Squats
Did you know that squats work your quadriceps, gluteals, hamstrings, calves and spinal extensors all in one exercise? Now with that knowledge you can cut your gym time in half! Squats have been shown to help reduce lower back pain, as well as improve knee function and strength. And it’s not only physiotherapists who love squats! As Aristotle once said – “Squats … are the essence of life”
Pilates
Pilates as a concept has hit the mainstream in the past decade, after being used almost exclusively by ballet dancers to help improve their strength and flexibility since the 1950s.
These days most elite sport teams include it in their schedule, after the amazing pain and performance related results it has produced. Focusing on body awareness, stability and movement control, Pilates can either be performed with equipment or mat classes.
