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Bone Health In Athletes – World Osteoporosis Day
For World Osteoporosis Day, we are looking at bone health in athletes. Athletes often train at high volumes and intensities, which places significant demand…
Head, Neck and Shoulder Alignment – World Aquatics Championships in South Korea
In this blog, as part of our series on the Polestar Pilates principles, we are focusing on Principle 4: organisation of the head, neck…
Breathe Easy
Today marks the first day of Breathe Easy Week, and this week we are focusing on mindful breathing techniques that can help reduce stress,…
Pilates and Rheumatoid Arthritis: How Can It Help?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week. When we hear the word ‘arthritis’ we often think about wear and tear and ageing in the joints. However, this…
Postnatal Depression – Mental Health Awareness
It’s mental health awareness week and this year's subject is concerned with body image and how it can impact the way you feel. Postnatal…
Final Polestar Blog – Communication and Energy
The final blog in a series of posts from Susie Martin Physio and Pilates instructor here at Complete Pilates on her progression through the…
How To Breathe In Pilates
Breathing is the first of the 6 Pilates principles and one of the most important aspects of the method to understand. In Pilates, breath…
Client Journey – Ariane Maurat
People come to Complete Pilates for a variety of reasons. Some are there to enhance their sporting prowess, while others come to improve their…
What is Diastasis Recti and How to Check for it?
Diastasis rectus abdominis, known just as diastasis recti or DRA, is the separation of your abdominal muscles during pregnancy. It involves the thinning of…
What We Learned from the Next Stage of Polestar Pilates Training
This is the second blog in our series exploring the Polestar Pilates training journey and how the course develops over time. After the initial…
Mobility Vs Flexibility – What Is The Difference?
If you often find yourself asking: mobility vs flexibility – what is the difference? Then you’re not alone. Mobility and flexibility are two terms…
Here’s Why This Professional Skier Swears by Pilates
If you’re a skier, having a regular Pilates practice is one of the best things you can do. Why? Because its focus on stability,…