What is Prenatal Pilates? Prenatal Pilates is a series of prenatal fitness exercises specially designed for mums-to-be in their 2nd or 3rd trimester, and are beneficial in preparing the body for birth by strengthening the tummy, back and pelvic floor muscles without straining other joints. During pregnancy,...
Is your posture good or bad? Do you know that the Work Foundation estimates that employees suffering from bone and joint pain cost the EU's economies 240bn euros (£200bn) each year? Do you know that about 44 million workers in the EU have musculoskeletal disorders caused by their...
Absolutely! Reformer Pilates is one of the most effective methods to lose weight especially for those who are obese or nursing an injury. The only thing to consider is that you may need a longer time to see results compared to other methods of losing...
Taking a walk in nature is an inexpensive and accessible form of exercise that has been shown to provide several health benefits such as: Improved Mood Nature walks are linked to enhanced mental wellness and positivity, and can significantly decrease levels of depression, anxiety and stress ...
Rotation of the body is used often in our daily lives, e.g. turning towards your bedside to shut your phone alarm in the morning, turning to talk to someone behind you, or even turning to get the toilet paper in the loo. Since we rotate...
Why do I need to have strong abdominals? Besides looking good, strong abdominals or strong core helps you to maintain optimal alignment of your body, reducing body aches and pains, and ensure you can go about your daily activities with ease. [qode_simple_quote text_title_tag="h3" author_title_tag="h5" simple_quote_text="If your core is...
Having a hard time to decide on what to wear for your Pilates class without looking boring? After all, wearing a comfortable yet stylist outfit while working out will motivate us further. No matter what exercise you are doing, you would want to look good...
When I first started practicing Pilates Reformer 14 years ago, I didn’t have a chance to do Jumpboard classes as they were not available in Singapore. I experienced my first Jumpboard class during my Instructor Training course. Honestly, Jumpboard class is a godsend to peeps like...
Bob started attending Pilates classes with us in 2011 and was looking to improve his golf performance with Pilates. His key concerns were his posture, flexibility (especially in his spinal rotation), as well as core muscle strength. Renowned golfers such as Tiger Woods and David...
Pilates is known to benefit the population of all ages, from those recovering from injuries or suffering from body aches, to those simply looking for a challenging workout that promotes core strengthening and flexibility. With more people turning to Pilates as a safe yet intensive...