One of the things I enjoy most about continuing professional development is coming across research that makes me stop and think about something I thought I already understood. Recently, I completed a CPD course on Menopause, which prompted me to explore the paper Sex Differences in Neuromuscular Ageing: The Role of Sex Hormones by Piasecki et al. (2024) (link below). 

Being active is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. Whether you love running, lifting weights, Pilates, Cross Fit, dancing, participating in team sports or simply staying on the go, movement helps build strength, confidence and resilience. But there’s one area of the body that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves:

Pilates is based on 6 main fundamentals: centering, breathing, control, precision, flow and concentration.

Joseph Pilates (1883) was a German native physical trainer.