International Women's Day: Celebrating the Pelvic Floor
This week we celebrated International Women's Day and this year, I have focussed on the wonder that is the pelvic floor muscle. The...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Pilates & Menopause
It's so great to see that menopause is being spoken about more openly - it affects all women at some point in their lives and yet, it's...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Feb 10
- 2 min
The Benefits of Hip Bridges
Hip bridges (or glute bridges / spine curls / bridge pose) are a great exercise for your legs but can also be a bit of an all rounder, in...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Do You Suffer from 'Tech Neck'?
The term 'tech neck' has come from the sheer amount of time that we spend looking at our phones, or at laptops / computers. Such is...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
Pilates for Period Pain
When it comes to that time of the month, we are often left feeling a bit rubbish, at least for the first few days. You might think that...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Problem With The Fitness Industry...
In my view, there is one big problem with the fitness industry that can really affect how people see exercise and shape their goals. How...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Why Spending Time with Friends is So Important
How did you spend your weekend? How did you feel and did you make the most of your time? I spent mine with friends, eating and...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
5 Ways to De-Stress
There are so many things in life that can cause us stress and if we don't find a way to manage it, it can become a real problem. However,...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
How Can Pilates Benefit our Mental Health?
Note: This blog post is not intended to act as medical advice. If you are concerned about your mental health or the way you are feeling...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
Stretch Your Hips & Other Bits
Note: This blog is not intended to act as medical advice. If you have any concerns over pain you might be feeling in your body, consult...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min
Sciatica: How Can Pilates Help?
Note: This blog is not intended to act as medical advice. If you have concerns or suffer from regular bouts of sciatica, speak to your GP...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Aug 26, 2022
- 4 min
Pilates: Face to Face v Online
There are so many options now when it comes to Pilates - on demand online studios, in person classes, live online classes. So how do you...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Stay Active When Working From Home
The world of working has changed significantly since the pandemic. Pre-Covid, most of us were used to going into work everyday and...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Aug 12, 2022
- 1 min
The Pilates Breath
The Pilates breath often seems like a confusing concept when you first start your practice, but actually it's super easy once you get the...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
Your Pilates Schedule: How Many Times A Week Should I Do Pilates?
Ahhh, the magic question! How many times should you do Pilates per week? Should you do Pilates every day or is that too much? Is once a...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Jul 29, 2022
- 1 min
Back Extensions: What Are They & Why Do We Need Them?
Back extensions appear regularly in a Pilates class - this is essentially where you lie on your front and lift your upper back so you...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Pilates at Home: Creating a Safe Space
A physical, face to face class environment doesn't necessarily work for everyone. You might be someone that prefers to exercise in the...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Jul 16, 2022
- 4 min
Pilates FAQ
When it comes to Pilates, there are SO many questions. What even is Pilates anyway?! In this blog post, I hope to answer some of those...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Mar 6, 2022
- 3 min
Ladies...Here's The Low Down About Training Around Your Cycle
You have an exercise regime - whether it's a gym programme, group exercise classes or another form of exercise. But sometimes you feel...
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The Wellbeing Shed
- Dec 28, 2021
- 2 min
Pilates for Digestion
There are tonnes of benefits to having a regular Pilates practice. Some of those benefits are more well known than others, such as...
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