Incorporating strength/resistance training into our daily lives As we age, we naturally begin to experience some reduction in lean muscle mass, strength and function, a process known as sarcopenia. Strength training, also known as weight or resistance training  is highly beneficial to everyone because it helps build strength, stability, endurance, preserves bone density and builds […]

What does the word “rest” mean to you? What do you think of yourself doing when you are resting?  In today's fast-paced world, where productivity and hustle are celebrated, we often overlook the importance of rest. But did you know that rest is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle?  Sleep is a vital component […]

In line with this month's recipe, I want to give an important mention to optimising our protein intake. Much of our body is made of proteins, especially bones and muscles so when we're recovering from an injury I think this is one of the key nutrition changes we can make. The majority of people eat […]

Written by Anna Geraets, Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and Women's Health Specialist What are these and how do they work? A pessary is a device used for a number of gynaecological problems. They are used frequently by gynaecologists, continence nurses, or pelvic health physiotherapists. At Auckland Physiotherapy we use pessaries to either support a prolapse or […]

Most people want to be healthy and well, but there is an enormous gap between those thoughts and the everyday reality of actually making it happen. Nearly all of us can probably identify with a time in our lives where we wanted to get healthier, be more active, lose weight, be less stressed, be happier….the list can be endless.

Pilates may sound intimidating, but it's actually the most accessible way to build strength and mobility for better posture, balance and flexibility.