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Pilates for hypermobility: benefits and exercises
Have you been diagnosed with joint hypermobility? Are you wondering what joint hypermobility means? Are you wondering what exercise you can do for hypermobility?…
What Are Inversions: Pilates Inversion Exercise Benefits
Have you ever been to a Yoga or Pilates class? If the answer is “yes” then chances are you’ll have already experienced Pilates inversion…
Beginner’s Guide to Reformer Pilates
Have you heard of the Pilates Reformer? You might think it sounds like a Victorian punishment, but it’s actually an amazing piece of workout…
How to avoid neck tension in the Pilates hundred Exercise
The Hundred is a classic Pilates mat exercise. It also one of the most challenging and dynamic moves in the mat repertoire. You will…
An introduction to the Pilates trapeze table – what is it? Exercises and workouts
The Pilates trapeze table is probably the most versatile and supportive piece of Pilates equipment. Which is why we love using it in our…
The Pilates ladder barrel and Pilates spine corrector exercises – What are they? How do they work?
Complete Pilates always use the equipment in their classes and 1-2-1 sessions. Why? Because we agree with Joseph Pilates when he said that while…
What is a Neutral Spine Position and How to Find Your Neutral Spine Alignment
“Find your neutral spine” is something you’ll often be instructed to do in a Pilates class. But what exactly your neutral spine is and…
Should I Pull My Shoulders Back? Why You Should Stop Pulling Your Shoulder Blades Down
“Pull your shoulders back and down”. “Anchor your shoulder blades down”. “Keep your shoulders away from your ears.” If you regularly attend Pilates classes…
Pilates for Core Strength
Here at Complete Pilates, many of us are physiotherapists and we all regularly see people who have had injuries. When we assess movement, we…
What is a Pilates Ball?
A Pilates ball is a soft, inflatable exercise ball used to add support, resistance, instability, and feedback to Pilates exercises. Pilates balls come in…
How to Do The Pilates Bridge on a Stability Ball?
The Pilates bridge on a ball is a simple and effective exercise that works the glutes, hamstrings, and even the abdominals. And you’ll definitely…
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a method of exercise that has been used by elite athletes and dancers for decades. But Pilates’s popularity has exploded in recent…