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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Post Natal PIlates | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a baby in August via a normal vaginal delivery. There has been some slight separation of my ... A: The TA only stabilises it does not move anything, so ideally it would be active in most movement to ... | |
| Post Natal PIlates | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I had a baby in August via a normal vaginal delivery. There has been some slight separation of my ... A: Congratulations on the safe arrival of your new baby. It is normal for the Linea Alba to separate ... | |
| lazy gut | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have lost some weight lately but my belly still sticks out. (I am 53). I can see a faint six pack ... A: Sorry for the delay in my reply - life is hectic. Congratulations on the weight loss - now the ... | |
| Basic Pilates questions | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Hey Nuala! So basically, I've never done Pilates so I just want Pilates is and what it can do for ... A: That's a huge question! You don;t say if you currently take part in any regular exercise. Pilates ... | |
| pilates exercises | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: what pilates exercises shall i do to slim down muscular calves A: It is a difficult one to answer. Have your calves always been muscular or are they they result of a ... | |
| Joint strengthening | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: i m 18 years old. I injured my shoulder one year ago while lifting weights. I saw a doctor, took ... A: It sounds like you need to stabilise your shoulder girdle. Yes Pilates can help you with this - but ... | |
| pilates | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm taking medicines for depression from psychiatrist. I'm taking medicines in night. In the morning ... A: As your doctor who has prescribed the medication has not indicated any contraindication to ... | |
| PIlates leg circle with Block, range of motion issue | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently started taking a Pilates class at my school fitness center and I love it. This week we ... A: I am happy you are enjoying your introduction to the Pilates method. You are starting to realise ... | |
| Calf and Thigh muscle reduction..HELP! | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been noticing my calves and thighs. Most of my calves are muscle and my thigh is mostly fat. ... A: You don't give any indication about your workout programme. Any exercise regime that needs the ... | |
| pilates arm series | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I do a separate weights routine (w/curls), but am looking for one arm exercise for my Pilates MAT ... A: It is difficult to isolate the bicep muscles during a Pilates matwork session. The main function of ... | |
| Stomach | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping there might be some pilates exercises that can help me. I have dome most of the regular ... A: This is a difficult one. Your medical condition seems to be a significant factor. It is always ... | |
| Osteopenia/Osteoporosis Pilates Exercises when one has hernia | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Should a woman with a hernia (femoral or inguinal) avoid any Pilates exercises specifically ... A: Firstly let me say that before you take a decision on whether or not to exercise you should take ... | |
| lower back and shoulder pain | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i been diagnosed with herniated disc AT L4-L5 ,degeneration of disc early this year and having ... A: It sounds like you have had some problems! It's good that your medical specialists are in agreement ... | |
| Pilates core exercises for stomach | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a male of 55 years age. I have had a stent inserted in my right coronary in March 2007. Since ... A: Getting back to physical fitness after illness is always beneficial. Pilates is a great way not ... | |
| allegro sport vs IQ | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I am NASM certified and Spin certified and want to eventually open up a pilates studio. I am ... A: First, apologies for the late response, I have been away and without my computer. Congratulations ... | |
| Pilates for Sports? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Nuala (nice name) Is Pilates good for getting in shape for football and ice hockey? I might play ... A: Pilates is a perfect programme to add to your sports specific preparation. Both the sports you ... | |
| pilates | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I am confused. Is neutral spine the same as neutral pelvis? A: Neutral Pelvis relates to the pelvic basin. A neutral alignment in this area would be different for ... | |
| pilates modified for recovery from shoulder surgery | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I had shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago, but would like to start exercising again as I would like to get ... A: There are many Pilates exercises that can be performed without challenging the strength or stability ... | |
| want slim calves | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am overall thin on my upper body, but I have huge calves. The only thing I heard to have slim ... A: There is no easy answer to this, it is unfortunate, but there is no way to isolate weight loss - ... | |
| RSD treatment | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My son was just diagnosed with RSD in his foot. I am wondering if you have suggestions for ... A: Firstly let me apologise for the delay in my response. I did not realise you had responded to my ... | |
