Pilates

10 Surprising Things Affecting Your Pelvic Floor (And It’s Not Just About Squeezes!) 150 150 OptiMum Health

10 Surprising Things Affecting Your Pelvic Floor (And It’s Not Just About Squeezes!)

When people think of pelvic floor issues they think of leaking wee….and they tend to think pelvic floor exercises are the (only) answer. But there are at least 10 other…

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Yawning in Pilates? What your body’s trying to tell you. 150 150 OptiMum Health

Yawning in Pilates? What your body’s trying to tell you.

From Tired to Toned: What Yawning Really Means in Pilates “I’m so sorry for yawning so much, I did really enjoy the session” is one of those statements that I…

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What Midlife Women Really Think About Lifting Weights (and Why It’s Time to Start) 150 150 OptiMum Health

What Midlife Women Really Think About Lifting Weights (and Why It’s Time to Start)

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to be stronger, but weights just aren’t for me” — you’re not alone. Many midlife women across the UK feel unsure, nervous, or even…

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How Pilates can tone your legs and bum
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5 best Pilates moves for women who want toned legs & a pert booty

It’s the season of shorts and mini-skirts but you’re not alone if you’re not rushing to join that throng.  Especially if you long for toned legs and a pert behind.…

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5 reasons to do Pilates for women over 40
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5 reasons why women over 40 should do Pilates

Midlife has hit with a bang, your wobbly bits can move all by themselves, and your brain is muddier than a puddle in November.  But Pilates really help you through…

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