You start a plank and your abdominal muscles feel completely fine. Planks require the wrist to tolerate both extension and body weight. Your shoulders are working, your legs are strong enough to hold the position, and you could probably continue for another 30 seconds. Except your wrists are already uncomfortable. The same thing might happen in four-point kneeling, push-ups, Pilates exercises on the Reformer or any position where you need to support your body weight through y

You wake up, swing your legs out of bed and place your feet on the floor. Then comes that familiar pain underneath your heel. The first few steps are uncomfortable. You might find yourself limping towards the bathroom or walking on your toes to avoid putting pressure through the painful area. After a few minutes of moving around, the pain starts to settle. By the time you have made your coffee and started your day, your foot might feel relatively normal. Then you sit down for

Pelvic floor health is a topic that many people feel uncertain about, yet it affects a significant number of adults at some stage of life. Whether you have been told you have a weak pelvic floor, are experiencing symptoms such as leaking or pelvic heaviness, or are simply looking to support your pelvic health after pregnancy, you may have been pointed in the direction of Pilates. But how much of what you have heard is accurate, and what does Pilates actually do for the pelvic