Fuschia Pilates

Fuschia Pilates Edinburgh-based experienced teacher of mat- and reformer-based Pilates. Classes for osteoporosis. www.fuschiapilates.co.uk
www.pilatesforosteoporosis.co.uk
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I teach Pilates classes in person and on line in a variety of locations across Edinburgh and have opened my own studio at New Swanston for 1:1 for mat-based therapy classes using a range of different equipment, including pilates toning rings, stability rollers, flexi-bands, weights and chi balls. Classes are also available using the Pilates Reformer, Pilates Chair and sone corrector which compleme

nts and enhances mat-based work and increases flexiblity, tone and strength to create a long and supple body.

Cava Pilates on our Ibiza retreat today with Blossbody today !
14/05/2026

Cava Pilates on our Ibiza retreat today with Blossbody today !

13/05/2026

Mastering ‘short spine’ requires spinal articulation, abdominal control and hamstring flexibility.
Pilates mat exercises to practice prior to this include:

Segmental spine curl into bridge
Double Leg lowers and lifts
Frogs: double knee fold to leg extension.

This intermediate exercise is not suitable for those with osteoporosis.





Increase your bone density with resistance training Here Pauline is using a stronger resistance corded band to build str...
08/05/2026

Increase your bone density with resistance training

Here Pauline is using a stronger resistance corded band to build stronger muscles and place demand on the bone,whilst maintaining good posture and single leg balance.

Pushing down through the foot whilst working her biceps.

“We are not meant to shrink or fade in silent decline” But live with vitality,purpose and joy! Strongly recommend Liz...
27/04/2026

“We are not meant to shrink or fade in silent decline”

But live with vitality,purpose and joy!



Strongly recommend Liz Earle’s latest book 📕 ‘How to Age ‘ - a user friendly guide to living well for longer.





15/04/2026

Working on posture:

External rotation (shoulders)

Stretch, extend and rotate

Balance and hip extension







12/04/2026

The Pilates Reformer is a good system for building strength safely and we can use the spring resistance in a controlled, progressive way.

Lower body strength is particularly important as we need to maintain strength for walking, gardening, climbing stairs and sit to stand.
We need to challenge our balance, coordination and core stability.

18/03/2026

Squat and Pull !

Watch what happens to the starBurst at the End ! 😂



We formed an attractive starburst at the end of our class last Tuesday with a pull, hinge and squat sequence!
28/02/2026

We formed an attractive starburst at the end of our class last Tuesday with a pull, hinge and squat sequence!





22/02/2026

Muscle strength - how much can you lift?

Muscle mass- the volume of muscle you have

Muscle power - your strength and velocity !

Address

Howe Park
Edinburgh
EH10

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+447773270780

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