How did you first get into Pilates? After suffering an ankle injury, the surgeon suggested I try Pilates to help me with my rehabilitation. As a competitive athlete, I was…
How did you first get into Pilates? I first got into pilates as a way of rehabilitating my patients as I am a sports physical therapist. I now use a…
How did you first get into Pilates? Someone I knew kept inviting me to her Pilates Mat classes and I kept thinking it sounded like too mild a movement experience…
Neck and shoulder pain How often do you find yourself hunched over a desk typing away only to realise your neck is in pain and your shoulders ache? Is it…
Pilates and Gait Did you know that the way you walk really affects your posture and subsequently affects which muscles in your body may be short and tight or lengthened…
Instructor Paola Paola @paola_mindbodysoul Originally from Italy, Paola has been in the fitness industry since the age of 17 and is passionate about all things both Fitness and Nutrition related.…
Instructor Francesca @franci_in_dxb Did you know Francesca used to be a competitive synchronized swimmer and has a Degree in Sports Science? She discovered Pilates and fell in love during her…
Instructor Claudia @clod.pilatesdance Claudia comes from a dancing background as a professional dancer and performer in the Theatre and loves to explore movements across different disciplines. Having started ballet at…
Swimming is such a great low-impact activity, excellent for cardiovascular activity, endurance and muscle strength and an all over body workout. No wonder so many people opt for swimming. Whether…
Pilates for Runners There are so many places to run in Dubai and with all the running tracks it’s easy to get fit on a budget. A great cardiovascular activity…
Pilates for Cyclists Cycling is one of the fastest growing leisure activities around the world and is becoming evermore popular in Dubai. Dubai has not traditionally been seen as a…
Instructor Marianne @marianne.coreconnect Our Frenchie and core-strength addict, Marianne, has been working at the Pilates Academy since 2015. She discovered Pilates after being plagued with injuries following rhythmic gymnastics training…
Instructor Ruta @ruta_ginger Ruta discovered Pilates after her back started protesting against constant hunching over the computer screen and she has never looked back, swiftly making her passion a career.…