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How Often Should You Do Reformer Pilates? A Simple Guide from Our Morningside Studio
It's one of the questions we hear most at the front desk in Morningside: "How often do I actually need to come?" The honest answer depends on what you want from reformer Pilates, how your week looks, and where you're starting from. Here's how we explain it to new clients. The short answer For most people, two reformer Pilates classes a week is the sweet spot. It's often enough to build strength and technique from one class to the next, with time to recover in between. Once a
Oct 293 min read
Mat vs Reformer Pilates: Key Differences
When you first started exploring Pilates here in Edinburgh, you will quickly realised there are two main styles that come up: mat Pilates and reformer Pilates. Both offer incredible benefits, but they each have their own unique qualities that suit different needs and preferences. Whether you’re a Morningside local looking for a gentle way to improve your posture or someone eager to challenge your core strength, understanding these differences can help you choose the right pat
Oct 254 min read
Why Pilates Belongs in Every Gym Routine
If your gym routine is mostly squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, and maybe a heroic stare into the middle distance between sets, you’re doing plenty right. Strength training is brilliant. It builds muscle, bone strength, confidence, and the deeply satisfying ability to carry all the shopping bags in one trip. But here’s the awkward little truth: the gym can make you strong in the exact positions you train, while leaving gaps in the positions life actually throws at you. Life i
Oct 169 min read
Reformer Pilates Edinburgh for Chronic Conditions Why It Works
When you live with a chronic or in my case genetic condition like Osteogenesis Imperfecta, exercise can feel like being handed a lovely invitation with very small print at the bottom: “May include risk, fear, overenthusiastic instructors, and burpees.” No thank you. The burpees can go straight in the bin. Osteogenesis Imperfecta, often called brittle bone disease, is a genetic condition that affects collagen, one of the building blocks that helps give bones strength. The NHS
Oct 610 min read
Autumn Wellness Routine Edinburgh Reformer Pilates and Massage for Strength and Calm
Autumn in Edinburgh has a very specific way of arriving. One minute you’re pretending a light jacket is enough, the next you’re Googling “thermal socks but make them nice” and wondering why your shoulders are permanently living beside your ears. As the days get darker and colder, it’s normal for energy to dip. Bodies get a bit stiffer. Motivation can go missing somewhere between the sofa and the kettle. And mood? Let’s just say the 4 pm sunset does not always bring out our sp
Sep 209 min read
Digital In Studio Classes in Morningside Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates and Yoga
Some weeks, getting to a class is hard. Not because you don’t want to move, but because the times don’t line up, the class you fancy is full, or you’d rather not be in a busy group that day. That’s exactly where Sano Studio’s digital in studio classes come in. At our Morningside studio in Edinburgh, you can book digital Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, or Yoga sessions in a studio setting, at a time that suits your day. You still get the feel of coming into a calm, equipped spa
Aug 38 min read
Edinburgh Wellness Blog
At Sano Studio, we are dedicated to your wellness journey, offering a wealth of insights that help you embrace a healthier lifestyle. Discover our diverse blog that covers everything from Reformer Pilates techniques to essential skincare routines and holistic health practices. We invite you to explore our enriching content designed to enhance your well-being, giving you tips and tools to thrive in both body and mind. Join us in uncovering the secrets to a balanced life in beautiful Edinburgh.
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