by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Pilates
As posted on Pilates Tree Magazine http://www.pilatestreemagazine.com Myofascial Release Using the Foam Roller What is myofascial release? The word ‘myo’ means muscle and ‘fascia’ means band. Fascia is a strong but very flexible connective tissue which envelopes...
by admin | Oct 7, 2013 | Pilates
You can see this article and others at www.pilatestreemagazine.com The Pilates footwork on the Reformer is a fundamental section in a Pilates workout. Footwork is often the first series of exercises to be taught on the reformer but despite this it shouldn’t be...
by admin | Sep 9, 2013 | Pilates
The Pilates Reformer I am very pleased to announce that we will be taking delivery of a Peak Pilates Reformer this week. The reformer is a fantastic piece of equipment which really does reform the body! What is a Pilates Reformer? Invented by Joseph Pilates himself,...
by admin | Jul 12, 2013 | Pilates
You can see this article and others at www.pilatestreemagazine.com Although not one of the original Pilates exercises, the Roll Down is one of the most basic exercises and can highlight many weakness or imbalances within the body. I will very often use the Pilates...
by admin | May 28, 2013 | Horse Riders, Pilates
In the second part of the Pilates and horse riding series, we take a look at the hip flexors and hamstrings. As a horse rider it is important to be able to maintain good balance whilst the horse moves underneath us. This requires good core strength to enable us to...
