Wharfedale Pilates

05/11/2025

Pilates & importance of inner thighs

The inner thigh muscles don't get much of a challenge during normal daily activity, so doing dedicated exercises for them can ensure that they are in balance with the rest of the lower body and core, and are helping stabilize the knee and hip joints. The inner thigh lift also works the abdominals as you set up a solid core to perform the movement. The placement of the top leg can provide an extra hip stretch.

PM for class times and availability bottom of West Chevin Rd Otley

04/11/2025

PILATES & PELVIC FLOOR

The flowing movements of Pilates naturally uses your pelvic floor muscles when doing core exercises. By strengthening your core, you will naturally improve the strength of your pelvic floor, which will help the muscles to control your bladder and any leaks.

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of West Chevin Rd

03/11/2025

If this is you ….why not try Pilates 🥹

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02/11/2025

31/10/2025

Just love these ❤️‍🔥

30/10/2025

Last nights Menopause & nutrition workshop went really well. Vicky very knowledgeable 😊

28/10/2025

Finally got the dressing up box out for Halloween (studio’s not mine 😜) only took 3 hours 😳

26/10/2025

Pilates using broomsticks

In keeping with Halloween we’ll be using broomsticks this week - when used as an accessory to Pilates exercises they can come in handy. As you might guess, broomstick exercises can help strengthen and rehabilitate shoulders along with targeting your abdominals and gluteals and assist with alignment and neutral spine. (Costumes optional) 🤣

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23/10/2025

Pilates and anti-ageing

You can appear taller, leaner, and younger by correcting your posture. Pilates is a form of exercise that can be done into old age without any negative impact on the body and joints, and helps maintain cognitive ability, balance, bone density as well as spinal health. Think about what makes a person look older you first think about is wrinkles, saggy skin and gray hair. Yet poor posture also makes people look older. Regular Pilates sessions help to strengthen the core muscles, which are crucial for maintaining excellent posture.

The pain and discomfort caused by poor posture is a factor in making people appear older.

Look around you and see how being stooped and rounded detracts from one’s appearance. A 70 year old who stands tall and erect with a graceful gait, can look as much as 15 years younger.

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20/10/2025

AND PILATES OF COURSE 😳

Yes, both pilates and dog ownership contribute to longevity. Pilates, for both humans and dogs, improves physical health by building strength, flexibility, and balance, which can lead to a healthier and longer life. Owning a dog is linked to longevity through increased physical activity for the owner and emotional benefits, like reduced stress and companionship, for both dog and owner

19/10/2025

TAKE A LOOK 👀

WORKSHOP WITH VICTORIA AT WHARFEDALE PILATES

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26/05/2025

Just hanging out with my lovely friend Jo - totally loved aerial yoga/sound bath this weekend. Now if I can just persuade the landlord to strengthen the ceiling at my studio I could try this with clients 😜