What is Clinical Pilates? Clinical Pilates is traditional exercises, as taught by Joesph Pilates but modified by Physiotherapist expertise to make sure you are doing an exercise suitable for your individual needs. Here at Body Shape Pilates, we offer pilates classes for those who have underlying health issues. The difference between clinical pilates and fitness […]

I can’t believe we are nearly a month gone into 2022. It has been a busy start to the year. Things are looking good. More and more inquiries are coming in. People are starting to want to return to Pilates in Poole/Bournemouth. The courses are starting to fill quickly, which is fantastic news.  This year […]

Many issues seen by Osteopaths, Sports massage therapists, Physiotherapist and Chiropractors are related to poor posture. Especially now that many of us are working from home. It is important to keep yourself mobile and to be aware of your posture, in all that you do. Pilates is not just an exercise class its a lifestyle […]

Many people contact me after experiencing a new “health issue”. Back pain is probably one of the top ten reasons for contacting me. Pilates can help reduce back pain but it needs to be managed correctly. I also tell my clients, that Pilates isn’t just an exercise class, its a lifestyle change. You need to […]

Sorry it’s been a while since my last post. The studio is open again and things are going well. It is good to be back and it’s lovely to see so many familiar faces. It would also be nice to see some new faces.  If you have been thinking about joining, now is the time. […]

What a year we have all had. Thankfully my studio is still standing. I would like to say a massive thank you to all my loyal customers and I welcome new clients. I still have a few places available. If you are looking for Pilates classes in Bournemouth or Poole, please get in touch. We […]

With everything closed due to Covid-19, what should you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. Not just your body but your mind. It is easy to get stuck in a hole. The advice I give my clients is, Get up, make your bed, breakfast, wash, dress, and then join me with an online Pilates […]

Unfortunately, I have had to close the Pilates studio once again. However, I have been able to offer classes to my clients via the internet. These classes have been very popular, offering an alternative to the Studio.  During the first Lockdown in 2020, classes started online and then as restrictions eased I was able to […]

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