Tuesday Functional strength Week 4. A selection of today’s class using a kitchen chair for stability, support and to offer variation on some of the familiar moves. Exercise is available to every level and ability and practising some exercises seated gives us an idea of how to adapt if necessary and how to make some of the free weights work more accessible to those who are less mobile while still providing a good challenge to those with more experience. ➡️ Stand up, sit down (weight optional) ➡️ Spine twist with arm reach - light weights. Band around upper legs to offer stability and resistance ➡️ Marching with mini loop ➡️ Single leg raise. Weight optional ➡️ Narrow seated shoulder press ➡️ Isolated bicep curl ➡️ Tricep extension ➡️ 4 point step out with mini loop ➡️ Spine Twist with shoulder press Different format today. A bigger range of exercises with one round of each. This is just a small selection. Don’t forget to repeat twice more before next week. #strengthchallenge #week4 #seatedexercise #sittingweightswork #pilatesforstrength #womenliftweights #onlineworks

Today we are working on some balance and coordination. Coordination, sequencing and complex moves are all really effective ways to improve balance - it isn’t just about standing on one leg. The actual movements can be really simple but by adding sequences and getting arms and legs moving differently from each other makes it more complex so anyone can do this - keep it simple and build on it. Getting the brain and the body communicating while having to concentrate on unfamiliar movement patterns are a fantastic way to help with some neurological disorders as well as helping us feel more balanced - we are giving our brain a workout! We can practise sequencing while lying on the floor - it still helps with balance as we are challenging our neural pathways - start with simple, individual moves and then progress to linking them and adding more to build your sequence. When you drive the car, you change gear without giving it a thought as the movement pattern is so ingrained… how many activities every day are a well practised habit? Throw in some unfamiliar moves - they don’t have to be physically challenging but link some new and different movements to get your brain and your body chatting together a bit more! It’s a subtle nod to practising mindfulness - you have no option but to fully concentrate on what you are doing so you are obliged to fully present while giving the moment purpose. A break from any monkey chatter that is nagging you… win, win! Have a great Monday 💕 #pilatesforneurologicalconditions #pilatesforneurologicaldisorders #sequences #coordinationhelpsbalance #mindfulness #movementandnindfulness #balanceandcoordination #complexmovement

Friday Strength Challenge Week 3. A selection today - Triceps/Biceps/Glutes/Abs ➡️ Alternate hammer curls ➡️ Tricep extension with pulse x3 ➡️ Staggered Bicep curls ➡️ Froggy legs bridge (really hits the glutes!) with pullover ➡️ 4 point kneel weighted reverse kick (get that knee high!) ➡️ Side lying weighted leg lift ➡️ Weighted alternate one leg hip thrusts ➡️ holding bridge, knees in/out (weight optional) ➡️ Reverse curl to double leg heel tap Sticking to same format. 60 secs on, 30 secs recovery. Two optional extra exercises in recovery 😘 During the class I talk you through all the different ways to adapt and modify and what weight to be aiming for. Strange facial expressions optional. Weekly wrap up week 47 out now - link in bio ⬆️ Happy Fri yay 🥰💕 #glutes #tricepbicep #strengthchallenge #weeklywrapup #itsfriyay #weightswork

Functional strength week 3 of our 6 week challenge. Standing Abs and balancing out with back strength. ➡️ weighted side bend (option to hold weight at chest or down by side) ➡️ Standing Crunch ➡️ Standing Bicycle ➡️ Brace and press ➡️ Chest lift and arm press (light weights optional) ➡️ 4 point kneeling point and reach (small weight optional) ➡️ Superman ➡️ walk out to Plank There are so many ways to adapt and modify which I discuss in every class. 2 rounds. 60 secs on, 30 secs recovery. 3 min recovery between rounds. Optional additional exercise during long recovery. Repeat twice more before next Tuesday. See you online at 9 👊🏻 Stinking cold and messy workout hair thrown in free. #functionalfitness #functionalstrength #standingabs #everyonecanbuildstrength #noneckpainabs #backstrength #strengthchallenge

Anyone else off to see the much acclaimed Gladiator 2? I’m looking forward to watching it tomorrow afternoon! There has been (understandably) a lot of hype about Paul Mescal’s amazing physique so I was very interested to listen to him being interviewed this week on how he achieved the results. Did he live on raw eggs and half a cow every day? Did he move full time into the gym and beast himself for hours and hours? No! He took advice to up his protein, and his training?? Wait for it…. 45 mins, 6 times a week. …. FORTY FIVE MINUTES?!? 45 mins… so assuming you don’t want to look Box office ready or have need for gladiatorial armour and are merely looking to build strength, have healthy bones and look 🔥 in your Xmas party dress, just imagine what THIRTY mins, 3 times a week will do.. THIRTY MINUTES! And the best bit?? I’ve already got it lined up for you! One class, rinse and repeat twice more that week. Boom 💥 30 mins though …💃🎄 I’ll leave that with you! Have a great Saturday ❤️ P.s. also very excited for Paddington in Peru 🤣 - it’s being called Gladdinton (as in barbenheimer last year!) #gladiator #gladiator2 #paulmescal #workoutmotivation #3xaweek #keepitsimple #liftweightsfeelamazing #getrippedforchrimbo

Friday 8am Strength challenge. Week 2. ➡️ windmill ➡️ rear kick to curtsey ➡️ weighted clam with hip lift ➡️ seated - don’t know what to call it!! Killer quads - cramp inducing ➡️ kneeling Arnold’s ➡️ tricep press in bridge ➡️ dead bug progression - work across diagonal while pressing against static leg ➡️ low plank with double knee tap 60 secs on, 30 secs recovery, 2 rounds. Recovery time options - either take extra 60 secs recovery or weighted roll ups (set 1) and 3/4 push ups (set 2) See you in 30 mins! Class will be recorded and drop in library by teatime - repeat twice more before next Friday. This class is followed at 9am by a full body stretch and release using foam roller - I will also record and get uploaded later today 😊 P.s. Weekly wrap up week 46 out now. Knowledge versus wisdom. ⬆️ Link in bio Have a great Friday 💕 #strengthworkfriday #weightswork! #womenliftingweights #powergirl #week2challenge #joinmeonline #iamasweatybetty

Nothing like nature for a reset and this is the forest at her most magnificent 🍁🍂🍁 I’ve been a bit work heavy lately and just hanging out with the dogs, walking in the autumn leaves is the best, totally free therapy. Mind you, I find it really hard to switch off and walking is when I’m at my most creative. I’ve come up with new moves, class plans and sequences that I just have to hold in my head until I get home. If you see a blond woman out walking a Labrador and JR, doing weird lunges, plies, curtsey squats…: let her be… just me trying out ideas as I’m walking 🤣💕 #autumn #autumninthenewforest #labradorsofthenewforest #labradoretriever #jackrussell #justapilatesteacherblowingoffsteam #gettingcreative #newforest #skybluepink

