Complete Pilates Press Coverage
Complete Pilates Press Coverage
At Complete Pilates, we are passionate about sharing our expertise in physiotherapy-led clinical Pilates and rehabilitation. We regularly collaborate with journalists to provide expert commentary, case studies or insights into running a private healthcare business.
If you’re a member of the media and would like to get in touch, please contact Helen O’Leary at helen@complete-pilates.co.uk.
About Complete Pilates
Founded in 2015 by Helen O’Leary, Complete Pilates specialises in one-to-one, individually designed Pilates sessions for a range of needs—including sports performance, post-surgery rehabilitation, pain management, and pre- and post-natal care.
We offer:
- Physiotherapy-led clinical Pilates
- Three London-based equipment studios
- Online classes and on-demand virtual classes
For press inquiries, interviews, or collaborations, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
4th March 2025
What is reformer Pilates and why is it so popular?
3rd March 2025
How to get a deeper stretch in childs pose.
25th February 2025
Supporting breast cancer recovery with clinical Pilates.
24th February 2025
These four moves will make your shoulders and neck feel like you’ve had a massage.
12th February 2025
Top 7 Pilates exercises to build muscle, recommended by a coach.
5th February 2025
Top five Pilates exercises to build muscle.
15th January 2025
11 ways to relieve back pain.
13th January 2025
Reformer Pilates transformed my core
6th January 2025
Reformer exercises at homePilates moves to relieve doms muscle pain.
10th December 2024
Is hot Pilates perfect for winter?
9th December 2024
Four stretches which are better than a massage for tight muscles.
2nd December 2024
Three exercises to help knee pain.
14th November 2024
Sciatica stretches for nerve pain relief.
22nd October 2024
Pilates moves to relieve doms muscle pain.
11th October 2024
Best Pilates exercises for muscle pain
3rd October 2024
Why does stretching feel good?
10th August 2024
Is it safe to exercise in hot weather? The experts weigh in.
10th August 2024
Experts confirm: these are the 7 most advanced Pilates exercises you can do to build strength, balance and tone.
8th August 2024
How often should you do Pilates to see the best results?
2nd August 2024
Instructors agree: these are definitively the best Pilates YouTube workouts to stream RN (and they're free!)
31st July 2024
Grip strength is linked to longevity, so should we be training our hands?
29th July 2024
A physical therapist says this is the one muscle you should be strengthening to improve your posture and reduce upper-back pain.
24th June 2024
This is the one exercise a physical therapist says you should be doing if you suffer from lower-back pain
20th June 2024
Deadlifts might look scary, but they're incredible at building full-body strength—start with these Pilates prep exercises to gain confidence.
13th June 2024
Five wrist exercises you didn’t know you needed to reduce the damage of your desk job.
10th June 2024
A Pilates instructor says this beginner-friendly exercise is the best way to strengthen your core.
30th May 2024
The best lower back stretches to future-proof your happiness.
22nd May 2024
“Is ‘cracking’ or ‘popping’ your back a good way to relieve tension?”
19th May 2024
I tried these physio-approved dynamic stretches before a run and my hips and knees felt so much happier.
13th May 2024
Can't stop slouching over your laptop? Try these four moves to relieve tension and improve posture.
9th May 2024
How to deal with a stiff neck after sleeping awkwardly, according to a physiotherapist.
6th May 2024
Can't sit cross-legged? Use these four exercises to improve your mobility.
28th April 2024
A top physio recommends this stretch for a stiff upper back.
23rd April 2024
I tried this one tip from Taylor Swift's personal trainer and it made my workouts way more effective.
19th April 2024
‘I suffered from an injury during half marathon training, here’s how I recovered’.
8th April 2024
A yoga teacher recommends doing these five exercises to relieve upper-body tension at the end of the day.
4th April 2024
Five moves that can help strengthen and stabilize your shoulders. Here's what a personal trainer says you should be doing.
14th March 2024
Struggling with lower back pain when walking? Try these strengthening moves.
4th March 2024
75 Hard Challenge: A test of willpower and transformation.
22nd February 2024
Five moves that can help strengthen and stabilize your shoulders. Here's what a personal trainer says you should be doing.
12th February 2024
A runner's guide to hip bursitis.
4th February 2024
5 ways to avoid running injuries, according to a world class physiotherapist.
14th January 2024
A physiotherapist says this is the one thing you should do if you have sore muscles after working out.
8th January 2024
Five signs you need to fix your posture - and how to fix it.
3rd January 2024
Your 2024 fitness mega guide: the trends to know, from wall Pilates to moon-based workouts.
30th November 2023
Fight the effects of sitting down all day in less than 10 minutes with this three-move hip-strengthening routine.
