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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

At Gemma Pearce Fitness, we specialise in Pilates classes and classes for older people... so offering a Gentle Pilates class is a perfect...

Strength and balance – the key to a healthier older life As I've written about before, government guidelines say we should aim to be...

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...

As the ladies in our Zumba Gold and other classes will tell you, keeping physically active in later life has many benefits, both...

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...

"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,...

1. Pilates is all about core strength – working on the deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back. When the core muscles are...

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...

Do you get lower back pain? Around 80% of people do, particularly those who work in an office and sit at a computer all day. Many...

Quite often in Pilates, people tell me that they've got cramp in their feet or legs. It's painful and can stop you doing the exercises......