Mbodies Pilates Instructor Training Academy

  A recent Warwickshire World article highlighted a wonderful development in post-surgical care for breast cancer patients.  At the Laurel Unit, Rugby’s Hospital of St Cross, women recovering from breast cancer surgery are now benefiting from specialist Pilates-based rehabilitation sessions delivered by physiotherapists from the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). These classes, funded by the West Midlands Cancer Alliance, combine education, scar management guidance, and a progressive six-week Pilates programme designed specifically for the needs of post-operative patients. Pilates Designed for Breast Cancer Recovery Lucy MacDonald, Lead Physiotherapist for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation at UHCW, is leading these sessions: and her approach isn’t simply about “general Pilates.” Lucy trained with Mbodies Training Academy, completing the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Post-Operative Rehab Course, an in-your-own-time online programme that prepares instruct...

Published: August 2025 | By Mbodies Training Academy In July 2025, Women's Health UK published an article titled “Reformer Pilates is more effective than mat for preventing osteoporosis, experts say – here's how.”   The piece, while clearly a positive endorsement of Pilates, raises serious concerns when viewed through the lens of the UK’s public health landscape and the realities facing Pilates instructors and their clients in Britain today. At first glance, the article seems like great publicity for the Pilates industry: praising its popularity, physical and mental benefits, and growing studio presence.  However, on closer inspection, it's evident the piece has been adapted from a U.S.-centric original , with only superficial references to the UK context.  Unfortunately, this results in some dangerous omissions and misleading implications , especially around osteoporosis awareness, diagnosis, and exercise safety. The DEXA Divide: UK vs USA In the U.S., ...