Tuesday 9am Functional strength, week 2. Mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Using these exercises to help us in everyday activities. A selection of what we will be working on today. I didn’t mean to add music and don’t know how to remove it without starting all over again 🙄😱 ➡️ Roll down to floor to walk out to (optional) push up - as a big compound move to get going ➡️ Farmers March. High knee march with weights - balance, coordination, core focus - aim to get knee above hip ➡️ Golf swing - repeat both sides! ➡️ Weighted hip thrust - great alternative to squats ➡️ Chest press - push up alternative ➡️ Toe taps (modified scissors) - weight optional - all about core focus ➡️ Weighted Roll up. Spinal mobility with strength #functionalstrength #womenandweights #weightswork #onlineworks #makeweightswork #strongwomen

Just a simple broom handle!! A little fun with a pole this morning in our 08.45am You can use a towel and hold it tightly between both hands (not a band - too stretchy) if you dont have a handy broom handle but it’s a great way to increase challenge as well as getting feedback and it offers a good point of reference. You can do the kneeling work standing up if you prefer. This is just a small selection - Shoulder mobility, chest opener, spinal rotation and mobility and some rolling 🥰 #pilatesandthepole #shouldermobility #chestopener #spinetwist #rollup #rolling #openlegrocker #modifiedsaw #havingfunonthemat #iamasweatybetty

Thank you for having me @thearchesphysio for a lovely morning of Serenity today. Today we focused on balance and breath. Following me was a functional health workshop and then a Yoga and Soundbath class. Make sure to keep an eye out for the next one! #yogasoundhealing #functionalhealth #balanceandbreath #pilatesbalance #serenity #healthinlymington

A selection from this morning’s Friday Week 1 Strength challenge. Combining big compound moves with balance, coordination and control alongside some isolation focus. ➡️ Dumbell swing (hold & pause) ➡️ Reverse lunge with shoulder press ➡️ kneeling Bicep curl ➡️ Renegade Row (knee to floor option) (get Renegade master ear worm EVERY time I say this exercise 🤣) ➡️ Dead Bugs ➡️ V sit rotation row Also Kneeling chin pull ups and “extra bonus option” Mountain climbers and Toe taps. 60 secs on. 30 secs rest. 2 repeats. Class now in library - make sure you repeat twice before next Friday 💕 Try to count your reps and measure your progress each time you repeat - aim to match if not beat your reps. Watch how building strength from these classes helps you run faster, cycle harder, enjoy gardening or walking the dog with more energy, and observe how weights work will help with your Pilates and how Pilates helps with strength training. 👊🏻 You are welcome 🫡💕 We followed this with the 9am 45 min full body stretch class (also in library as 2 options - either full 45 mins in “All levels” collection or split into 2 x 20 mins upper and lower body in “Strength” collection). That’s it. All recording and editing finished. Putting my feet up now. Happy Friday 🥰 #westilllovepilates #womena strength #womenliftweights #strongwomen #beatageing #bethebestuoucanbe #iamasweatybetty

Weekly wrap up. Week 45. Consistency is KEY to covering your goals. Basically…. Just keep turning up! Plus poorly Bertie, what’s new in the library, why bring in our online community keeps us accountable and more! Link in bio ⬆️ #weeklywrapupweek45 #weeklyblog #consistency #justturnup #consistencyiskey #iamasweatybetty

Tuesday Functional strength. This class is about using weights to help build strength and functionality for everyday tasks. The exercises are typically more basic so that all levels can join including those newer to working with free weights. That said, you can squeeze in more reps and lift heavier weights to increase the challenge. For what it’s worth, my arms were shaking for about half an hour afterwards 🤣 but you can go lighter and work more slowly, performing fewer reps But what are we doing? 🤔 ⬇️ ➡️ Picking up/putting down heavy shopping bags (just in time for Chrimbo!) ➡️ weighted heel raises - for looking over the neighbours’ fence to see what they’re up to ➡️ Weighted squats so you can get up and down from a low chair, holding something should you wish ➡️ high single leg stair climb…balance, coordination… (please note, if you DO want to climb the stairs, you’ll need to use both legs or you won’t get anywhere) ➡️ Putting heavy bags in the overhead locker… or putting heavy rubbish into a high skip at the tip! ➡️ being able to dry your hair at the back (with a very heavy hairdryer) ➡️ picking up and putting down the handles of your very heavy wheelbarrow ➡️ Come and av a go if yer think yer ‘ard enuf 1 min on, 20 secs off. 2-3 rounds. We also threw in a one min plank challenge and one min dead bugs 😉😉 Recording in library 💕 #iamasweatybetty

I’ve been banging on A LOT lately about strength training and I’m absolutely passionate about training women with weights. However, over here online we still do A LOT of Pilates too!! Today’s 8am Technique Tuesday saw us working through lots of inversion work plus quite a lot of other bits n bobs. We worked through Bicycle, Scissors, Control Balance, High Bridge…. Threw in some Teasers and Hip Circles, Side Kick Kneeling, Leg Pull Supine, Thigh Stretch, Seal, Open leg Rocker… have I forgotten anything 🤔🤔 I love showing how the weights work cross pollinates - all that triceps work for example helps lead to strong stabilisers for the rollover work while weighted Hip Thrusts and Squats really helps in Teaser and Hip circles. (Class going up in library later today 🥰) #pilatesonline #techniqueclass #inversion #teaser #teachingpilatesonline

Pinch punch. New month, another challenge. STRENGTH! Come and join us - 6 weeks of challenges, clinics, the 34 moves, stretch and mobility… Pilates and strength training- best combo!! Tues and Fri. New class each week for 6 weeks. Straight into library. Repeat the class 3 x per week and just wait for those strength gains! I never take off my Pilates hat and will be keeping technique, form and best practise absolutely at the fore. You see in very good hands 🙌 Why the echo tho? 🤔 Have a great weekend 💕 #strenght #womenandweights #getstrongstaywell #pickupthoseweights

Weekly Wrap up. Week 44. 2024. Why we all need to gallop like Gretl, November strength challenges and more. Link in bio 💕 #gottolovearescue #rescuedog #manytears #gretlvontrapp #soundofmusic #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #daschund #galloplikegretl #loveofdogs #noelfitzpatrick

