by Tracy Ward | Nov 8, 2015 | Pilates
Every now and again I run themed Pilates classes. Their great to keep you on your toes with fresh ideas, and stop your members getting fed up of the same old routine! This week I ran Pilates with Cardio, which was a shock to a few as cardio never really comes in to a...
by Tracy Ward | Oct 10, 2015 | Pilates
After a whirlwind of an amazing trip to Singapore I need to try and keep the relaxed, calm vibes that I felt whilst being away! It’s so easy to just “forget” your holidays as soon as you return home and slip right back to the normal routine of daily...
by Tracy Ward | Oct 3, 2015 | Fitness
Pilates Vs. Yoga How often have you heard someone say “pilates is just like yoga” or that “yoga is just the same as pilates”. It drives me MAD to assume that these two disciplines are the same, when they are so different in many ways, BUT both equally beneficial and...
by Tracy Ward | Sep 27, 2015 | Pilates
(Wearing: Chaturanga Yoga Vest) 15 minutes hip opening pilates workout Our hips hold so much tension in them because we use this large muscle group so much, for everything. Try this 15 minute workout to exercise them for strength, and it finishes with some lovely deep...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 21, 2015 | Fitness, Pilates
This week I have been writing and researching for an article that investigates the best core exercises, with real evidence to support them. The research has actually proven that the plank exercise stimulates more of the core muscles than other positions and works them...