This safe but challenging level 1 / 2 workout focuses on mobilising your shoulders, neck and spine with core and pelvic stability exercises to help align and re balance your pelvis and lower back. This relaxing video is suitable for those with diastisis recti, or those with a baby on the way. Please note: If sitting […]
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Coronovirus | Sound Advice
Yusra and Ian offer some sound advice about working from home. What can we do to protect ourselves from injury or general physical decline if we’ve suddenly found ourselves working from home? Is your home workstation as ergonomically efficient as the one that you’re used to at your office? Movement Therapist Yusra Maru’e talks with […]
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Pilates Resistance Bands
by Yusra The Pilates Resistance Band, for such a simple piece of fitness equipment, is surprisingly versatile in its ability to tone your entire body. Pilates Resistance Bands are also ideal for those of us who prefer to exercise at home, or who like to take their exercise routines with them when they travel. Resistance […]
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With a Level 3 Diploma in Mat Based Pilates from Core Belief Academy, you can open up a whole world of opportunities in an industry that continues to show significant growth year on year. Pilates is more than just an exercise programme. It conditions both the mind and the body using well designed functional movements […]
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New Class For Tuesday Evenings
Starting next Tuesday 12th November at 6:00pm, we will be running a brand new weekly (pay as you go) Pilates class at Sir Mark Collet Pavilion in Kemsing. Suitable for beginners, experienced and advanced students of any age, all exercises are individually modified where necessary, to suit each member of the class. All specialist equipment […]
Continue readingWhat is Diastasis Recti and How Can I Tell If I Have it?
What is Diastasis Recti and How Can I Tell If I Have it? by Yusra Diastasis Recti is a very common condition whereby the Linea Alba, the connective tissue that connects the left and right sides of the Rectus Abdominis or six pack muscle widens down the middle in one or more places creating a […]
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What’s so important about breathing?
by Yusra Have you ever wondered why your Pilates teacher, Yoga guru or personal trainer keeps banging on about your breathing? Why do you need to exhale at a particular point in a movement? Why is the age old advice to “take a deep breath and calm down” The breathing system is our body’s way […]
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Ring My Bell
Burn fat, get stronger and feel even better with this impact free full body workout. Every move is designed to boost your metabolism and deplete your glycogen stores, leading to increased fat loss and lower blood sugar levels. There are adaptations for those with Diastasis Recti and with no swinging to be found, this is a safer way to use your kettlebells. Tell us how […]
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