HSF Pilates

Love these photos- one of my clients joining in with an online Pilates class from her canal barge! That’s a first!

Let’s keep moving…

I can hardly believe it’s 10 years since I began my Pilates business!! I had no idea how it would turn out, was it a financial risk worth taking? Would self employment actually give me the family life balance I was looking for? I am SO grateful that it has been a strong yes all round!

Over the years, I have developed a huge passion for working with those age 50+ and especially those with health challenges to face; as well as people who have always been a bit scared of exercise- it is SO rewarding!
The oldest member of the HSF community is currently 86- exercising twice a week with me to maintain posture, strength and flexibility. Awesome!

Let’s keep moving!

Feeling the need for bright leg warmers today!

Well that’s a relief…

“Doesn’t distance running damage your knees?”. I’m often asked that. “You’ll wear yourself out and need a knee replacement by 50”. That’s been said too!
Here’s some clinical evidence thé opposite is in fact true.
Of course we need to strengthen our bodies in other ways alongside running- Pilates and running is the perfect match!

https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000586?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR08r06zGTfZhTBCHYjkUO8Lyc2gM3rn4RMGTCL5hGVExlME-Gr8G0xPP4U_aem_7DA0ItYmnF5a5gREOYpPgw

Can marathon running improve knee damage of middle-aged adults? A prospective cohort study Objectives To evaluate the short-term impact of long-distance running on knee joints using MRI.Methods 82 healthy adults participating in their first marathon underwent 3T (Tesla) MRI of both knees 6 months before and half a month after the marathon: 71 completed both the 4 month-long standardised t...

I always say to clients who ask… once a week is a good habit, twice a week is a great habit!
Lots of helpful advice in this article. This week I will work with people in their 20’s right through to someone who is 86! Pilates is such an adaptable and safe form of exercise, whatever you’re starting point!

https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/how-often-should-you-do-Pilates #

Yes, there's such thing as too much - so, how often should you do Pilates to see the best results? Top experts impart their wisdom.

I’m forever telling people to practice balance… I’d love to see how many of my clients stand on one leg to brush their teeth (my top tip!) but here’s why… go on… have a go… what’s your age group rating?

Looking forward to welcome today’s new starters! Kicking off 2024 with good habits! Let’s keep moving

Happy New Year to all my lovely clients! I decided to kick of the year with a mother daughter dip in the North Sea. Studio reopens tomorrow… let’s keep moving in 2024

Happy New Year to all my wonderful clients! I decided to kick of the year with a dip in the North Sea. The studio reopens tomorrow… let’s keep moving in 2024!