18th November 2023
What are they, how to strengthen them and why you should
17th November 2023
23 ways to winter proof your exercise routine and stay motivated.
31st October 2023
The best strength and Pilates exercises for the menopause.
25th October 2023
Do these easy 5 minute exercises everyday to improve your terrible posture.
16th October 2023
You only need three moves and six minutes to strengthen your legs and soothe stiff hips.
13th October 2023
A physiotherapist recommends doing this one-minute stretch to prevent back pain.
29th September 2023
How Pilates could be the secret to a flat stomach.
28th September 2023
Want to pass the ‘old man’ test?
27th September 2023
Where to find the best reformer Pilates classes in London and Surrey.
22nd September 2023
Is Your Vagina Too Tight?
19th September 2023
A physiotherapist says these are the six best back stretches to do every day.
13th September 2023
Ankle pain when walking? Here’s how to strengthen your ankles to tackle uneven terrain.
7th September 2023
The 10 Best Pilates Exercises To Do Every Day, According To Trainers.
6th September 2023
3 shoulder stretches for runners to relieve tension and improve posture.
6th September 2023
Best back stretches for triathletes.
29th August 2023
Five Shoulder Stretches To Boost Your Mobility.
22nd August 2023
Tight hips: 3 signs that your hip flexors are in need of a little TLC.
17th August 2023
I did Pilates for a month — and it completely transformed my core.
Archives 2023
GQ
How to exercise in hot weather.
4th August 2023
Metro
Oh sh*t you’ve got a London marathon place – now what?
6th July 2023
Metro
TikTok’s 3-2-8 workout method is ideal for balanced exercise.
3rd July 2023
Triathlon
What are the best strength training exercises for triathletes?
23rd June 2023
I NEWS
18 fitness myths debunked – and what you should do instead
17th June 2023
BUSTLE
Why The 90-90 Stretch Is The Ultimate Hip Opener.
31st May 2023
COACH
Build Upper-Body Strength Without Weights Using This Pilates Workout.
27th May 2023
PATIENT
Is TikTok’s 12-3-30 workout any good?
27th May 2023
NEWSWEEK
This Is the Worst Position to Sleep in, According to a Chiropractor.
26th May 2023
GQ
The 12-3-30 workout is a low-impact fitness boost.
12th May 2023
GQ
Zone 2 cardio is the secret fitness weapon hiding in plain sight.
Triathlon
Best Pilates exercises for triathlete’s post-race.
25th APril 2023
Marie Claire
We asked expert trainers exactly how long it takes for women to build muscle – and they all had the same answer.
24th April 2023
Marie Claire
On the hunt for the best arm workouts for women? 8 for toned, strong arms, according to expert PT’s.
19th April 2023
Stylist
Why do your fingers swell up when you run? Experts explain.
13th April 2023
Stylist
How to cope with 3 most common foot issues.
6th April 2023
The Telegraph
The best standing desks for working at home, tried and tested – do they really relieve back pain?
4th April 2023
Independent
Experts explain how to deal with constipation after birth as Molly-Mae Hague shares her experience.
27th March 2023
Bustle
Should We All Be Wearing Toe Spreaders?
22nd March 2023
Mail Online
The best office chairs, recommended by experts.
13th March 2023
Bustle
Wall Pilates Is The Low-Impact Workout Taking Over FitTok.
7th March 2023
Fit & Well
Build lower-body strength with this seven-move resistance band leg workout.
28th February 2023
Stylist
What causes lower back pain in women? 5 common reasons you might have backache.
27th February 2023
Metro
How to overcome a midday energy slump and get energised for the afternoon.
24th February 2023
Fit & Well
You only need six resistance band moves to build stronger arms without weights
23rd February 2024
Fit & Well
Build core strength with this six-move resistance band ab workout
9th February 2023
Runner’s World
Arthritis and exercise: what you need to know
8th February 2023
The Guardian
The 5 minute fix: how to improve your fitness, strength & posture
16th January 2023
Bustle
The 11 Best Pilates Exercises For Runners
13th January 2023
Stylist
4 reasons physiotherapists love Pilates for protecting against injuries
9th January 2023
Bustle
All The Surprising Benefits Of Having Strong Glutes
6th January 2023
Fit & Well
Standing abs to help you build a strong core without sit ups.
1st January 2023
Archives 2022
Fit & Well
6 healthy New Year’s resolutions which don’t involve the gym.
31st December 2022
Bustle
What happens if you don’t warm up before exercise.
27th December 2022
Stylist
Is wall Pilates worth your time?
