Alan Herdman is one of our greatest Pilates elders. Alan was a recent guest on: 'Beyond Reformer' with Nic. He discussed how modern day living, is in a constant of flexion and that we must adapt the way we teach and coach to the person in-front. We gravitate to flexion from when we rise, to [...]
Every Pilates teacher will tell you that: 'Pilates is for everyone'. I am going to disagree and tell you: 'Why Pilates isn't for everyone'. Most people have now heard of the term; 'Pilates' with the massive explosion and boom worldwide, mainly with reformer studios. Now Pilates is a generic term and can be stuck on [...]
Rehabilitation Pilates for athletes Did you know that Joseph Pilates had been a gymnast and bodybuilder. In 1912, he moved to England. There, he was a prize fighter, circus performer, and self-defence trainer at police schools and Scotland Yard. Joseph Pilates mother was also a naturopath, so he did have a holistic background. My personal [...]
Pilates footwork on the reformer is a cyclical reaction. It's not just about the feet, muscles and bones. Pilates Footwork is cyclical action. In-fact Joseph Pilates talked about : 'Legs of the belly'. This is not a static leg press machine exercise from the gym! When you learn to move with ease and flow, you [...]
