So often I hear new clients over 50 say that their hip/knee/back pain is just down to ‘getting older’ or sometimes that’s the diagnosis offered to them by a medical practitioner. There’s no doubt that the body does undergo wear and tear as we age, but our biomechanics, posture and movement patterns play a hugeContinue reading “Is age really to blame?!”
Author Archives: Dawn Arkell
Fitness support for women in midlife .
Osteoporosis…why wait for a fall?
Osteoporosis, or low bone density, affects 1 in 3 women over 50. Men get it too although the ratio is higher. Most people only find out once they’ve broken a bone… a bit late really! The DEXA scan , which measures bone mineral density, is painless and takes about 5 minutes. You’re given a ‘T’Continue reading “Osteoporosis…why wait for a fall?”
Why strength train?
Confession time..like alot of women, I don’t really enjoy my weights workout as much as some other types of exercise (shhh🤫) BUT I really enjoy the benefits! I did just a 20 minute strength workout yesterday and it’s made such a difference to walking and swimming today – I moved more easily, more efficiently, swamContinue reading “Why strength train?”
The gift of movement
Stuck for a Christmas gift? Gift vouchers are now available for whatever value you choose, so if you have a loved one who’s been thinking about starting pilates , why not surprise them with their own private session? Vouchers can either be emailed or posted out and are valid for 6 months. To purchase aContinue reading “The gift of movement”
Pilates in Leominster Herefordshire with Dawn Arkell 