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If you are women of a certain age, you are told to lift heavy for strong bones. But is this message helpful? Has it inspired you to rush off to the gym and start deadlifting? Strength training is definitely having a moment right now. “Lift heavy for strong bones” is everywhere but is it a […]
Continue ReadingLift heavy for strong bones. Is this message helpful?
Why are so many people scared of Pilates when it can be really beneficial? There are a few really good reasons why you might be scared of starting Pilates in a studio or a class. I’d like to use this blog post to allay those fears. Here goes. I’m nervous because I’m writing as an […]
Continue Reading4 Reasons you might be scared of Pilates, but still give it a go (hopefully).
Spine strength seems obvious as a concept, but is it really? How on earth do you set about strengthening your spine? Spine strength, much like the spine, is out of sight and out of mind. Spine strength might be out of mind, but luckily it is not out of reach! I’ll try to explain but […]
Continue ReadingSpine strength. What is it, really? How do you achieve it?
In July 2023 I unexpectedly received an Osteoporosis diagnosis. I didn’t see that one coming. Prior to that I launched an exercise class for people with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. I thought it would be interesting to see what my bone density and body composition was, so I had a DEXA scan done privately. The DEXA […]
Continue ReadingMe and my bones. 1 year on from an Osteoporosis diagnosis.
Regular Pilates is beneficial for all of us. These are 5 of the top benefits for men: