Pilates with Claudine

04/11/2025

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Pilates was shown to be the most effective exercise modality for managing and reducing chronic lower back pain and disability in adults.

Although most of the other exercise modalities measured were also beneficial, Pilates had the greatest benefits.

One of the big advantages of Pilates is you can do the mat based exercises almost anywhere, making it very accessible to many people.

The more accessible exercise is the more likely people will stick to their programme.

If you're getting ready for your Pilates classes this week, make sure you tell your clients about this research!

I'm looking forward to teaching this week 💪💯

Movement is medicine

Tom

18/10/2025

A nice piece with some useful tips!!

Good lower back stretches feel great when you get them right, so we spoke to a certified Pilates instructor to reveal the best ones to try

14/10/2025

20/09/2025

The 3 P’s….

26/07/2025

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Modalities are often defined by their principles, movement rules, and cueing styles.

The physical exercises themselves can overlap across disciplines - Mat Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic, personal training. What often differs is the emphasis placed on certain variations, depending on the instructor’s training.

But here’s the thing: the real distinction between modalities often comes down to the storytelling, the narrative we build as practitioners. That narrative shapes how people perceive hierarchy within the fitness world.

In my experience, there is no single “best” movement modality for everyone.

The magic of a positive movement experience lies in the connection between the instructor and the individual.

When the person, not the modality, is the focus, movement becomes far more impactful.

If the approach moves around you, rather than the other way around, any form of movement can be beneficial.

If you love aqua fitness—keep doing it.

If you love classical Pilates—keep doing it.

If CrossFit lights you up—keep doing it.

If walking with your best friend and a coffee in hand brings you joy—keep doing it.

The key is to listen to your body and notice what feels good for you.

You are the guru.

Your body knows.

Movement is medicine

Tom

20/07/2025

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Your nervous system is built for navigation.

As you walk, your sacrum moves with your pelvis through all three planes of motion, sending constant feedback to your brain about where you are in space.

More movement = more feedback.

More feedback = better awareness, balance, and stability.

Thanks for the inspiration Bonnie Cohen 💯

Movement is medicine

Tom

17/07/2025

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You aren't working with fascia, muscles, bones, nerves, organs etc...

You're working with the whole person.

Movement is medicine

Tom