Weekly wrap up. Week 43. 2024. 4.5 years online and growing, 48 classes for £45 and a new strength challenge. 💪🏻🏋️ Two weekly strength classes, The Technique clinic, The Back Clinic and The 34 Moves. THERE IS STILL TIME. Wave goodbye to 2024 feeling the best possible version of YOU! Starting w/c 4/11 we are going to lift weights 3x a week for 6 weeks. Prepare to feel stronger and fitter than ever before. You’ll be wearing sleeveless tops no matter how cold it gets, just to show off your arms! We are looking at all our Mat Pilates exercises and perfecting those trickier or harder to understand ones to be able to perform The 34 Moves. 🧘🏼 The back care clinic. Looking at common problems to help get our backs as strong and flexible as possible. 🙏 We have a lot to look forward to and if you’re not already with us, now is your chance to join us and get TWO EXTRA WEEKS TOTALLY FREE 💸💰🆓 Link in bio to find out more. Have a great weekend x

Weekly wrap up. Week 42. Very short this week! Been off games - will catch up next week 😘 Link in bio 💕 #weeklywrapup #notmuchtosay! #stinkingcold

Social meet ups are a large and important part of our online community and we always get up to all sorts. Yesterday was a lovely walk with group 1 pictured and then meeting group 2 @theroyaloakatfritham for lunch. Lots of chat, a bit of rain, a thorough gait analysis of beautiful Bertie by his previous vet, lots of dogs, the beautiful forest in it’s autumnal magnificence, some successful stream leaping, some unsuccessful stream leaping (🤣🤣) and a bit of tree hugging. True nourishment ❤️ Thank you for the photos Rosie and Clare 🙏 #fritham #walkingthedogs #huggingtrees #lovewhereyoulive #newforest @greggic @flow_and_glow_pilates @jojo_kaye_ @rosieakester

I don’t get to see this one in person as often as I’d like but it’s always a joy when I do. Bringing @flow_and_glow_pilates on board earlier this year to teach with me has been the 💯 success I knew it would be and I am so lucky to have her working with me. I know you all love her (killer) classes!! There was no pre meet wardrobe chat, we just happened to be a little matchy matchy…add to that a #daschund and a #jackshund 💯💯💕❤️ (one peeping through Clare’s legs, the other out of shot…. I do realise that’s a spaniel!) #pilatesteachersunite #pilatesfriendscommunity #thisonesacracker

Weekly wrap up. Week 41. 2024. Why do we need to lift weight and how does it help us lose weight? The 5 day challenge - the results are in and other bits and bobs. Link in bio ⬆️ Have a great weekend 🍁🍂 #womenandweights #womenmustliftweight #5daychallenge #weeklywrapup #strengthtrainingforwomen #strengthtrainingforhealth #strengthtrainingforweightloss #joinmeonline #7amclub

I am thrilled at the take up on our 5 day challenge. I’ve bought new leggings and everything! Starts tomorrow. Mon - Fri. 7am each day. 30 min classes, all recorded for you to keep. For some motivation, please head to link in bio where I try this week to bust some excuses apart. I’m already planning The 12 days of Chr… Ch…. No, can’t say it yet! Don’t want to miss the fun? Make sure you follow me here and also subscribe to my mailing list. Just hop on over to julietspilates.com and subscribe (website going through a bit of a facelift so bear with!) Buy some lemons today - start your early morning with a large glass of warm water and lemon to hydrate and give your gut a gentle wake up. I always have at least one pint of warm water (3/4 from tap, topped up from kettle) and a large chunk of lemon every single morning, no matter what. Keep sipping throughout the day to stay hydrated, stave off the desire to snack and see how quickly you feel more alert, less bloated, your skin and hair will thank you… Tag this on to your 5 day challenge and let’s wrap this year up feeling…. FAB U LOUSSSSS. Age is but a number. Who cares what your birth certificate says? Get over it and embrace YOU becoming fitter, stronger, sexier, happier… let’s DO this! Christmas, we’re coming to get you and we are fully armed, locked and loaded 💪🏻❤️ Set your alarms, warriors 💪🏻💯 #5daychallenge #the7amclub #wakeupgetmoving #onlineclasses #fitonline #setyouralarmwarriors

Weekly wrap up. Week 40, 2024. Excuses, excuses and a few reminders on why getting up and getting on with it is so good for us. Link in bio. I look forward to seeing you in our 5 day challenge starting Monday, 7am. Drop a 👍 in comments below if you are joining …. A little step towards accountability!! Have a great weekend 💕 #5daychallenge #octoberchallenge #7amworkout #5days5classes #seeyouonthemat

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OCTOBER CHALLENGE. EVERYONE WELCOME. 🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓 Starting MONDAY OCTOBER 7th. Mon to Fri 7am start. 30 min classes. Online. Want to try Pilates? Want to see how varied our classes are using (this week) just weights and a soft ball? Fancy a challenge? Tight on time but want to work out? Need to get finished in time for work/school run/both? This is for you! Free to join 👍 Do you what you can and allow me to offer alternatives/easier options etc to take best possible care of you and help you get results 💪🏻👊🏻🧘🏼 Dm/email for details and zoom code. So excited, I’m buying new leggings and everything 🤣 ALL CLASSES OPEN 15 MINS BEFORE TO CHECK SET UP ETC. See you soon 😜 #octoberchallenge #5daychallenge #differentclasseveryday #pilateschallenge #joinmeonline

Weekly wrap up. Week 39. Things are not always as they seem and the OCTOBER 5 DAY CHALLENGE! Come and join us - this is free to join for everyone. All details in link in bio! Tell your friends and commit to 5 classes in 5 days PLUS recordings to keep! Have a great weekend all - can’t wait to see some of you tomorrow at our wellness morning @thearchesphysio (please see their page/my stories for details). #octoberchallenge #5daychallenge #getfitstaystrong #thingsarenotslwaysastheyseemstobe

Weekly wrap up. Week 38. 2024. Are you “too busy” for exercise or do you prioritise new clothes and holidays over a gym membership or personal trainer? And other ramblings. Link in bio 💕 #prioritiseyourself #priorities #whatsmoreimportant #prioritiseyourhealth #weeklywrapup

Friday exercise snacks. Go light on the weights and high on the reps. Tins of soup are great to get you started! (Or beans, chopped tomatoes… possibilities are endless….) ☑️ shoulder circles. Stay stable through the spine by keeping those abs connected. Watch not to lock out the elbows. Aim for 15 in each direction ☑️ chest press with shoulder rotation. Keep the wrists long. Aim for 15 Dirty 30 - be brave - double up on the reps? ☑️ Tricep press and pulse. Keep elbows narrow and stay long in wrists. ☑️ biceps hammer curls. Again, arms marrow to ribs. Repeat for even more fun…🤔 Meanwhile I’ll see if I can be even further away and harder to see in next recording 🙄 Have fun 💕 #exercisesnacks #snackbarworkout #armsworkout #tricepsbiceps #dirty30 #usetinsasweights

