Category Archives: Pilates
8 reasons you might need a personal trainer
Why do I wet myself when I jump or sneeze?
‘I’m too weak for Pilates’ and 11 other beginner myths busted.

In my 15 years of teaching fitness, mainly Pilates in and around London and Epping I have always loved encouraging beginners into class and into the Fit School fold. I especially love seeing them transformed from nervous newbies to raving fans. Experience has taught me however that beginners are some…
The Beginners Guide to Pilates. What actually happens in class?
5 Ways to Self Medicate Stress and Anxiety

If you go out into Epping Forest today, you’re sure to spot one of our Fit School members self-medicating their stress or anxiety. Obviously there’ll be no actual pharmaceutical drugs involved, instead they’ll be conspicuous by running, cycling, walking, talking, thinking, listening or just being. There will also be a…
Why I Want You to Care About Your Psoas
5 Things You Need to Know to Be a Successful Pilates Instructor
Should I Do Pilates or Yoga?
5 Tips to Help You Master Breathing in Pilates

It’s a common complaint: “Karen, I’m getting the breathing all wrong.” “Before any real benefit can be derived from physical exercises, one must first learn to breath properly. Our very life depends on it.” [Joseph Pilates] If you’ve ever wondered how you are supposed to breathe in Pilates, or why,…