! Amazing! But now what? Are there particular exercises that you should be doing or is it safe to do what you were doing pre-pregnancy?
Read MoreFeel like you’ve been attending Pilates classes forever and not seeing any results? Ask yourself these questions. Duo Pilates instructor Anthea Phasey takes you through the most common reasons clients have been feeling blocked – and how they overcame the challenge.
Read MoreFind out why you should make Pilates a part of your self-care routine.
Read MoreNervous about starting your first Pilates class? Find out everything you need to know before attending a class!
Read MorePilates is a system of exercise that incorporates stretching and strengthening exercises that help you to realign your body and balance out any weak or tight muscles that you may have…
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of a group pilates class? There are some surprising advantages which make you want to come back for more every week!
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good arm toning workout?
Read MoreHere are my top 5 tips to perfecting your plank so you can be the best planker in the gym!
Read More4 hamstring stretches that you can do to reach your goal of touching your toes
Read MoreRunning – you either love it or hate it. It’s pretty common knowledge that running can cause all sorts of injuries. So why do so many of us love it so much?
Read MoreChances are, yourself or someone you know has injured their back before. It is so much more common than you would think and a lot of people put up with daily back pain that could otherwise be avoided if they were engaging their abdominal muscles properly when they exercised.
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