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31st January, 2024 by HFE
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A Practical Guide to Pilates Teacher Training in the UK

Popularity and Demand for Pilates The popularity of Pilates-based exercise has increased significantly in recent decades. There are perhaps a multitude of reasons why Pilates has become so popular, i...
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20th October, 2021 by Align-Pilates
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How strong are Align-Pilates reformer springs? Strength &...

Pilates is not like weight training, where the weight being lifted is the key factor, indeed in Pilates less resistance is often more challenging and the amount of resistance required from the springs...
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8th September, 2021 by Align-Pilates
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Ensuring Pilates reformer safety – does it meet standards?

We are pleased to announce that the new C8-Pro Pilates Reformer and A8-Pro Pilates Reformer from Align-Pilates have both just passed independent testing to ISO20957-1 (Class S). This standard specifie...
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3rd March, 2021 by Chris Onslow
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How are Pilates instructors responding to lockdown & reop...

Working alongside a UK Pilates Apparatus manufacturer, whilst both running an instructor training academy and providing business support to several UK Pilates studios, provides interesting industry in...
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26th October, 2020 by Align-Pilates
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Pilates reformer hygiene using NatraSan

Don’t forget to keep up with your reformer hygiene! We have been working with friends and partners to try and come up with practical solutions that will keep your reformer equipment clean and saniti...
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28th August, 2020 by Sarah & Phillip Harris
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Grip socks to prevent a slip or fall

Falls prevention is an important aspect and wearing grip socks can help prevent a slip and fall. The NHS reports that over 3 million people in the UK are affected by osteoporosis with a large percenta...
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23rd July, 2020 by Align-Pilates
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Machine washable/easy wipe down straps for your Pilates reformer

Here at Align-Pilates, we have two strap options to make your reformer safer to use in a world shared with CoVid. It will will at the same time make it easier, quicker and more effective to clean afte...
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23rd July, 2020 by Sarah & Phillip Harris
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“We made our studio a socks only studio”

We took this decision about a year ago now and haven’t looked back. We appreciate the holistic approach to doing Pilates bare footed but hygiene in a busy studio is a factor all owners need to consi...
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20th July, 2020 by Align-Pilates
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Avoid unnecessary contact with your reformer with these tips

We suggest you revise the way you set up and adjust your reformers to avoid unnecessary contact with the machine by both Studio staff and clients. Plan ahead! Align-Pilates suggests that reformers ...
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18th July, 2020 by Align-Pilates
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Cleaning your Pilates equipment & sanitising your studio

Clearly sanitisation of both people’s hands and the Pilates equipment they use is the key to stop the spread of CoVid in Pilates Studios. The issue is how can this be done quickly and effectively in...
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16th July, 2020 by Align-Pilates
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How many reformers can I get into 1 room with social distancin...

So how much difference does it make changing the distance between your machines from pre-CoVid to either 2m or 1.5m Social Distancing? The table below shows the space required for a set quantity of re...
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15th July, 2020 by Align-Pilates
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Covers for your Pilates reformer to make sanitising more effec...

At Align-Pilates we have a range of covers for your reformer to make it easier, quicker and more effective to clean your equipment after each use while also protecting your reformer from getting damag...
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