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Jul 14, 20222 min read
Pilates for Knee Pain
All you ‘kneed to know’ about Pilates for knees (sorry!) We use them to walk, sit, stand and run – they are a major weight-bearing joint...
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Pilates - Shoulder Bridge
The shoulder bridge is one of those staple Pilates moves that we love at Gemma Pearce Fitness. In fact it's my very favourite! It’s great...
Apr 20, 20223 min read
Can Pilates Help My Painful Hips?
When our hips are sore it’s easy to think that staying immobile is the best course of action, after all it can be very painful to walk or...
Feb 24, 20223 min read
Pilates for beginners in Didcot and Abingdon
If you’re looking for Pilates around Didcot or Abingdon, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a beginner, advanced, are returning to...
Nov 14, 20212 min read
Can Pilates help with Arthritis pain?
Arthritis is a condition that we’ve all heard of but perhaps don’t know much about. If you’re starting to feel a little stiffness and...
Nov 3, 20213 min read
The Pilates Roll Down
Anyone who has been to a Gemma Pearce Fitness Pilates class in person or online will know that one of our favourite exercises is the...
Oct 20, 20212 min read
Vintage Pilates
Age is absolutely no barrier to Pilates! With some tweaks, Pilates is fully inclusive. At our Gentle Pilates classes, we currently have...
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Pilates is a must for runners (and non-runners!)
Many people turned to running during the past year, as a way of getting out of the house and getting fit in the fresh air. Lots of people...
Feb 9, 20203 min read
Look after your Lower Back
I wasn’t surprised to read that about 80% of people suffer from lower back pain. But did you know that it's the biggest cause of long...
Feb 2, 20202 min read
All about Pilates
There are many misconceptions about Pilates and in fact the question I'm asked most often is "What exactly is Pilates?"! So here, I'm...
Sep 29, 20192 min read
New to us? It's ok to be nervous!
So many people contact me wanting to start a class but tell me they're nervous about coming along. Doing something for the first time is...
Jun 16, 20192 min read
The misery of muscle cramps
There are very few people that can say they’ve never experienced the agony of muscle cramps. It doesn’t matter how fit or unfit, how old...
May 27, 20192 min read
Can Pilates help my aching shoulders?
The shoulder/upper back area is one of most common spots for pain and discomfort in our body. Our shoulders take the brunt of the fallout...
Apr 12, 20192 min read
All About Gentle Pilates
At Gemma Pearce Fitness, we specialise in Pilates classes and classes for older people... so offering a Gentle Pilates class is a perfect...
Mar 24, 20192 min read
Strength and balance
Strength and balance – the key to a healthier older life As I've written about before, government guidelines say we should aim to be...
Feb 24, 20192 min read
Top Tips for Post Workout Recovery
All of our classes start with a great warm-up – it’s really important to get your body ready for the exertion to come - and a few...
Jan 27, 20192 min read
Staying Perfectly Balanced
As the ladies in our Zumba Gold and other classes will tell you, keeping physically active in later life has many benefits, both...
Jan 20, 20193 min read
Pilates Essentials
The only thing you need for a Pilates class is a mat. But I’m often asked about where to buy them and if there’s any other equipment you...
Feb 20, 20182 min read
Pilates Testimonials
"Gemma’s Tuesday night Pilates classes really are a highlight of my week. I was initially a bit nervous going along to my first class,...
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