Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy Hibiscus Coast Blog

I know that many of you won't be thrilled about the sudden drop in temperatures but there's a few people that will be. If that icy chill in the air has got you itching to get into some ski's or strap on a snow board you might want to think about a little pre-season strengthening. With less than a month until the ski fields open there's still a little time to prep yourself and avoid achy, tired, sore muscles from those first days back on the slopes and of course avoid the injuries and get the most out of your time up the mountain. Check out this little express workout to help prepare you for the ski season.

I'm sure a lot of people can relate to this as one of the biggest things people struggle with when they begin Pilates is breathing! Obviously you've been doing something right ...right? After all you've survived this long doing what you're doing, so why is it so hard? Our body's are amazing things, we can adapt and compensate to ensure we survive even if it's not the most efficient way of doing things. When our attention is consciously draw to something which is largely under automatic control it's a bit of an internal struggle and takes time and reassurance to correct. So is your breathing back to front? Try this simple test. Lie down or sit in a supported position. Place one hand on your breast bone and one hand over your stomach. Now breathe. What do you feel? Are you breathing through your nose or your mouth? Is your chest elevating when you inhale or staying still? Is your stomach expanding or sucking in when you inhale? Is your ...