Pilates for Low Back Pain

Pilates for Low Back Pain

Pilates is one of the best forms of treatment for back pain! Why it is effective may be less clear so here we explain why pilates could work for you.  Firstly, we use our backs for almost every single task in daily life therefore it is inevitable that we will...
Pilates for Marathon Runners

Pilates for Marathon Runners

Running is one of the most popular sports, it’s easy to get involved with, requires little equipment or planning and is an excellent cardiovascular workout! For those who are regularly clocking up the miles, the repetitive nature of running can lead to numerous...
What happens on a Pilates Retreat?

What happens on a Pilates Retreat?

The early 2018 Winter Pilates Retreat was held on the 27th January at The Ardoe House Hotel. Although I’ve hosted these events now for around 4 years I still try to make each one individual, unique, and I get just as excited welcoming my guests every single...
My favourite moves!

My favourite moves!

This last few weeks it has been great to get back in the studio and do some filming (new home workouts coming soon!), but this post was inspired by a recent Skype chat with Glenn Withers (creator of the APPI pilates method) who asked me what my ultimate favourite...
Morning routines- love them or hate them?!

Morning routines- love them or hate them?!

My morning routines are very similar most days of the week. I love the start of a new day, when you have the whole day in front of you. Work days I do things much faster but essentially follow the same routine. Breakfast: I always start with a good cup of tea and a...