I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions but I know I’m in the minority. It can be a great time for people to jump start new healthy habits. If you want to find a better way to exercise, finally address those nagging pains or discover your bodies potential in movement I encourage you to tryContinue reading “New year, new you”
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Why do Pilates?
Pilates can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! It’s really not supposed to be for anyone special, it’s actually designed to be done by anyone in any stage of fitness, even if you are at your most “unfit”. If you have been sedentary and not exercising at all Pilates is perfect for you.Continue reading “Why do Pilates?”
Body positivity
This video is me doing a pretty advanced Pilates exercise. Don’t worry, you won’t be expected to try this in your first session! I’ve got almost 30 years experience practicing Pilates, a gymnastics background and slightly long arms which all make this exercise possible for me. At age 46 I’m pretty proud that I canContinue reading “Body positivity”
Why you need to work your glutes
Why do you need to work your glutes, AKA your butt? Hint…It’s not just for bikini season! The gluteal muscles are very popular to exercise but it’s often a purely aesthetic endeavor. The reality is that those muscles are vital for both good posture and good movement. When we sit too much, as most ofContinue reading “Why you need to work your glutes”
Solara Pilates 