Joyce Gavin -

I was attached to Pilates in the 80’s/90’s not for any of its rehabilitation qualities but because I enjoyed the movements and how they made me feel and how they changed my shape. It was important then to me to learn all about this wonderful movement system so I could bring it to my clients and offer them the same feeling of being in control of how they felt and looked. Hence opening Ireland's first ever Pilates Studio in the 90’s Like most people in my youth I considered myself invincible I had a sporting career that was very taxing on the body and at the time the desire to win always far out weighted any consequences of injury. And like you I am only human and those hours and hours of tough training where bound to catch up with me. I have always had what we commonly describe a ‘bad back’ in fact in 2010 on a visit to an Orthopedic Surgeon here in Dublin for a neck injury – he commented not only on the condition of my cervical spine (neck) but the condition of my enti...

Move towards your Health – Move towards Fitness March 15th, 2013 Move towards your Health – Move towards Fitness I was approached by a friend to write a short letter about my experience within fitness, both from the perspective of being an athlete and a professional coach – a letter that may possibly inspire someone – just one person to fitness … Having pondered this request and with 30 years fitness coaching experience, severe back issues and neck surgery I would like to write this piece from this perspective – fit for what ? – If you cannot MOVE – you will not be fit I work with people daily – some unfit in the conventional way – some in extreme pain from injury or dysfunction – some in pain due to poor posture or poor repetitive movements – all of these wonderful people tell me they want to be FIT…. When I speak with them Fit then becomes able to move without feeling stiff, without pain, moving with comfort and ease – so they can go on ...

Pilates was of course created by a man, Joseph Pilates . The surge in popularity in recent times may be driven by women, but it should be remembered that Joe Pilates’ original programes were developed with men’s health in mind, and designed to help men overcome conditions, strains and stresses that occur as a result of the daily routine of life or Activities of Daily Living (ADL). In other words, how one walks, sits, carries a case or weight, walks a dog, swings a golf club or tennis racket, kicks a ball, runs, jumps, climbs, rests, etc. Joe Pilates wanted to achieve flexibility and strength through core conditioning (strengthening the muscles of the abdominals and torso) and balanced muscle development and co-ordination throughout the body. In looking at how people approach physical activity, while this can apply to anyone, consider a traditional scenario where a boy takes up a sport or training from an early age and develops poor training practices. By not develo...

Give your self some space today You can do this even at your desk. Sit tall shoulders back and feet flat to the floor. As you mentally count to 3 inhale, as the non breath appears again mentally count to 3 and again as you exhale count to 3 and repeat that 3 count rhythm. Repeat the cyle 5-10 times, or as much as your schedule will allow. Enjoy breathing . Namaste J

FreeMotion RIP: 60 Hi folks - Become on of Irelands first Licensed Freemotion RIP: 60 - Trainers coming to Core Training Solutions @ BODYFIRM Studios RIP: 60 Learn sequencing that utilizes functional training with push,pull trunk and lower body methodology,working each side equally. Using strap on and strap off movements the Rip:60 delivers a unique, high calorie-burn workout that also allows for ample recovery time and faster results A one day course is available with European Freemotion Master Trainer Joyce Gavin - NUMBERS ARE LIMITED – SO PLEASE ENROLL EARLY To enroll please call 01 868 4600 Date: March 1st  10 – 4.00pm Location: CORE TRAINING Solutions @ BODYFIRM Studios Dublin Fee:        €150.00 Fee includes Licensed Certificate from Freemotion Education Core training Solutions Certificate of attendance Manual Workout Pop-up Cards T-shirt CDCs Fitness NASM/ACE CDCs Pilates 5 hours PROGRESSIVE Pi...

In 2013 we are offering Private Coaching Courses to advance your Pilates – Level 3 Mat – Level 1/2 and 3 Reformer – are all available on a 121 tutor / student ratio this format proved very popular and successful from October 2012 with several new Reformer Graduates out working successfully in the market place So time / date restrictions do not apply – Advance your credentials NOW – pick the day / date of your choice – pick up the phone and book today full details on www.bodyfirmpilates.com  < http://www.bodyfirmpilates.com/ >  - instructor training