the rise of the reformer studio - what exactly is Reformer Pilates and how is it different to other Pilates

Over a decade ago there was a huge increase in ‘barefoot running’ the idea behind this was that modern shoes impede our natural ability to move freely and without pain. The theory was that by wearing more minimalist shoes the structures and stretchy tissue (such as muscles and ligaments) in our feet get stronger and more flexible allowing better, more efficient movement and importantly a decrease in common running injuries such as ‘runners knee’. Many running enthusiasts jumped on the band...

After stillness, before action, comes intention The new year is often a time of new resolutions – many millions of people each year start the new year with some intention to change, but ask these people 3 months later how that has gone and the majority will tell you that they gave up or it didn’t work. Why is it then that despite the intention to change there is rarely any action? 1.Forming new habits take time and depend on consistent, conscious effort. Our bodies and brains are...