11/09/2026
A little story about the HIP … and why sometimes MORE isn’t better.
Yesterday I stepped outside my comfort zone, I went along to a local yoga class instead of my usual self practice 🧘
The teacher was lovely and I really enjoyed the experience.
BUT…
We ended up doing a sequence of about six different movements, all standing on one leg.
And because I’m currently doing a little rehab work on my hip with my physio, I could hear my physio’s voice in my head saying…
“Don’t stay in that pose so long, Sandra!” 😂
The problem wasn’t necessarily the movement itself. It was the amount of time I was spending loading one hip.
I known , I should know better ☯️
If you have hip bursitis, arthritis, limited range of movement, weakness or other hip issues, it’s worth being mindful of how much load you’re putting through that joint — and for how long.
Sometimes we think we need to hold a position longer to get stronger.
But if your hip is already struggling, that can simply become too much.
A better approach can be to start with shorter periods of loading and gradually build your strength and tolerance over time.
We want healthy load… not overload.
Building strength through the glutes, particularly the gluteus medius, is important for hip stability. And good core strength helps you maintain control through the pelvis and spine.
This is something I’m very conscious of at Pilates Success.
Our clients aren’t all 20-year-old bodies!
Many are ageing, managing injuries, dealing with pain or rebuilding strength after time away from exercise.
So we build strength gradually, with appropriate load, good technique and awareness of what the body is telling us.
And yes… my hip feels pretty good today. 😊
But next time I’ll definitely be switching legs a little more often!
Look after your hips.
Load them. Strengthen them. But don’t overload them. ❤️