22nd December 2022
Runner’s World
Everything you need to know about hamstring tendinopathy
21st December 2022
Women’s Health
Self-care tips for new mums this Christmas
20th December 2022
Stylist
How to help your ‘tech neck’
19th December 2022
Bustle
9 mobility exercises to help your knees
16th December 2022
Runner’s World
Why you get foot cramp when running – and what to do about it.
6th December 2022
Stylist
8 of the best free mat Pilates workouts for beginners on YouTube (30 minutes and under)
25th November 2022
Bustle
Best exercises equipment for low impact workouts.
23rd November 2022
Bustle
The 8 best exercises for plantar fasciitis.
14th November 2022
Stylist
5 physiotherapist-approved exercises to help with knee pain.
14th November 2022
Stylist
8 of the best free mat Pilates workouts for beginners on YouTube (30 minutes and under)
25th November 2022
Bustle
Best exercises equipment for low impact workouts.
23rd November 2022
Bustle
The 8 best exercises for plantar fasciitis.
14th November 2022
Stylist
5 physiotherapist-approved exercises to help with knee pain.
14th November 2022
Live Science
How to use resistance bands: A guide for beginners.
7th November 2022
Live Science
How to improve hip mobility.
1st November 2022
Live Science
How to increase your range of motion — and why it’s central to your health.
31st October 2022
Triathlon
Best Pilates exercises for Triathletes during the taper
13th April
Fit & Well
Power walking: how to perfect your technique.
28th October 2022
Fit & Well
Shoulder bodyweight exercises to build a stronger upper body.
21st October 2022
Express
Shift menopause weight with method that ‘should be your first port of call’ – what to do.
21st October 2022
Fit & Well
What is Tabata training?
21st October 2022
Stylist
Running with type 1 diabetes? Here’s how to regulate your blood glucose levels
17th October 2022
Health Digest
Kate Hudson’s Incredible Core Workout You Can Replicate At Home.
14th October 2022
Metro
Five things’ people living with cancer don’t want you to say – and what to say instead.
10th October 2022
Live Science
A low impact workout to build muscle.
13th September 2022
Patient
7 morning stretches to get you ready for the day.
12th September 2022
Stylist
Why good ankle mobility is important and how to improve yours.
8th September 2022
Metro
Suffer with migraines?
These Pilates moves could help!
6th September 2022
Silver Magazine
Bungalow legs’: Will you sacrifice your fitness if you don’t have stairs?
1st September 2022
Live Science
These are the best exercises for lower back pain.
26th August 2022
Stylist
Fitspiration isn’t working anymore – have we had enough of social media fitness.
25th August 2022
Fit & Well
Shoulder bodyweight exercises to build a stronger upper body.
16th August 2022
Shape
Kate Hudson Just Made a Tough Pilates Move Look Easy — Here’s How to Try It at Home.
10th August 2022
Metro
How to reach 10,000 steps a day without going for a walk?
3rd August 2022
Live Science
Does exercise in heat burn more calories?
1st August 2022
Metro
How to cool down after a heatwave workout.
15th July 2022
Marie Claire
Is cycling a good workout?
July 2022
Irish Examiner
Science says you can cram weekly exercise into a weekend
July 2022
Stylist
How to build and maintain muscle
July 2022
Evening Standard
Best stretch mark products
June 2022
Men’s Health
Helen O’Leary answers your questions about managing pain
June 2022
Stylist
Exercise to improve jaw pain
June 2022
Metro
Simple lunchtime exercises to boost brain power
May 2022
Stylist
Benefits of 20 minutes of exercise a day
May 2022
Training Matters
The mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle
May 2022
Fit & Well
Instagram Live: Pilates for posture
May 2022
Metro
Simple lunchtime exercises to boost brain power
May 2022
Live Science
Is running bad for your knees?
April 2022
Metro
How to take care of your body while working from bed.
April 2022
Styllist
Long Covid recovery: “The mindful movement and supplements that helped soothe my long Covid symptoms”.
March 2022
Triathlon
The best Pilates exercises for triathletes to help strengthen feet and ankles
March 2022
John Lewis
Soothe tired muscles with these at-home tips from an expert.
March 2022
The Telegraph
Why Sitting Down Can Kill You – And How To Cure Your Backpain (for good).
Jan 2022
Cosmopolitan
12 of our fave inclusive fitness classes (for all abilities, shapes, and identities).
Jan 2022
Archives 2021
220Triathlon.com
How can Pilates improve your triathlon performance?
Nov 2021
Metro
Try these Pilates exercises to strengthen your lower back
Oct 2021
Daily Mail
Good Health at the Daily Mail
Oct 2021
Fit and Well
What is cross training
Aug 2021
Icenisilver
How do periods effect running, and what can you do about it?
July 2021