Weekly wrap up. Week 37. September is the new January. Thinking of a September reset? It’s the start of the “school” year with just under 16 weeks left of 2024. Why not set some goals to make sure you see the year out as a fitter, stronger, healthier, happier version of you than when you welcomed the year in? SO much can be achieved in this last quarter and if we start today and repeat consistently, it will be part of our routine and fully established before we even think about Chr… Chri…. Chrrrrr…. Well, it will be part of our lifestyle and no longer an effort to fit in…. So much can be achieved! We even have a warm weather spell headed this way to further motivate us! 👊🏻👊🏻 Link in bio 💕 #septemberisthenewjanuary #septemberjanuary #setsomegoals #16weekeft

Big fail in my ramblings… INCREASED RISK of falls!!! NOT reduced!! Duh 🙄…. Toots Top Tips! Balance…. Or losing it!! I am passionate about this topic and include lots of relevant work in my classes. Do you know someone who struggles with their balance? Some simple daily practise along with learning to target those deep postural muscles (cue Pilates) can make a HUGE difference. As with everything however, consistency is key. Please don’t accept loss of balance as just a fact of ageing. Please share your balance hacks or how you got on with my suggestions ⬇️ Weird shin and echo issues today 🤣but it’s all a work in progress 💕 #balance #pilatesforbalance #improveyourbalance #balancehacks #ageisjustanumber #tightropewalk

One day or DAY ONE? September - the start of the school year! We know September is the new January. What can you do from today for the last 16 weeks of 2024 to be even better, even more fabulous?! #septemberthenewjanuary #septemberresolutions #16weeks #whoskneeisintheway?

Toots’ Top Tip and The September Challenge Squats! One of the most functional movements we do every day. Give it purpose! Every time you sit down and stand back up, try not to use your hands, think technique and use this multiple times a day activity to build strength and SAVE THOSE KNEES! 👀Dont look down - look forward. Every day of September commit to doing 3 or 10 or 100. Mix them up or add 1 more every day but whatever you do… keeeeeeeep squatting!! Lack of mobility in ankles/knees/hips can restrict movement into squatting which can nearly always be adressed with appropriate attention but adaptation may need to be considered for any joint issues. ☑️ Bar stool sit ☑️ Dirty toilet, broken door ☑️Weighted squat using Jack Russel in absence of weights ☑️ Squat to raise HR ☑️Squat to balance ☑️ Upside down Squat ☑️ Upside down Squat with one leg Please note no Jack Russells were injured or even mildly inconvenienced during filming. Also please note no picnics or BBQ leftovers were successfully scavenged. Labradors remain safe and no. 1 priority! Please like, comment and share! #labradorpicnicthief #bertiethelabrador #gorgeousgretl #gretlthejackrussell#labradorsonholiday #jackrussells #campinginwales #vwcampervan #vwcamper #pembrokeshire #staystrongonholiday #squatchallenge #rescuesarethebest #bestbreedisrescue #jrrescue

Weekly Wrap up. Week 35.2024. Carfest and imposter syndrome! Link in bio ⬆️ @chrisevanstfi @carfestevent #drranganchatterjee #meganrossi #unclebryn #gavinandstacey #tedlasso #trentcrimm #ub40 #impostersyndrome #justdoit #realreels #weeklywrapup #pembrokeshire

Toots’ top tips! Today from a sunny/rainy but nonetheless beautiful Pembrokeshire with support from Bertie and Gretl 🥰 Hip flexors. A very basic check in on stretching with a nod to Bruce, Fred and Anton! ☑️ can be done kneeling ☑️ watch collarbone to hip bone (ASIS) alignment ☑️ Take your time to relax into the stretch ☑️ Hold for 30-60 secs ☑️ Add arms to ceiling to progress ☑️ Avoid stretching a cold body. At best you are not really achieving anything, at worst you may hurt something ☑️ As you can see, you don’t need sprung flooring, background music and appropriate gym attire! ☑️ when you make a recording, check you are not on slow motion as you’ll think it’s gone well only to be very annoyed and have to repeat it! #fredastaire #antondubeke #bruceforsyth #hipflexors #jackrussell #labrador #labradorable❤️ #jackrussellsofinstagram #pembroke #merrion #campinginpembrokeshire #tootsontour #iamasweatybetty

The teachy stuff! SO much fun and what an amazing turnout for both classes! A little respite from The Author hub, inspiration hub, Car racing, Food fest, Retro fest, live music, comedy, Star fest…. Have I forgotten anything 🤔🤔 I was thrilled to see so many people who chose to get their exercise fix during a three day festival of soooo much! Great to see you all 💕 Thank you for having me @carfest - I had a blast 💥 @chrisevanstfi #spafest #getfitstayfit #festivalfun #carfest24 #bodyweightstrength

Toots’ Top Tips! And a good sunny Monday morning to you! A few simple spinal mobility hacks to get you up and moving if, like me you have been dancing, sitting on the grass and sleeping in a van all weekend or whatever else has made you feel a bit stiff and immobile. ☑️ Side Bend (lateral flexion) ☑️ Rotation ☑️ Cat/ Cow (lumbar flexion/extension) Just 3 or 4 of each and if you are sitting a lot today, get up regularly and repeat! P.s. you can do these sitting too but standing up regularly is also good if you spend a lot of time seated. Thank you @nadiatheosteopath for the encouragement and great to meet you @carfestevent #Toots’TopTips #thismorning #spinalmobility #getmoving #happybacks #doitanyway #carfest #greenroom #collabsarethebest

Me again 🤣💕🤸🏼 Bit hot and exhausticated this time 🤣 #spafest @carfestevent @chrisevanstfi

Woohoo! Come and join me here in The Studio at Spafest at the mighty @carfestevent at 2pm today for a bodyweight strength class! Also Sunday 2.30pm I”m bringing the #parisolympics2024 to the mat. Want to know more? Come and check in with the Spafest team 💕💕 See you soon! #spafest #tootsontour #popuppilates @chrisevanstfi @virginradio #thespafeststudio #iamasweatybetty @sweatybetty @goodr

Weekly wrap up. Week 34. My one year alcohol free anniversary and a few other ramblings. 🍾🥂🍾🤸🏼🤸🏼💕 Can’t wait to see some of you @carfestevent Link in bio 💕 #oneyearnobeer #alcoholfree #nobooze #oneyearanniversary #carfest #weeklywrapup #itsabitwindy

A little new merch 🥰💕 my new tees 🤸🏼💕 Along with my flyers, a few quotes I’ve scooped up along the way, a few I’ve come up with… a few more tees to come but these two are going in the packing cubes and into the van for @carfestevent Dm if you’d like to order 🎉 #merch #womensupportingwomen #carfest #pickupyourweights #dontbeamiserablecow🤣 @brandingbybecky @sign_it_uk

LOVING my new merch! Hope I can carry it off as well as top model #handsomeofhackney💙 #newmerch #gottaluvatee #newtees4carfest

