Abdominals, back pain, core strength, health, Muscle tone, Pilates, Reduce pain, stretch
“It must be old age” – have you said this or heard others talk this way? Stiffness in your joints and overall aches and pains, can make you feel so much older than you are. People who feel like this can end up feeling like it’s just their lot in life and...
Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, Muscle tone, Pilates, Pilates classes in Queenstown, stretch
I’ve been learning more and more how important strong and steady glutes and legs are. Having strong glutes keeps you balanced and steady. When you are strong through the back of your body, you are less likely to fall and will be able to have confidence and...
Abdominals, core strength, health, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, stretch
I’ve been thinking lately about how exercise became a thing to add to our ‘ to do’ lists. Yes, we know moving is important and it’s something our bodies need to be whole and healthy – just as good nutrition, sleep and positive relationships are human...
Abdominals, core strength, health, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, stretch
When you attend your Pilates class or join in from home, there are things you can do to really make it count. You are on the mat, you’ve committed to the time so you might as well make the workout as effective as you can. Many people I’ve seen, figure this means going...
Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, Pilates
This morning, Mike and I went for a walk around Jack’s Point. It’s just gorgeous. The mountains, cool air and remoteness. Anyway, as we walked, I clumsily slipped on the wet grass and skidded quite ungracefully down the hill a little way. When I recovered, Mike...
Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, mindfulness, Muscle tone, stretch
When it comes to creating a healthy, balanced approach to life, your body and your optimal health, the ‘All or Nothing’ mentality just don’t seem to work for everyone. What I have learnt and observed through working with many Pilates clients, is that...
