Get behind the scenes on classic Pilates exercises, learn the benefits of the movements, and what those mean for our day-to-day movement and well-being, this month’s Behind the Moves is all about the infamous Pilates Hundred…

What is Pilates?

Is Pilates the same as Yoga? This is the number one question I get asked when I tell people that I am a Pilates teacher! Whilst there is cross over between the two movement methods they are very different, yoga originates from India where as Pilates origins are a little more recent.

In the UK it is recommended that during pregnancy you try 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week and whether you’re already a regular at the gym or more content on the sofa, exercise priorities need to change when you’re pregnant. It can be hard to know where to begin and what’s OK and what’s not, so in this blog I’ll guide you through the benefits of Pilates during your pregnancy.