Why Men Should Be Doing A Lot More Pilates | Letters

I was very pleased to publication George Ford’s “confession” that “in caller months I’ve been doing a batch much pilates” (George Ford turns down R360 riches for past changeable astatine England World Cup glory, 15 October).

In nan past six years, truthful person I, and I wish that I’d discovered pilates 50 years agone erstwhile I was playing rugby; I’m judge I would person recovered much quickly from injuries and maintained a higher level of fittingness pinch a overmuch stronger “core”, truthful basal successful specified a beingness sport.

But pilates and nan antheral psyche don’t look to connect, unfortunately, arsenic nan classes I went to had astir a 10:1 ratio successful favour of women. So, convey you, George. I dream your illustration tin promote different men to springiness pilates a try. Don’t forget: it was invented by a bloke.
Tim Heavisides
Church Stretton, Shropshire

Your encouraging article connected stepping shot (The beautiful stroll: England’s seniors return stepping shot to world stage, 17 October) omits to mention nan consequence of damaging knees, 1 of which my hubby (78) has so damaged successful playing this game. I understand from a nursing friend that this is very communal among infirmary admissions. The recommended treatment? Rest, past gentle physio, pinch betterment clip of six months to a year. He is missing nan camaraderie and different benefits besides from playing stepping rugby.
Margaret Evans
Finstall, Worcestershire