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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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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A lot of businesses enter award programmes for the kudos, and to add to their growing collection of homepage logos, which is a great way of building a brand. But it’s so much more than that. Here is Bea’s own awards story. Earlier this year I received a phone call from Kent Women in Business […]
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We’ve recently talked about how men should take up Pilates, so this month we’re focusing on women’s health issues. In this article, we focus on postpartum tummies and the simple steps you can take to get back in shape after giving birth. Having a baby is one of the most magical experiences a woman can […]
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As if January wasn’t busy enough with the arrival of our latest instructor, Jon, and the launch of our new eco-friendly clothing range; this month we have yet more exciting news! Mytime Pilates will be adding massage into the mix as we welcome Kent’s leading holistic physiotherapist, Karen Cain, to the team. Based upstairs in […]
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Work out in style and make a statement with your sportswear What we wear can say a lot about about our personality, and I for one love expressing myself through my wardrobe. And that’s no different when I’m in the studio. These days there is so much choice when it comes to activewear, so […]
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Three reasons men should try Pilates in 2019 It’s that time of year again when people think about improving their general fitness, and as the men among us go about making their new year’s exercise resolutions for 2019, there are bound to be a few who disregard Pilates as a frivolous fitness regime for […]
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Finding peace during the festivities to refuel As we head toward the festive season, it may seem obvious that taking a break from work will help you relax and de-stress. But in today’s fast-paced world, it’s actually much more important for your health than you may think. In fact, research has shown that taking […]
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Pilates or Yoga – which is best for you? If I had a pound for each person who asked “what’s the difference between yoga and Pilates?”, I’d be rich. But it’s a very interesting question. Both forms of exercise are based upon the core principles of health, fitness and wellbeing, and they both focus […]
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In every generation there’s hype around a health scare. For millennials, “cancer” seems to be the big buzzword. But what about our children? We live in an age of multiple screens, and shockingly, in the UK, children aged three to four already spend three hours a day in front of a screen (rising to over […]
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