Amy BarderNov 1, 20213 minFoot ExercisesI think most of us are guilty of neglecting our feet; and I don't mean in a lack of pedicure way. When was the last time you exercised...
Amy BarderOct 1, 20212 minWhat is your Core?The core is much more than your ‘tummy muscles’, or this idea of pulling in and up with your tummy muscles; or the illusive 'scoop' which...
Amy BarderSep 1, 20213 minMaking Time for YourselfI think many of us are guilty of trying to do too much. Whether it's on a daily basis or much larger scale. One of the reasons I...
Amy BarderAug 1, 20216 minPilates & MeFor me, Pilates is not just a job. I want to say it’s a lifestyle but that is so cheesy. It’s a way of life. That’s better. Pilates keeps...
Amy BarderJul 1, 20214 minWrists!Wrists. A weak point for a lot of people. Most people have a strong dislike of the four-point kneeling position because it hurts the...
Naomi WildeyJun 2, 20213 min6 Things I Learnt Over Lockdown: My High Hamstring Injury and Pilates with Amy.I’m used to being fairly active and keeping myself as fit as possible however a few years ago I somehow sustained a high hamstring injury...
Amy BarderMay 25, 20213 minWho was Joseph Pilates?In the May Masterclass some of you were asking about Joseph and as a result, I've been talking about him a lot more in class recently....
Amy BarderApr 30, 20214 minNikki's Pilates Journey‘Hi. Does anyone want to do a Pilates class with me?’ came the text on the street chat. ‘Yeah, I’d like to give it a try’. I replied. ‘Do...
Amy BarderMar 14, 20215 minMummy Barder's Pilates Journey - From Her Point of View“Oh, Amy I can’t do this”, “it hurts”, “I can’t get up”, “I can’t lie down”, this was the start of my Pilates journey. Rewind to March...
Amy BarderMar 14, 20214 minMummy Barder's Pilates Journey - From My Point of ViewAs its Mother’s Day I wanted to share a little bit about my Mum and her Pilates ‘journey’. Up to probably about 5 years ago she used to...