4 days ago2 minPilates - Shoulder BridgeThe 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 203 minCan 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 243 minPilates 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 minCan 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, 20212 minThe Pilates Roll DownAnyone 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 minVintage PilatesAge is absolutely no barrier to Pilates! With some tweaks, Pilates is fully inclusive. At our Gentle Pilates classes, we currently have...
Sep 1, 20212 minPilates 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, 20200 minLook after your Lower BackI 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 minAll about PilatesThere 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 minNew 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 minThe 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 minCan 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, 20191 minAll 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 minStrength and balanceStrength 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 minTop Tips for Post Workout RecoveryAll 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 minStaying Perfectly BalancedAs the ladies in our Zumba Gold and other classes will tell you, keeping physically active in later life has many benefits, both...
Jan 20, 20192 minPilates EssentialsThe 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 minPilates 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,...
Feb 20, 20182 minThe lowdown on Pilates and why I love it1. Pilates is all about core strength – working on the deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back. When the core muscles are...
Feb 20, 20181 minEnjoy your workout!Enjoying Your Workout: Why It's Crucial and How to Do It One aspect of working out that people seldom pay attention to is their own...