Many people think of Pilates as something mainly done by women. But around a third of our clients at Pilates Central are male and some days the studio contains as many men as women. What is true, however, is that men and women often start doing Pilates for different reasons. A Specific Reason “Men tend...

Pilates can alleviate many of the symptoms of the menopause. Menopausal women often experience a sense of loss, for both their youth and their child-bearing ability. But exercise and a positive attitude can help assuage such a feeling and many the symptoms of the menopause, including hot flushes, mood swings, depression, irritability and sleeplessness. Stretching...

Pilates is ideal for older people as it can provide a safe effective workout in largely reclining or sitting positions. Most Pilates exercises are low-impact and partially weight-bearing, which is good for the prevention of osteoporosis, the brittle-bone disease. The gentle routines build strength and improve posture, flexibility and agility. They are also good for...