The Duo Pilates Blog

Feel 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.

Find out why you should make Pilates a part of your self-care routine.

Nervous about starting your first Pilates class? Find out everything you need to know before attending a class!

Pilates 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…

What are the benefits of a group pilates class? There are some surprising advantages which make you want to come back for more every week!

Who doesn’t love a good arm toning workout?

Here are my top 5 tips to perfecting your plank so you can be the best planker in the gym!

Running – 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?

Do you dread the word ‘push up’? There is no denying that push ups are tough but they are definitely possible for all of us to do! Why not make it a challenge to be able to do a full push up in one month.

If you have ever been to a Pilates class, you will already be aware that there is a high chance you will find it difficult to laugh or cough the next day without feeling your abs! Who doesn’t love the feeling of sore abs though, right?  

Back pain can be extremely debilitating and if you suffer from it daily, any relief is greatly welcomed. While back pain is complex, there is no doubt that exercise is one of the best preventatives and treatments for it.

If I were to ask a room full of women ‘who has tight hips?’ - I can guarantee you that a majority of the room will say yes. I can almost equally guarantee that if I ask the group of women who said yes, ‘have you ever experienced lower back pain?’ - the answer would also be yes.