Why you should be joining us! This was a very welcome message to receive this morning 🙏and just highlights exactly what value for money you’re getting!! 💰💰 Between @flow_and_glow_pilates and me, we offer EIGHT live weekly classes online 💻 plus an ever expanding library of classes covering EVERYTHING from pure mat to lower body burn 🔥 to weights and strength 💪🏻 to functional strength (all levels) to small equipment Pilates to full body stretch to breathing and relaxation…. We have”The Snack Bar” where you can choose 8/10/15 min classes focusing on weights/abs/legs/stretch and relax and everything in between. Being online means you (and we) can join from anywhere 🌏 so you need never miss your exercise fix 🏋️‍♂️ and if time zones/holiday plans don’t allow you to join a live class, you can choose from the huge library to get your fix! Head to my website for more details and find “Latest news” where I talk about why we need to mix up our training, why we need to lift weights, why we need protein and so much more and if you are going to @carfestevent next weekend, find me teaching on the mat 🧘🏼in Spafest on Friday and Sunday 💕🤸🏼 #onlineworks #somuchmorethanpilates #strengthforwomen

Weekly wrap up. Week 33. Swanning around and other ramblings. Link in bio 🔝 #swanningaround #hellofromlymeregis #beingapilatesteacher

Weekly wrap up. Week 32. Dedication’s what you need, The Record breakers and other bits and bobs! Link in bio 💕 #lovetheolympics #guinessbookofworldrecords #therecordbreakers #nyad #synchronisedswimming #dedication #determination

Definitely a summer breeze but it’s always a joy to be outside and being able to take our classes in the fresh air by the sea. I never take where we live for granted 🙏 Too hot/too cold/too much rain/we need rain… there are some who are never happy and I guess some of us are naturally outdoorsy people and some are not and that’s fine. We are so different but being able to take our classes outside, in the fresh air is a joy! It was lovely to see so many of you both on the beach and online (very handy mast directly across the Solent on the IOW that provides excellent WIFI) and to able to enjoy our beautiful New Forest coastline. #popupclass #pilatesonthebeach #pilatesinthenewforest #workingoutwithfriends

I’m recovered from the @newforestshow and can now focus on prepping for @carfestevent I cannot wait to teach my classes in the Spafest arena. Come and join me as I bring the Paris Olympics to our mats… how many disciplines can we mimic and include? Come and join me to find out. Pilates, Yoga, meditation…. Food and drink… authors and astronauts… comedians and chefs…. Live music and literary stars… retrofest and racing cars..far too much to include here but I can’t wait!! See you there 🤸🏼🧘🏼📖🎶💃🌯🌮🍹🍾🤣🤣👨‍🚀🚀🏎️🏁 #carfest #laverstock #carracing #livemusic #fooddemonstrations #retrofest #silentdisco #pilates #olympics

Weekly wrap up. Week 31. 2014 The New Forest show and other bits and bobs. Link in bio @newforestshow #newforestshow2024 #countyshow #newforestshowground #newparkmanor

Today is International Self Care Day. We can often feel like we are being selfish or self indulgent to put ourselves first but in order to be the best we can be for others, we need to learn how to prioritise our wellbeing too. Why do we fit in so many others’ needs and demands and then find we have no time for our own? The happier and more nourished you are, the better you will be for those you want to care for. We’re always our kindest, most generous selves when we are happy, after all. “Choose to make time for your wellness or you will be forced to make time for your illness” Every day, try to factor in some simple hacks to belp you feel nourished in mind, body and soul… ➕ make time to walk outside in the fresh air ➕ make time to speak to or see a friend and laugh, no matter how wonky your life might be at the moment ➕ stay hydrated with regular sips of water throughout your day ➕ include some fresh fruit and vegetables ➕ do 10 mins of exercise to raise your heart rate ➕ aim for 8 hours sleep As an extra… ➕ send someone a “just because I was thinking of you” message today. You never know how much that might mean to them. Believe me! ➕ take a moment to speak to yourself the way you would speak to your best friends. Admire your achievements today - you may be the only one to acknowledge them, but look in the mirror and tell yourself out loud what a good job you did today and just how much you DID do, without focusing on what you didn’t do. You don’t need to make momentous life changes but if you don’t feel like doing anything, get up and go for a short walk. If you are in a really foul mood, think back to something ridiculous that made you laugh recently. If the sugar cravings hit or the 3pm slump is headed your way, drink a pint of water… it may well stave off both. The best way to feel great today? Just try not to be a miserable cow 💕 #internationalselfcareday #lookafteryou #youmatter #lookafteryou

Weekly wrap up. Week 28. What does a good client look like and other possible career ending musings. Have a great weekend 💕

Weekly wrap up. Week 27. So now you understand a bit about the history of Pilates and how it will help you, how do you find a good teacher and other ramblings! Link in bio 💕 #weeklywrapup #fridaymusings #howtofindateacher #wheredoifindagoodpilatesteacher

What a perfect way to launch Summer 🌞 A great chance for my sidekick @flow_and_glow_pilates and I to get together. We have grown from portrait to landscape (🤣), held down mats in the wind and seamlessly reclaimed hosting! I love my online classes but it’s always such a joy to see you in person! Great friends 💕💙, beautiful beach 🏖️ a warm and sunny (insanely windy!) evening 🌞, Pilates friends on the beach and online 💻, and drinks up the road 🥂🥂complete with inspirational books and podcasts/bookclub📚Beaulieu hauntings 👻 and archeological digs! I am so proud of our Pilates community. Home grown, well nourished and much loved ❤️🙏 We absolutely do not go out of style! And home in time for ⚽️⚽️⚽️💯🤸🏼 #teachfromthebeach #colab #wewon #pilatesonthebeach☀️ #pilatesonlinecommunity #tannerslane @east.end.arms #pilatesfriends #homeforenglandmatch #pilatesandprosecco

Weekly wrap up. Week 26. What are the 34 moves? A little more about the origins of the wonderful exercise method we have chosen to take part in 💕 #the34moves #pilates34 #34pilatesmatexercises #historyofjosephpilates

July challenge. We decided to have a monthly challenge and I thought I would share this one. I’ve given up/removed a lot of things that are not doing me good from my life over the last year so I’m doing a take up! What about you? Ted talks/podcast recommendations very welcomed and I’d love to hear how you get in and what you choose to take up or give up 🙏 21 days towards a better you 💕 Inspired by @jasonvale #21daystoanewyou #21daystoanewhabit #takeupoegiveup #tedtalks #podcast #nourishyoursoul #nourishyourmind #nourishyourbody

