Pope's Pilates

17/05/2026

Pilates helps low back pain — and the research keeps proving it! 🙌

A major systematic review and meta-analysis found Pilates significantly improves BOTH pain and function in people with low back pain.

Not just stretching.
Not just “core work.”
Real evidence-based results. 💪

The key? Consistency, good instruction, and exercises tailored to the individual.

Movement really is medicine. ✨

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37632387/

10/03/2025

You don’t have to do the hardest version of every exercise.
While pushing yourself to do the most difficult version of each exercise might be beneficial in some workouts, in Pilates, tailoring each exercise to your body and ability level is the key to a great session. (New York Times)

10/03/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/well/move/pilates-tips.html

Agree with these tips about getting started with pilates! Worth a read. I'll post a couple of choice excerpts!

Instructors share their best advice for beginners.

20/07/2024

Found this great article about posture and back pain. Read the top tips; pilates, pelvic floor and breath, all things we focus on in our Pilates classes! Happy weekend!

At work and at home, we spend hour after hour sitting, staring at screens or fiddling with our phones – and our hunched, twisted bodies bear the marks. Let’s get things straight again

16/01/2023

Great to be back to teaching pilates and see all you lovely people again! First class back this morning was amazing! Hope you feel as good as I do. See you next week! X

09/01/2023

I love my job! Teaching Pilates is my happy hour and I want to share this with you. Learn to love pilates, what and where your Core is and how to properly engage it. Contact me for more info about classes starting January 2023.

03/11/2022

A great little news article about balance. This is why we do it in class 😃

Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better

05/10/2022

Pilates is back in the media! Stuff we all know already. Preaching to the converted 😁 Great to see this article is evidence-based, quoting a couple of 2022 studies.

You don’t need to sweat to get stronger.

01/01/2022

Happy New Year folks! To a happy, healthy 2022. X

25/12/2021

Happy Christmas everyone! Hope you've had a lovely day. For anyone struggling with COVID-19 or self isolating, sending lots of love your way. Take care and see you in the new year x