The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

Belinda discusses Stretching Beyond Stereotypes - Pilates for Real Life, with coach Emer [S2E3]

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

Show Notes

Send us a text In this episode, Belinda and her pilates instructor Emer discuss the transformative power of Pilates, exploring its accessibility, the importance of breath, and how it can support recovery and overall well-being. Emer shares her journey from teaching to creating an inclusive environment for all body types and ages, emphasising the significance of body awareness and the mind-body connection. They also touch on the benefits of Pilates for women in midlife, the misconceptions surrounding the practice, and the importance of adapting exercises for individual needs. Find Emer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesswithemer/ Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 170lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes.

None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare.

We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists.

Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @adoseofpaddy

Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bells.mj.insights

Pilates, fitness, breathwork, rehabilitation, inclusivity, midlife health, weight loss, body awareness, fibromyalgia, exercise, mounjaro, ozempic, wegovy, glp1, female fitness,

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