| RSD treatment | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My son was just diagnosed with RSD in his foot. I am wondering if you have suggestions for ... A: Funny how we deal with things. He is obviously a brave boy to put up with so much discomfort. If ... | |
| RSD treatment | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My son was just diagnosed with RSD in his foot. I am wondering if you have suggestions for ... A: You don't go into too much detail - was this the result of an accident of some kind? This is a ... | |
| lower back pain/ disc injury | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old and have been suffering with lower back over the past couple weeks (2-3). I used ... A: Sorry to hear you have some health problems. Your story is quite involved. I would like to say ... | |
| pilates and prolapse | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a stage2 prolapse and want to avoid surgery which would involve a hysterectomy and repair. I ... A: My first reaction is that if you are experiencing a positive reaction to the work then continue of ... | |
| Some confusing questions. | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am working out very hard on my abs sections and want answers to some ... A: It is difficult to spot reduce fat, your brain does not relate to that a good diet and balanced ... | |
| Some confusing questions. | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am working out very hard on my abs sections and want answers to some ... A: Firstly I need to tell you you cannot change fat to muscle. That would be like saying you can ... | |
| Pilates and ab exercises | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell/describe me some Pilates excercises to improve my lower abdominals tone and shape. ... A: This is a huge question. when you wrote "improve' your lower abdominals, I thought you meant, ... | |
| Stomach vacuums? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Have you heard of this exercise? You suck in your gut and hold it,its supposed to help shrink your ... A: Firstly well done for the changes you have made to your diet and exercise regime. Stomach vacuums ... | |
| Teacher Training | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have done all my teacher training so far with Pilates Insitute. I booked onto the Diploma course ... A: I am sorry you had to find out we had all resigned as you did. but Multitrax did not want to make a ... | |
| pilates | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I've always heard that pilates should be done for 45 minutes to 1 hour, but I also see infomercials ... A: Yes you are right that the majority of classes or personal training sessions in Pilates are ... | |
| Pilates and lower back | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing free weight exercises for years which has never aggravated my condition but once ... A: This is tricky without seeing you work or moving. However, my feeling is that the free weight work ... | |
| Slipped disc and Pilates Exercises | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a trainee Pilates teacher and would like to know what exercises are not to be used if a client ... A: It is very common that as a Pilates teacher you will have clients call on you for help who have ... | |
| herineted disc | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: my back specialist recommended me topilates classes,to get rid of my problem of herinated disc.pl ... A: My thinking is that your specialist wants you to engage in an exercise regime that will help you to ... | |
| teaching pilates | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: i'm the director of my own school in italy I would like to know a qualified pilates teacher in ... A: I have a very good friend and colleague who runs courses throughout Italy and has her studio in ... | |
| pregnant | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Is it safe to do reformer exercises when pregnant, as long as your not on you back for too long A: This is a common question from Pilates teachers. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology ... | |
| pilates | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: when lying on your tummy descibe 2 safety precautions to protect your lower back? and while ... A: Safety for the Low back Lying in prone (on our tummy) is often challenging for clients, not only do ... | |
| Pilates machine | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I would like to purchase a pilates machine, but I am on a budget. Is there a good machine I can ... A: I am assuming by Pilates machine you mean a Reformer, the piece that has a moving carriage with ... | |
| which Pilate chair? | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Which Pilate chair is strong and durable? There are so many...and from different company. Please let ... A: It can be confusing when considering which product to buy. To answer your question, all Pilates ... | |
Nuala COOMBS
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Any Pilates based question whether it is about getting trained, helping clients with specific issues, repertoire questions, pre-post natal seniors, all skill levels of the technique
Experience
One of the founding directors of the Pilates Institute UK teacher trainer for 10 years worldwide, presenter at mind body conventions world wide. Authors of Pilates and Golf published in 2005. In the fitness industry since 1979
Education/Credentials
Pilates diploma - Pilates Institute UK. Massage Therapist. Aston Pilates qualified
Past/Present Clients
Clients include organisations that require teachers trained, physiotherapists at St. Thomas's hospital, London. Pilates teachers who need ongoing training and career advice and private clients who attend my studio in Ramatuelle, in the South of France.
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