What could possibly be better than a class with me OR a class with @flow_and_glow_pilates OR a class in the evening sun on the beach? Well, all 3 together of course 🏖️🤸🏼💯 Join Clare and me on Wednesday July 10th for a ➡️5.45pm start ⬅️. Half the class with Clare, half with me then a potter up the road to the @east.end.arms 🍾🍻🥂to officially launch Summer 24! 😎🍾🌞🌞 Bring a mat and join us. Tanners lane, Lymington. £10 non members. Online members, class included 🥰 Dm for any queries. #pilatesonthebeach☀️ #teachfromthebeach #letsgetthissummerstarted #summer24 #tannerslane #pilatesinthenewforest

Joseph who? 34 what? Pilates came from where? Eh?!? How much do you actually know about the exercise you do and it’s origins? Weekly wrap up week 25. Who was Joseph Pilates and a little bit of history Part 1 as per my POV (and a lot of published facts) Link in bio. Happy weekend all 💕 #josephpilates #josephhubertuspilates #34moves #original34pilatesexercises #whowasjoepilates #weeklywrapup

Much as I love the photo from @becky_takes_photos , I’m more impressed at Gretl’s nonchalant pose 💕 (her little foot on my lap tho 🥰🥰) - clearly a natural model! A fun day last week trying to make me look half presentable for a website facelift, and embracing the “have van, can work and travel wherever I choose” vibe 🚐❤️🤸🏼🌎 Toots on tour! #godihatehavingmyphototaken #gretltho❤️ #jackrusellterrier #jackrussell #vwcamper #vwt6 #pilatesontour #tootsontour #havevanwilltravel #campervanandpopuppilates #popupclasses

Weekly wrap up. Week 24. NO EXCUSES! If you’re not changing it, you’re choosing it, elite triathletes and ideas to keep on track. Link in bio 🤸🏼 Apologies to @becky_takes_photos who has gone to a lot of trouble to help me make these posts far less text heavy, more visually pleasing and stuff like that but it’s 9pm, I’m still working at my laptop and… oh hang on? NO EXCUSES!!! #pilatesnewsletter #weeklywrapup #elitetriathlons #newbikes

It was a mere coincidence that our talk this evening coincided with #worldcontinenceweek2024 but how apt! I’d like to say a huge thank you to Emma Hammerton who works in private practise with @thearchesphysio for our fascinating talk online this evening. Given that this is my industry and I study and research, I was fascinated at how much I learned and I think everyone who attended will agree that we were really lucky to be able to better understand whole body health, not just “down there”! Anyone else know about cardiac statistics for example?! Emma offered various resources for those who would like to further investigate and I can forward any questions…. and while we think decaffeinated and strength and cardio, you know where to go for your Pilates practise 💕 It was great to see such a huge turnout and again, many thanks to Emma 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #menopauseandpelvicfloor #menopauseandcardiacdisease #godecaff #somanysymptoms

Weekly Wrap up. Week 24. The one about when I met the PM, fast like a girl with @dr.mindypelz on the @chrisevanstfi show, what’s new in the library, our upcoming online talk and a few other bits! Link in bio to this and all other news 😘 Have a great w/e x #somuchmorethanpilates

Come on Bertie. Sit up tall, class is starting 🐶🐾 #dogsdopilates #labradorable #bertiethewonderful #beautifulbeaulieu

Weekly wrap up. Week 23. 2024. This week talking protein, amongst other things and while I include references from the wonderful @michaelmosley_official i hope with everything crossed, that he is found safe and soon 🙏 Link in bio 🥰 #protein #getmoreprotein #womenandprotein #findmichaelmosley #michaelmosley

I have been fighting chronic tiredness for many months now… (not immediately apparent in my classes, I acknowledge!) so I’m giving @drinkag1 a go! I am teetotal, eat a plant based, protein heavy diet, lift weights, walk and cycle and yet I’m constantly tired. Am I doing too much? Has teaching multiple hours of exercise a week (on top of my own personal training) and running my own very busy business finally started to catch up on me? I’m very, very reluctant to accept this as an option so I’m looking further afield to include electrolytes (@drinkoshun ), protein powders (@huel) and now this magic green juice! I do know that my idea of fatigue is relative and I’m used to getting 24 busy hours out of every day and never sit still but all the same…. Im writing about protein in this Friday’s weekly wrap up, if you’re interested and have almost doubled my daily intake recently. As a veteran of working @juicemasterretreats I have started my day with power greens for years and have a protein packed, fresh green juice of brocolli, cucumber, spinach, celery, courgettes, kale, apple, pineapple, chia and ginger every day but am now looking to this magic juice in the hope of some extra punch… I must say, it’s very tasty so we are off to a good start! 🥤 Let’s see! Peonies from my garden, totally irrelevant but just fabulous and had to show off 🌸 #protein #proteinshake #minerals #wholefood #plantbased #chronicfatigue #needmoreenergy

Menopause and pelvic health. Tuesday June 18th. 6.45pm Come and join me as I host specialist chartered physiotherapist Emma Hammerton from @thearcheslymingtonphysio for an online talk on pelvic health, hormonal change, with some insight and help! For more information and to read more about Emma, please follow link in bio. #pelvichealth #menopause #onlineadvice #physiotherapy #pelvichealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealthphysio #helpforhormonechange

And on the seventh day, she cycles 🥰 My new hobby and my first road event. Managed to get lost 🙄 and had to get creative to get my miles in which, as a geographically challenged individual posed issues of its own… Note to self… dont teach a weighted legs class two days before- what a total idiot 🤪 A very lovely morning trundling around the beautiful villages (and many hills 😱) of sunny Sussex. It all started from here….may there be many more… @davinamccall @action.org.uk #47miles #itsonlyjustbegun #roadcycling #loonyinlycra

Weekly wrap up. Week 22. 2024 Why we need to RESIST in life…. To read more about the many, many benefits of strength, please follow link in bio 👊🏻💪🏻💕 #strength #strengthtraining #power #strongwomen #strongwomenarehealthywomen #ageisnotanexcuse

Looking from left to right. Life really is about perspective isn’t it, and how you choose to see your surroundings. That’s as poetic and reflective as it’s going to get on a BH Monday 🤣 #newforest #walkingthedogs #lookforthesunshine

Weekly wrap up. Week 21. 2024. The one about the Garmin. Link in bio 💕 @garminuk @johnlewispr @johnlewis #newforestcycleclub #runninginsnowdonia

Just had this forwarded to me from a very long standing client who stumbled across it! . I cant remember how many years ago I was “New Forest Fitness” before becoming “Juliet’s Pilates”. It’s got to be at least 15 years? but still beating the same drum 🤣 13 years this month @limewoodhotel 20 years this year as PT…. 19 years as a Pilates teacher…God, that’s a lot of set up and alignment 🤣🤣 #stillgoing #notreadytoretire #newforestfitness #fitnessinthenewforest

