Pain being a pain: Freedom Health Pilates
Have you ever suffered an injury or pain that felt like it was never going to get better? Do you remember feeling how hard life became? It wasn’t just the pain. it was the energy it took to move, the loss of self-esteem and the sense of sadness that you could no longer do what […]
Pilates at home: Freedom Health Pilates
Have you heard about reformer Pilates but thought the equipment looked too hard or scary? Worried it may not help your specific injuries? Or just can’t find a class time and location that works for you? Freedom Health Physiotherapy and Pilates owner Cath Julius tells Metropol why reformer is good for everybody – and how […]
Benefits of pilates
It’s one of the hottest ways to exercise and for good reason. Check out how pilates benefits your body like no other workout. 1. Build strength Pilates focuses on strengthening and toning the body from the core out – long, lean muscles are the name of the game here. Completely reshape your body […]
From figures to fitness
Super sporty but also great with numbers, a young accountant’s dream of running a fitness business proves living your true passion, really does add up. “I always wanted to have a job that felt more like a hobby and never really saw my future as sitting at a desk all day,” says Olivia, a […]
Get your hips moving!
If you suffer from hip pain, don’t just put it down to ‘old age’. With the right advice and treatment, you may be relieved to realise how quickly you can improve. “Do I need a hip replacement?” This is often the first place people’s minds wander to when they start experiencing hip pain. […]
Exercising into your 40s and beyond: Freedom Health
From increased bone density to better muscle mass and heart health, there is no doubt that exercise is an important part of staying healthy for women who are 40 and beyond. Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, gives a few simple tips for making exercise work for you. Acknowledge […]
Exercise: the new health prescription: Freedom Health
From chronic low back pain to mental health, exercise has been shown to be a highly effective ‘prescription’ for many health conditions. We spoke to Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, about how you can enjoy the benefits of exercise too. So if exercise is so effective, why do […]