pilates

The Ladder Barrel represents one of Joseph Pilates' original equipment designs, with a fascinating origin story. Unlike other pieces of Pilates equipment that were adapted from furniture, Pilates creatively repurposed an empty beer keg to create the first Ladder Barrel. This ingenious upcycling demonstrates Pilates' practical approach to equipment design, focusing on functionality over conventional aesthetics...

Reformer Pilates is a dynamic and effective form of exercise that utilises a specialised machine called a reformer. This versatile piece of equipment has become so popular in home gyms & allows for a wide range of  pilates reformer exercises that target various muscle groups, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body strength. Here's a detailed explanation of 10 reformer Pilates exercises, including how to perform them and the main muscles they engage...

A bear plank is a challenging core exercise that combines elements of a traditional plank and a quadruped position. It's an excellent bodyweight movement that targets multiple muscle groups while providing superior core stability training. This exercise is suitable for beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts and can be easily modified to suit different fitness levels....

Piriformis syndrome exercises can be effectively performed at home without the need for a gym. Many of the recommended stretches and exercises require minimal or no equipment, making them convenient for home practice ...

Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote physical and mental well-being. Yoga focuses on flexibility, strength, and balance, and it is often used as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

Pilates founder Joseph Pilates invented the reformer which is a bed-like frame with a flat platform on it called the carriage; this rolls back and forth on wheels within the frame. The carriage is attached to one end of the reformer by a set of springs which provide differing levels of resistance choices as the carriage is pushed or pulled along the frame. 

 In a small number of cases, a single solution can work yet it is recommended that a multi-faceted approach is taken. Correcting postural issues can be a challenge however the longer these imbalances remain unaddressed, the longer it thereby takes to correct them. Following on from this below are clinically proven ways to correct them to three common postural faults. 

Joseph Pilates originally devised more than 500 exercises for his system, 34 of which were mat exercises. Mat work may involve traditional Pilates equipment such as magic circles or hand weights, as well as non-Pilates gear such as stretch bands, gym balls and foam rollers.