SLOW AND STEADY SERIES: Enhance your technique with this focused hip abductor exercise! Learn key techniques, to perfect your form and boost muscle strength. See how maintaining proper foot alignment is key to ensure correct muscle activation. Discover the importance…
Experience the full benefits of lateral flexion with the Bananasana stretch This powerful stretch targets your side body, stretching the oblique muscles and the intercostal muscles between the ribs. It’s an effective exercise for relieving tightness in the lower back…
A beautiful exercise to free up your back and release tightness between the shoulder blades. Relish in the benefits of this graceful Pilates exercise designed to alleviate back discomfort and tightness between your shoulder blades, while also opening up the…
Ready for a change of pace? Today, I’ve got something different for you – a quick cardio burst to shake things up. It’s not your typical Pilates routine, but sometimes a little cardio can add that extra spice to our…
Bird Dog Exercise Variation Bird Dog exercise variation to power up your core – harder than it looks! A whole body strengthening, and deep core training exercise -promoting good posture, improving balance, hip mobility and spinal alignment. Focus on good…
SLOW & STEADY SERIES: Modified Side Plank for beginner level, mastered the slow and steady way! Targets side body obliques, core, arms and stabilising muscles. Try 8 reps each side and then build reps as you grow stronger and perfect…
Arthritis, a condition marked by joint inflammation and discomfort, may be influenced by our diet. To mitigate inflammation and alleviate arthritis symptoms, avoid processed foods high in refined sugars and saturated fats. Research indicates refined carbohydrates, (prevalent in processed foods…
This post is outdated, see the latest version here: NEW BOOKING SYSTEM To streamline the Pilates Class booking process, I now require all future bookings to be made through my online booking page. This change aims to simplify things, as…
At Pillar Pilates, I believe in the power of small, consistent steps toward a healthier, stronger you. It’s not about quick fixes or temporary solutions; it’s about building a solid foundation for lifelong wellness, one pillar at a time. …
Muscle cramps can strike at any time, disrupting your fitness routine and causing discomfort. Understanding the underlying causes and implementing preventive measures is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and preventing these unwelcome interruptions. Possible causes of exercise-induced muscle cramps How…