Pilates is all about consistent improvement leading to long-term gains. It is a low impact activity, though the slow controlled movements are still demanding. Pilates is not something where you will be asked to push boundaries, break through the pain barrier or exercise until you drop. Instead it is about steady sustainable improvement. Everyday Life...

Those new to Pilates often ask if Pilates can replace the gym. That all depends on your fitness goals, though the two don’t have to be in opposition. It’s certainly a myth that Pilates is somehow an easy form of exercise. Social media is currently full of viral videos of football teams and “gym bros”...

Welcome to the April edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: Great Expectations Ageless Jane Road to Recovery Pilates Prince Great Expectations Pilates for beginners can seem intimidating, but after a little preparation there is no need for anxiety. Your teachers will give detailed instructions on how to use the Reformer. The Reformer has...

Pilates for beginners can seem intimidating, but after a little preparation there is no need for anxiety. Your teachers will give detailed instructions on how to use the Reformer. The Reformer has a flat padded platform called a carriage, which is moveable and slides up and down on a frame. It also has a foot...

Welcome to the March edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: Pilates for beginners Re-farmer Pilates Wheel exercise It’s a record breaker Pilates for beginners Pilates is ideal for beginners because it is low impact, it builds on strength and control and helps the user in their everyday life. Pilates is made for the...

Pilates is ideal for beginners because it is low impact, it builds on strength and control and helps the user in their everyday life. Pilates is made for the body you have, whatever your level of fitness. You don’t have to learn complicated new skills, all that is needed is some suitable clothes to exercise...

Wellness is perhaps an overused term, but simply through concentrating on your breathing Pilates can help generate a sense of wellbeing as you forget about the worries of work and daily life. Joseph Pilates wrote in his book Return To Life Through Contrology, “above all learn how to breathe correctly.” Many people take breathing for...

Welcome to the January edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: On the road to recovery Reformer chic Standing up for Pilates Garden Pilates On the road to recovery Reformer Pilates is an excellent tool for both injury prevention and rehabilitation. It can also be very useful for “prehabilitation” before an operation. Indeed Joseph...

Reformer Pilates is an excellent tool for both injury prevention and rehabilitation. It can also be very useful for “prehabilitation” before an operation. Indeed Joseph Pilates invented his contrology system, later called Pilates, as a means of rehabilitation for hospital patients on the Isle of Man, where he was interned during the first world war....

Pilates is still number one in the fitness charts. The health platform ClassPass has just published its 2025 report on global fitness trends and for the third year running Pilates remains the most booked workout, with a 66 per cent increase in bookings this year. Pilates beat running, yoga, strength training, cycling, barre, gym time,...