Well? How did you get in this morning? 8am online. Power Pilates. Pure Pilates and bringing in some 🔥 Want to know more? Dm me for details of a trial class #powerpilates #strengthinpilates #strongwomen #lesscardiomorestrength #bringonthepower

Happiest 90th birthday to the most wonderful, fabulous Jacquie! Jacquie was one of my very first Personal Training clients, even before I became “Pilates Juliet” and the relationship quickly developed into a wonderful and lasting friendship. Jacquie’s home is one of those where you are forever welcome, no matter what time or day, and there is a always a fresh pot of tea brewing and a batch of freshly made scones will appear as if by magic. Thanks to meeting Jacquie, i subsequently became friends with her daughters and count @vanessa.galbraith as one of my dearest friends. (Plus Vanessa made THREE birthday cakes and she and Katrina put on an incredible feast) They have been like family to me and my girls over the years and we have spent hours and hours over gallons of tea at that kitchen table! We visited frequently over the many years we have been friends and the door was always revolving with a stream of drop in friends. It’s testament to how adored Jacquie is, that today I had to positively squeeeeeeeze myself through throngs of people into her ( not insubstantial) lounge to wish her a Happy Birthday while the rest of Lymington was like a ghost town! I’m particularly entertained by the re purposing of her dumbbells, holding down the balloons! Genius 🤣🤣 Many, many happy returns dearest Jacquie! You inspire us all ❤️ Think on folks… what did I say about exercise being good for you???? She’s NINETY today 👏🏻👏🏻🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼🥰🌸💕🎉🥳🎂🎁😘🎉🥳🎈🎊🎊🎂

TBT Never work with children or animals? Unless it’s beautiful Bertie, Sir Bertus of Bertmeistershire who kindly came along to help, wayyyyyy back when I was just starting out trying to do videos! Clients were asking me FOR YEARS to record classes and I always put it off as being way too scary. I’m not sure why I feel that as I would (and have) happily stand up in front of 100 people and deliver a class, but the thought of videoing it was terrifying. Funny really… fast forward a few years into lockdown and my working life is now almost entirely online with me recording as a standard. However my little studio in Beaulieu was so pretty and if only I had that view now for my backdrop every day! The waggy tail left of screen tho 🤣 GOD I love him 💙🤣 Beaulieu 2016 #lablove #labsdopilates #beautifulbertie #pilatesinbeaulieu #labrador #labradorsandpilates #mybestfriend #beautifulbertieboy #beautifulbeaulieu #pilatesinbeaulieu #pilatesinthenewforest

No teach Wednesday. I used to call it no work Wednesday which is, of course, ridiculous… I run my own business so that’s hardly likely 🤣 but I decided to give myself a “no teach mid week” day last year and it’s a good opportunity to step away from presenting and catch up on the back office essentials. It’s been a beautiful, New Forest day involving some of my favourite places. Lovely and very exciting start to the day having a meeting with @becky_takes_photos 💻 to discuss a few “what next” ideas. We could have talked all day but plans are afoot! Coffee and meeting venue courtesy of Steffs @fairweathersgardencentre. ☕️ in beautiful Beaulieu. Walking in the sunshine while making several hands free calls 📱and recording voice notes to myself in the sun 🌞 with the doggos 🐕🐶out of Pig Bush and recharging the batteries. Walking in nature is absolutely my most creative time and I rattle off loads of ideas and to do’s into my voice notes to follow up on. They say that the shower is some people’s creative space. Mine is walking with my dogs but basically, isn’t it anywhere that takes you away from staring at a screen and letting your mind run free? A bit of admin and wrapping up the day in the spectacular setting of New Park Manor with our stewards New Forest Show meeting. Great to see the Dreem Teem again and so excited for our show’s return end of July. I love every single second of it 🐴🐄🐏 I’ve been attending nearly every year since being a very little girl and it’s a highlight in my calendar. Bit of class planning so see you online, on the mat tomorrow 🧘🏼🤸🏼 #newforest #newforestshow #photoshoot #marketingideas #movingforwards #lyndhurst #beaulieu

They did it! I mean, of course they did! We knew they would. 💪🏻🤸🏼🏃🏻👊🏻👏🏻 The invincible @loujohnson81 and @mrs_clare_pearson devoured a mere THIRTY THREE MILES, up hill and down dale, bringing home a fair bit of island mud! I was a very mediocre supporter…. Very excited and THRILLED to follow and cheer but occasionally distracted to be fair. I mean I had a huge mix of envy (as my endurance running is very regrettably a thing of the past thanks to worn out knees), diluted by the relief of being able to potter about, meeting @lizjhallett for a couple of drinks and a lorra laughs in the sunshine at Yarmouth Yacht club, followed by the best home made choc brownie and fresh coffee, sitting amongst the bluebells watching a hatching swan on Newtown Creek with the fabulous @sarahcoxy1 and all the while, my amazing friends were still pounding out the miles on a very hilly IOW. I beleive the “dirty toilet, hold the door shut” analogy I came up with to describe the perfect squat was put to practise but more in a “I darent sit down or I’ll never stand back up” kind of way 🤣🤣 (the runners - not me!!) I am SO PROUD of you both in a weird, Im not your mum kind of way 💕 but literally WOW!! 33 miles tho 😱 The support team was pretty good with 2 sons, 2 partners, part time me and a hell of a lot of dogs… yes you do see 5 Daxies 🤣 Brilliant to follow “TEAM CRAIG” and discover (of course!!! 🤣) that I knew them so a pleasure to see lovely @kates_pilates aswell and well done Craig!!! I mean literally EVERYONE was on the island yesterday! We had a celebratory pub dinner in Yarmouth while sparkly Clare and cheerful Lou became slowly quieter and a quick photocall on the vans before waving Clare plus famille off on ferry and we went back to our respective camping. 2 total rockstars!! The more we attempt, the more we achieve… the more we push, the further we go and we know not our boundaries if we don’t push them now and again 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 To the weather whingers - sunny yesterday, rainy today but equally fab 🤣 #isleofwight #actionchallenge #50k plus some #endurance #friends

