5 key elements of Pilates

If you wish to achieve a better posture, be more mobile and gain confidence to cope with everyday challenges, Pilates could support you as you start to make healthier choices for yourself. In this video, Debra Stork, Pilates Instructor at Horder Healthcare, goes through the key elements of Pilates. 5 Key elements of Pilates Modified Pilates classes…

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Key Elements of Standing Pilates

In Standing Pilates the exercises are performed in a standing position with all the benefits of mat-based Pilates. This helps to optimise posture and gait, is gentle on vulnerable joints and focuses on improving balance and muscle strength, giving confidence for everyday activities. In this video, Debbie McLeod, Pilates Instructor at Horder Healthcare, goes through…

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15 Minute Pilates workout

In this video Debra Stork, Pilates instructor at Horder Healthcare takes you through basic Pilates exercises to help stabilise the back and the pelvis.

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Manage stress with Pilates

Stress is a reality of everyday life. While stressful situations are difficult to avoid, our chances of remaining healthy and feeling good greatly depend on how we manage, cope with and recover from stress. In order to combat the effects of stress, we must understand the role it plays in our physical health. When we…

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Osteoporosis and therapeutic standing pilates

By Debra Stork, Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor What is Osteoporosis? Bone loss slowly increases as part of the natural ageing process. This can lead to weaker bones and an increased risk of broken bones, also known as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” If you look at healthy bone under a microscope, you will see…

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