Top 5 Pilates Exercises for your Abdominals
The great thing about abdominal exercises is that they very much focus on quality movement which, if you’ve ever experienced low back pain, is really important.
The great thing about abdominal exercises is that they very much focus on quality movement which, if you’ve ever experienced low back pain, is really important.
Our mat based classes involve a range of mat exercises in sitting, lying on your back or side. Pilates exercises done in standing are very important too.
There is a lot of different pieces of small equipment that can be used in our Pilates classes. Here’s a few examples of some of my favourites!
Being aware of your posture can help with maintaining the body’s natural spinal curves, reducing muscle tension and improving movement.
Although Pilates exercises will focus on your ‘core’ tummy and back muscles, doing Pilates exercises will also work and benefit your body in many other ways!
This month, Physio and Pilates Instructor, Kim, has chosen her top 5 Pilates exercises you can do with an exercise ball. We will use a ball in our classes.
We’ve spoken to our Pilates attendees and are now offering a range of ways for you to continue to enjoy and benefit from Pilates at goPhysio.
The new year always gets people thinking about or talking about starting something new. It can be a great time to give a boost to your health and wellbeing. Pilates is a great form of exercise, so many people are recommended to do it by friends, family, their GP or surgeon. But many people don’t …
Mat based Pilates exercise is carried out in a variety of positions. There are many popular (and brilliant) Pilates exercises you can do in standing.
Pilates is an excellent choice of exercise for people who have osteoarthritis, as it is a gentle, low impact-based exercise.