Pilates is a highly versatile workout that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. At its core, the Pilates method is essentially a mind-body centring technique that emphasises the importance of beginning movement from a central core of stability.

Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned practitioner you may have encountered the terms Clinical Pilates and Fitness Pilates. Whilst both are rooted in the same core principles created by Joesph Pilates, they do have different focuses and applications. So, how do they differ, and which is best for you?  

Keep the tissues close by as we celebrate Nick’s hard work, vision and legacy. He has been the heart and soul of this clinic since it’s inception back in 2012 and I asked Nick to put some words in his final blog post for BIM.

For decades we have all been told when we sprain an ankle or jam a finger to "RICE" it. The belief is that the rest, ice, compression, and elevation will help manage the recovery and help reduce swelling and inflammation. But the question is should we be following the RICE principle? This is a principle that has been cemented into our short term management of soft tissue injuries for years but current research is pointing us in another direction.