Have you ever looked in your pantry and wondered, “can I use my food for exercise”? No? Well, that’s okay. We're here to tell you that soup cans are one of the best Pilates props out there!

Pilates is a great form of exercise if you’re looking to strengthen, tone and improve flexibility with minimal stress on the body. Setting up a simple home Pilates studio allows you to practice in your own time, or join our online classes in a space that feels right for you.

Whatever your age or fitness level, with its slow controlled movements, Pilates is great exercise. It offers a range of benefits, particularly for more senior practitioners, who can really benefit from staying active.

Staying fit and active during pregnancy is always beneficial. Not only does it have a physical impact, it makes you feel good and can improve postnatal recovery. Pilates is an ideal exercise to undertake when pregnant!

Whatever exercise regime you choose, learning proper technique and gradually building up to more difficult maneuvers is key. Let’s consider Pilates’ most famous “introductory” exercise: Hundreds, and a few others.

Modern life is full of stresses and distractions. Pilates requires focus and concentration that can not only soothe our body but calm our minds too. So how does Pilates help your mental health?