Core training emphasizes strength, and conditioning of the of the stabilizing structures of the abdomen, thorax and back. It typically includes exercises for the hips, lower back and abdomen, all of which support the spine and thorax. Exercising the core structures improves overall stability of the trunk and transfers power to the extremities, enabling the [...]
The pilates method is a complete system, moving, undulating and flowing through exercises and executing the limbs from a strong powerhouse. It has never been about rigidity, flat backs or standing in a lumbar lordosis, neither has Pilates Manchester ever coached or taught that way. Pilates differs from yoga in that it is based on [...]
Pilates Manchester never fails its athletes as it always comes from a place of honesty and integrity. We specialise in working in principles, so gentler forms of movement. We are not selling body building, strength and conditioning packages, physio or sprint/speed running, nor have we ever pretended to do so. Most athletes contact the studio [...]
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 [...]
