Do you ever think that the world is just spinning too fast you need to stop the spin, get off, re-set and then get back on again? Time has a habit of disappearing right before our eyes and at time it can be scary – once it’s gone, it’s gone. Not to sound too cliche, […]
Author Archives: Sam Hobbs
Strong glutes and flexible hamstrings play a crucial role in reducing back pain and improving overall body function, especially in Pilates practice. Strong Glutes Your butt muscles (glutes) are responsible for stabilising your pelvis and supporting the lower back. When these muscles are weak, other muscles, including those in your lower back, tend to overcompensate, […]
With the school summer holidays coming to an end parents can get back into a normal routine and back to working out again. Lots of people find it difficult to maintain their workout schedule during the summer break. with family holidays and day trips or just having kids in the house all day can prove to […]
Last week I spoke about the benefits of our very well loved foam roller and why we use it and to prove I’m not just being mean! Let’s continue the theme and talk about the Pilates soft ball. A Pilates soft ball, also referred to as a mini stability ball or Pilates ball, is a […]
As the leaves begin to fall and the air grows crisp, don’t you just love it? Now is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf in your fitness journey. Autumn is a season of change, reflection, and renewal. What better way to embrace this transformative time of year than by reclaiming your confidence […]
The recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day can be traced back to a marketing campaign in Japan. In the mid-1960s, a Japanese company called Yamasa introduced a pedometer named “Manpo-kei,” which translates to “10,000 steps meter.” This marketing campaign was launched in conjunction with the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 to promote walking and fitness […]
Chair-lates Seated Strength – Back
Chair-lates Seated Strength – Legs
Chair-lattes Seated lower body mobility
Chair-lattes seated upper body mobility