by Libby | Nov 7, 2025 | Exercise, Pilates, Strength Training
Ok, so if you’ve ever been into clinic, you’ll know I run both Pilates and strength classes. So naturally, a question I get asked all the time is: “If I do Pilates… do I still need to lift weights?” And it is a valid question! Both are forms of resistance...
by Libby | Nov 1, 2025 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Pilates, Strength Training
When someone tells me,“I’m thinking of buying a treadmill,”or“I’d love to get my own Pilates reformer for home…”a little alarm bell goes off in my head. Not because I’m against having nice equipment – I’m not! A home reformer? What a dream…feet in...
by Libby | Jun 9, 2025 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pilates, Strength Training
If you’re a woman over 35 doing Pilates 4x/week, you’re probably overdoing it. Yep, even if you’re mixing up “different types” of Pilates. TBH, if you’re doing any one thing 4x/week, you’re likely doing it at the cost of something else—because there just aren’t enough...
by Libby | Mar 17, 2025 | Desk workers, Exercise, Glow Physio, Pilates, Strength Training
I used to think the only way to get stronger, like actually stronger, was 3-4 meticulously programmed, 45min strength sessions each week. Then I accidentally discovered something that changed everything. Just 10 minutes a day can make you feel stronger than you have...
by Libby | Oct 18, 2024 | Balance, Exercise, Glow Physio, Pilates
We’ve been sold a lie. Well, a few actually. We’ve been led to believe that we should feel motivated to exercise. That we should have adequate energy & time to do it. And that if we can’t do it the exact right way, it doesn’t really...
by Libby | Sep 11, 2024 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Pilates
I know I harp on a LOT about strength training around here, but I also have a very long love affair with Pilates 😍. I love how adaptable it is and I love the mind-body connection and the control it requires. But it’s not just a pretty face 🤩 Pilates is also a WINNER...