Pilates Focus: Spine Health & Full-Body Movement

We all know movement is medicine…and if you’ve been coming to Pilates with Get Fit For Life, you already have a beautiful tool to care for your body every day. Isn’t it wonderful to have a practice that keeps us moving in all directions, helping our bodies stay strong, flexible, and full of life?

A lot of people think Pilates is just about “core work”, with endless abs and spinal flexion. But the truth is, it’s so much more than that. Pilates is a complete movement system. There’s a whole world of exercises in the repertoire that work in every plane of motion, from bending, twisting, side-bending, to extending. Some are gentle and accessible, while others are more challenging, requiring strength, coordination, and focus. That’s why we practice, building up gradually so we can enjoy the full benefits.

At the heart of it all is spine health. Joseph Pilates believed our spines should move freely, clearly, and with purpose…just like a cat stretching with ease. Every session is a chance to nurture your spine, keeping it supple, strong, and resilient. So let’s keep moving in every way we can, with joy and awareness.

Pilates participants - just like in any other class - should move within their own range and ability. This way, you get the best possible benefits while keeping your body safe and happy.