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We wrote previously about how ineffectual New Year’s Resolutions can be as only 8% of people manage to keep them going after 6 weeks. Have you kept yours? We suggested you focus more on the positive instead by adding more healthy actions to your day, instead of taking away. Did this approach get you out for a walk, add some Pilates to your day or even get you to add an extra portion of fruit or vegetables to your diet?

The theory is that it takes 28 – 30 days to build a habit and after that it becomes part of your daily routine. So what’s the best way to build a new healthy habit? Continue reading →

We have received 3 pairs of Move Activewear non-slip Pilates socks in the post, all the way from sunny Australia – thanks so much Melissa!

Seeing as Valentine’s Day is on the way, we’ve decided to share the love and raffle them off to three lucky winners. Continue reading →

We were delighted to be featured in December’s issue of Xposé Magazine, thanks for the opportunity ladies, we hope to see you again for a workout soon!

Steph and the studio featured in December’s Star Body page. We all know Pilates can strengthen, tone up and lengthen muscles but the Reformer brings a regular workout to all new heights” says Xposé. Reformer classes are becoming more and more popular as word gets out about how effective the workout is for both toning and strength and conditioning. Many sports people such as Andy Murrray and Tiger Woods use Pilates to help keep them injury free.
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As I walked past St Kevin’s Park today I was struck today by how much effort there is in taking up autumn leaves and managing gardens through the seasons. I watched the workers rake up huge mounds of leaves, before they loaded them into giant containers to be taken away to the compost heap. It’s really strenuous work – lots of bending over, lifting and twisting – and all under load too. Continue reading →