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Pilates Is Not a Resolution —It’s a Weekly Habit (Just Like Brushing Your Teeth) Every January, we tell ourselves the same things: “I should move more.”“I should get stronger.”“I should look after my body better.” And yet… by February, most of those good intentions quietly fade. Not because we don’t care — but because we’ve been taught to think of movement as optional, or something you only do when you’re already fit, flexible, motivated, or have loads of spare time. But what if Pilates wasn’t something you tried to fit in? What if it was simply part of your body care routine...

The ‘Core’ is the powerhouse of the body, think of these muscles as the strong central link in the chain connecting the upper and lower body. Whether you're performing a sport or mopping the floor, the necessary movement either originates in the core, or moves through it. No matter where movement originates, it ripples upward and downward to adjoining links of the chain. Therefore, weak or inflexible core muscles can impair how well the arms and leg’s function, which could sap power from many of the moves you make. Correctly building up the core muscles really cranks up your power....

Introducing an innovative Pilates mat which POSITIONS YOU in the right place on the mat for most exercises whenever you train.  Imagine getting it right each and every time; simple, straightforward, effective and for those tall people amongst us, at 6’6” it’s the longest 12 mm mat on the market. Designed by Pilates experts ‘Me..time’ with you in mind, this ground-breaking mat design takes all the guesswork out of positioning, leaving you to focus on achieving your goals; fast, effective and lasting results. Here’s the science: It’s very simple. The ‘Position..Me’ mat features hand, knee and foot prints.  Following extensive...