“Happiness consists of getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more.” — Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers Ask any new parent or anyone suffering sleep deprivation, and they will tell you just how damaging a lack of sleep can be to both their mental and physical wellbeing. We know sleep is important, but why? Why is […]
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Water – the elixir for life We all know we should be drinking more water, but why? Water accounts for two-thirds of our body weight, so it’s no surprise to hear that it is vital in maintaining several key bodily functions, including cognitive activity, the removal of toxins, and regulating body temperature. It might come […]
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The events of the past 12 months have transformed the way many of us work. For those of us fortunate enough to have the space, this transformation has largely been a positive experience, allowing us extra time with our love ones, and importantly, time for ourselves. However, for those trying to work in busy households, […]
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Most of us are familiar with the popular mind and body practice known as Pilates, even if we aren’t so familiar with its original name – Contrology. But what exactly are the origins of Contrology, and how did it evolve to become the one of the most popular physical fitness systems across the world today? […]
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As we regularly advise our clients, the benefits of movement are so important, and underpin our wellbeing in every way. Sadly, my father recently passed away from a very aggressive form of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The most distressing aspect of this disease – and especially with his type – is that sufferers may find themselves […]
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As we find ourselves in uncharted territory in 2020 – both in our work and social lives – many of us are turning to exercise for solace. Our online Pilates sessions have been a roaring success so far, but this hasn’t happened by accident. So as we shift our business, but also our organisational mindset, […]
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This week we kicked off our new Saturday Club sessions with a special interactive workshop on the body’s most flexible yet vulnerable joint – the shoulder. You may not know that the shoulder girdle is made up of a set of intricate bones and muscles that all work together to form a joint which is […]
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Last month, we talked out about one of our core machines at mytime – the reformer. But there are two other pieces of equipment that are integral to our Pilates sessions: the trapeze table and the chair. Whereas the reformer is ostensibly a bed, the trapeze table and the chair offer slightly different frameworks which […]
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Over the next few months we’ll be taking a look at the various types of equipment used in Pilates. Arguably one of the most popular machines is the reformer, but what are its origins and why is it so beneficial for us? The reformer then and now It is perhaps no surprise that the reformer […]
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Many clients tell us about their experiences during the menopause and so in this instalment of our women’s health series, we take a closer look into the symptoms and what we can do to overcome them. So what is the menopause, anyway? From the Greek word menos (month) and pausis (cease) – and informally known […]
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