Joseph Pilates published an informative and explanatory book about his method and other opinions & facts about the world and human health, named ‘Your Health’, in 1934. Joe was a profound man, extremely ahead of his time, but he knew this and so he stayed patient and confident in his findings. ‘All new ideas are revolutionary and when the theory …
Pilates and depression
The cold, wet, dark and dreary days of english winter are dawning upon us. We might be feeling down in the dumps, a bit depressed with the weather, and tired of how the days just seem roll on by. However, some of us might also be suffering from actual mental depression; emotions that can’t always be helped with a sunny day and …
Post Stroke Pilates
What is a stroke? A stroke is a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. Most strokes are caused from a blockage/blood clot in the brain, some are caused by bleeding from the brain (haemorrhage). When blood is pumped around the brain correctly it supplies oxygen and nutrients needed to allow the body to function properly. When you have …
Autumn’s here
Let’s welcome autumn in with a new, healthy and hearty diet plan! Keep fit AND warm using ingredients that are in season this month… Fruits: Apples, Pears, Raspberries Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fibre. Helping reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Pears may help with weight loss, a healthy complexion, increased …
Hangover Cure!
It’s finally Friday! We all made it through another week of life and I know the EPL team will definitely be celebrating with a few glasses of wine. However, some of you might intend to have a bit more than a few glasses and end up with another groggy hangover, wasting your Saturday feeling sorry for yourself… Guess what, and …
Spinal Flexion and Extension
“if your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” – Another truly profound quote from Joseph Pilates. If your spine is stiff your body is affected with aches and pains. Is this a healthy/happy way to live life? A healthy spine is a mobile spine, a mobile spine …
Pre & Post Natal Pilates
Pre & Post Natal Pilates is a form of exercise tailored to prepare the mind & body before birth and to repair the body & focus the mind after birth. Pre Natal Pilates: Firstly, pregnancy is not a time to try and loose weight with exercise, you should focus on achieving a fitness level that benefits you and your baby the most. …
Working deep…
We mentioned briefly in the previous post, how Pilates can get the blood flowing to aid digestion and increase your metabolism… here we research deeper in to various digestive problems and how they are helped by practising Pilates. Approximately 40% of people in the UK experience digestive symptoms at some point in their lives. I have personally experienced digestive problems …
Be-Fit!
The EPL girls were super busy bees yesterday at Be-Fit London, making lots of purchases and getting to know some of the new health and fitness brands that are out there today! Walking up towards the entrance of Angel’s Business Design Centre, we knew we were in the right place as beautifully sculpted bodies were casually stood in their brightest, most …