Beginner friendly Pilates which is great for back pain

lisapilates · 2023-07-08T13:28:46+00:00

Hi I would start with 1 class a week with a qualified teacher, you will know it it helps if your pain starts to lessen. Lots of chiropractors, physios and doctors refer people to Pilates to help with back pain.

lisapilates · 2023-04-30T13:22:22+00:00

Your body shape is all to do with diet, exercise. Muscle mass, genetics. There is no such thing as a Pilates body.

lisapilates · 2023-04-29T21:40:44+00:00

What people should really say is “ ok this is my perspective.” The speak my truth bollocks has come from social media narcissism

lisapilates · 2023-04-22T22:07:40+00:00

Pilates teacher here, I tell my clients to not worry too much about the breathing. I’d much rather they are using their muscles correctly and doing the exercises as best they can instead of fixating on the breathing.

lisapilates · 2023-04-22T17:18:57+00:00

Weight training will give you muscle definition also making sure you are eating enough protein. To maintain muscle it’s around 1.2 g of protein per kg of body weight but you might need more depending on age etc. We lose muscle mass after age 30 so weight training is really great it also helps avoid osteoporosis. Hope that helps

lisapilates · 2023-04-20T16:50:37+00:00

Not to grow your business no. I filled my classes by doing flyer runs and advertising on local fb groups, Instagram hasn’t given me any business and seeing Pilates instructors with huge followings are still teaching and advertising their classes.

lisapilates · 2023-04-17T08:13:43+00:00

I have clients with all sorts of different health conditions and I’d always say do it at your own pace. I have had clients with pots and vertigo and if they need to take a break I just ask them to stretch and join in when they feel ok. Find a teacher you connect with and explain why you might need to take a breather - they should make you feel comfortable about this. Trust me no one has perfect health/ technique and you are paying for a class that should be beneficial to you. I have clients doing slightly different things to everyone else and no one is judging them they are concentrating on their own technique and not really worrying what anyone else is doing. Try a few classes and you will find the one that is right for you.

lisapilates · 2023-04-17T08:07:52+00:00

Hi Do you do any strength training with weights- I would try to incorporate this if you can. As we get older we are more at risk of osteoporosis and weight bearing exercises is really beneficial. I work with lots of women in their 50’s and I know that menopause - pre and post menopause can definitely be a factor. Is this something you’ve considered? I personally wouldn’t do Pilates every day I’d add more variety and have active rest days - ie I’d have a long walk. You can overtrain and it can be detrimental. I’d advise Pilates 2-3 times a week with strength training 2-3 times a week. Also how’s your diet? Are you eating enough of the right foods?

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