Pilates
How to be a weekend warrior – as research finds cramming exercise sessions has health benefits
A study has found that packing a person’s workout routines into two days ‘protects against more than 200 health conditions’.
Newry-founded firm hailed as ‘the Peloton of the reformer Pilates world’ raises another £1.5m
Reform RX was launched in 2018 by Neal and Yvette McGaffin
‘Pilates and paddling are essential in helping me unwind’ - Siobhan Kearney of Menopause NI
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Siobhan Kearney, founder of Menopause NI
5 fitness trends set to be huge in 2023
IS getting fitter one of your resolutions this year? It's undoubtedly an admirable pursuit, but it can be a tricky one.
Richard Osman on why more men should give Pilates a go
AFTER turning 50, Richard Osman realised he needed to find a type of exercise he actually enjoyed - and he finally settled on reformer Pilates.
Ask the GP: Will Pilates make it easier for me to use the stairs?
Q: AN MRI last year showed I have scoliosis.
Five Pilates exercises to help beat stress
TOO much work, not enough (if any) work, working from home – we’re living in unprecedented times, and they’re stressful.
How to exercise from home while pregnant – from yoga to weights
IT'S important to keep active during pregnancy, generally speaking, but the current Covid-19 situation has made that more difficult for everyone.
Don't be a slouch – try these seven ways to instantly improve your posture
MANY of us were told as children to stand up straight – but how often do you inadvertently find yourself slouching over your desk, shoulders rounded, head dipped? And we'd bet anything you've just straightened up after reading that sentence? It's almost like we need continual reminders throughout the day to remember our posture.
Reformer Pilates: Don't let the torture-device look of the machines put you off
ANYONE who thinks that Pilates is easy has clearly never tried a 'reformer' class before.