Neck Pain Pilates Exercises
An increasing number of people are experiencing neck pain at younger ages. The use of smartphones, tablets and computers has our generation hunched over, especially young people. Basically look around on the street, in restaurants, on the buses or trains. Without a doubt, from children to adults, the percentage of people leaned over their phones with their head forwards is astonishing. (more…)
Back Pain Pilates Classes
Don’t wait until it your pain gets out of control. Not all Pilates classes are suitable for people with non-specific low back pain, or with chronic low back pain. Our Pilates classes may help as part of a conservative treatment option for people with non- specific low back pain with or without sciatica. Our highly qualified instructors (more…)
What are the best Pilates classes in London?
We believe that the best Pilates classes in London should offer superior quality, individualised attention and price. Our business model is based on small, intimate, attention to detail classes.
Quality instruction
This means that your instructor should be educated, qualified and certified in Pilates, and have experience. Having said this, many Pilates studios in London offer Pilates classes, but their instructors are not necessarily qualified in Pilates. Yes, you read correctly. Some “Pilates” studios train their instructors in-house on a crash course and teach them a few circuit-type exercises on the equipment. The exercises are usually not found in the Pilates repertoire and you will be lead to believe that you are learning Pilates. Not only you will be missing out on the benefits of Pilates, but f you then go to a Pilates class anywhere else, you will be lost. (more…)
Traditional Pilates or dynamic reformer classes?
Both Pilates styles are great. It all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. For instance, take classical ballet vs fitness Ballet Barre, or Iyengar yoga vs Power yoga. Which one is better?
Let’s take the first example. While ballet is a long-established discipline with set choreography that takes time and skill to master, a fitness Ballet Barre instead, incorporates ballet inspired moves with fitness, strength and cardio . Although both are similar in movement, they are different with completely different aims and approaches. Furthermore, they both require concentration and control.