Pilates & Core Strength Archives - Celia Johnson Health and Fitness

Discover the Benefits of Pilates – Try 3 Classes for Just £10 in Preston!

by Celia Johnson | Oct 22, 2026 | Healthy Ageing, Healthy Ageing & Injury Prevention, Mobility, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates, Pilates & Core Strength, Pilates Classes Preston | 3 Classes for £10 | Celia Johnson Fitness, Pilates in Preston, Pilates Ring, Pilates Tips and education

A Stronger, Happier, Healthier You Starts Here! Have you been thinking about trying Pilates but haven’t quite taken that first step? Or perhaps you used to attend classes, but life got busy and you’ve been meaning to return? Well, I’ve got something...

Pilates Is More Than Strength Training: Why the Whole Method Matters

by Celia Johnson | Aug 28, 2026 | Healthy Ageing, Mobility & Flexibility,, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates & Core Strength, Pilates for Strength & Toning, Pilates in Preston, Strengh vs Tone

There is a lot of conversation today about the importance of strength training, particularly as we get older. And rightly so. Maintaining strength is important for our muscles, bones, independence and everyday quality of life. But when we talk about Pilates, I think...

Pilates with Light Weights: Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs Strength Training for Healthy Ageing

by Celia Johnson | Jul 31, 2026 | Healthy Ageing, Pilates & Core Strength, Pilates for Strength & Toning, Pilates with weights, Strengh vs Tone

Have you noticed that more people are talking about strength training lately? For years, many people believed that Pilates was simply about stretching, relaxation or improving flexibility. While those are wonderful benefits, Pilates has evolved—and one of the biggest...

How to Test If Your Core Is Getting Stronger – Pilates Preston Expert Tips

by Celia Johnson | Mar 6, 2026 | Core Workout, Pilates & Core Strength, Pilates Tips and education, Why Posture Matters More

Is Your Core Getting Stronger? 5 Pilates Tests You Can Try Today – Pilates Preston One of the most common questions I hear in my Pilates classes in Preston is: “How do I know if my core is actually getting stronger?” Core strength doesn’t always show up the way people...

Building a Stronger Core for Everyday Strength

by Celia Johnson | Jan 17, 2026 | Core Workout, Pilates & Core Strength, Pilates For posture, Preston Area

When we talk about core strength, it’s often misunderstood as purely aesthetic. In reality, your core plays a vital role in how you move, function, and feel every day.A strong, well-supported core improves posture, balance, confidence, and long-term joint health —...