One of the many benefits of running our classes online means we can all join in from anywhere. You take me on holiday. I take you. We’ve zoomed from and to so many worldwide destinations including hotel rooms, campsites, beaches, safari lodges, the Isle of Wight Festival, various friends and family homes, back gardens and swimming pool terraces! We are such a wonderful community and why not take advantage of visiting those who live a little further afield. Last week we took the Eurostar to Paris and then trundled down into the heart of the stunning Dordogne region where @jeanyarobinson lives. We have had the most fantastic few days visiting Ribèrac, Aubuterre, and St. Emillion… underground monolithic churches, local markets, indulging in the best wines and fantastic cheeses. We made our own pizza while watching the sun set, were entertained by wonderful live music, played some pretty fierce card games, and survived the last minute email error from Eurostar telling us our train was cancelled… oh no, sorry, not your train… your train is running… (that was obviously hilarious as we were already on our way to Paris) We read a bit, walked a bit, collected fresh croissant every morning to enjoy with local jams and fresh coffee, some of us were treated to tea in bed, trundled around the countryside in our minibus, me at the helm and @jantallis navigating and, on the whole, trusting my driving… but most of all, we laughed. Ridiculous, you had to be there laughs that are still entertaining me now. I continue to be so proud of our online community and get so much back from you all. A really happy few days. Just don’t ask how many cards to put down in 7”s (😆🙄🙄) or mention how to fold fitted sheets!! 🚙🇫🇷🥰💕🚆🌍💕🥰 @dianrogers11 @pilates_people_france #riberac #dordogne #wineregion #aubuterre #stemillion #france #eurostar

Oh you SO KNOW what I’m saying…there you were, hmmming and hawing… should you? When you have so many pairs already??? And then in she walks… bold as you like… wearing that exact pair… and now, well now YOU REALLY NEED THEM…. Quickly grab phone… literally 2 mins til class starts….but…. THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK… Sod it, go for the cropped version that you know you dont really like… OUT OF STOCK? WTAF? Hate that new woman. Hate her already…. Hate those leggings ….hate this class…. #feelyourpain #newleggingstho #howmanyistoomany #instantgratification @sweatybetty @gymshark @lululemon

Pilates. Yup. Just like this.. Arms to knees to waist to just one pound weights? #girlhorror Mwooooohahahahaha ❤️ Thank you @mkpilates 🤣🤣

And that’s why we are picking up the weights tomorrow 8am for upper body strength followed at 9am by a full body stretchhhhh… keeping you strong, healthy, balanced and stretched out coz I ❤️ ya 2!

The creation of @oceanbottle very kindly gifted to me by @boxpr_ltd One love. One world. The mountains are a long, long way from the ocean but are nonetheless vulnerable. I took my bottle on tour in a bid to enjoy coffee on the go, keep hydrated with water and do my own small bit in a global challenge. Stop single use plastics! Simple. Love the oceans❤️ Love the mountains❤️ Love any and everything being done to save them ❤️ @lesmenuires @val_thorens @meribel3vallees #threevalleys #stopsingleuseplastic #recycling #lovetheoceans #lovethemountains❤️ #saveourskiing #saintmartindebelleville @saint_martin_de_belleville #1664zero #1664zeroalcool

Happy Easter everyone. Eat chocolate, chill out a bit and don’t forget to factor in some stretches 🐣❤️

Welcome to our Pilates studio…. I’m sorry what? What time is …. Ashtan what?? Yin who??

I’ve been shopping! After a very massagey sesh with @mkpilates last weekend, it seemed rude not to go ahead and invest in a @pulseroll Press the button once… twice… thrice… four times… to muscle happiness 💕🥰 If you work with me 121 or small group, you will no doubt see this soon. If you don’t, live locally and ask nicely… bring me those knots and areas of tension! Let battle commence 👊🏻 #massagerelaxant #muscletension #postworkoutheaven #feelthepulse

4 years today. Can you believe that?!! 4 years since we all had to learn about zoom and washing hands and buying toilet rolls and one hour of daily exercise. 4 years since we had to stop seeing friends and loved ones. 4 years since wearing masks was normal and we sat apart and outside, when we were allowed. 4 years since we stopped to look at how our beautiful planet started healing again. How quickly have we returned to taking it all for granted? Seeing who we want, when we want, on planes, trains and motorways. How quickly we forget what was taken away and how very lucky we are once more. 4 years since I sat down and took a long, hard look at how I was going to save my business. What a long way we have come and yet, how fast we return to old habits…. We’ve learned so much and yet in some ways, have we learned nothing? #covid #4yearssincelockdown #saveourplanet #thankgodforzoomtho

Holidays. Easter. Some timetable changes. I have emailed you with plenty of warning… Yes… I … have… 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

No I’m not!! FREE ONLINE TRIAL CLASSES throughout March. Choose from Pure Mat Pilates,small equipment, strength training, full body stretch, back care Pilates, balance and coordination, beginner through to advanced… PLUS TWO EXTRA BRAND NEW EVENING CLASSES with @flow_and_glow_pilates Dm for details on how to join.

#marchmatness COME AND JOIN US! Evening classes??? After work classes??? They’re heading your way online…. 🤸🏼💻🧘🏼🏋️‍♀️ #onlineworks #freetrial #onlinepilates #extraclasses 2 extra classes added to an already action packed schedule! Dm for details 🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼

#internationalwomensday Today. I ask you today to CELEBRATE whatever exercise you do. Walk the dog, lift weights, practise Yoga, meditate, play golf, ride your horse or sail your boat. Go out running or dance. Celebrate. Remember today - we get to do this. We have the choice and the ability to do these things. Today, for all women in the world who don’t get to choose, who don’t have the ability or the resources - do it for them and celebrate how privileged we are to make choices and take part. Exercise is a privilege, not a chore. Love to all women everywhere ❤️ (we were super international online at 8 fromUK, Kefalonia, France and Slovakia) #womenempowerment #celebratelife #exerciseisapriviledge #begratefukthatyoucan

When someone walks into the Pilates class “looking for a nice lie down and stretch”….. (And the rest of the class know they’re doomed 🤣)

#marchmatness It’s that month of the year when we flood the socials with Pilates. Lots go down the 34 moves route and post some really impressive and beautiful examples of each move in order. I thought I’d kick off the month with “How to wind up your Pilates Teacher”. Pilates and Yoga…. But they’re the same thing aren’t they? OHMYABSOLUTEGOD…. are we STILL doing this???? I lost track years ago of the amount of times I meet someone new in my class and ask “have you done Pilates before?“ and they reply “No but I’ve done Yoga”…..how absolutely splendid. I have a Labrador and I’ve been to Disneyworld. Do you speak French? No, but I speak Portuguese. Have you played much cricket? No but I play Rugby. Have you seen much opera? No but I’ve been to a Steps concert… Sigh…… For the record, I love and have a huge respect for Yoga. I think Pilates and Yoga can really compliment eachother. I have lots of Yogi teacher friends and have practised a lot over the years. However, no, it’s not the same. IMHO Yoga goes back hundreds of years with a strong spiritual connection and has meditative benefits attached to it. It has developed with a lot of input from different sources through the centuries. Joseph Pilates was one man who created Contrology some 100 years ago. We called it Pilates after his death in 1967 and it made its way to the UK in the 70’s Controversially, I believe he took some inspiration from Yoga (shoot me down with burning arrows, it’s just my own view from 2 decades of study and research ) but essentially he was a genius totally committed to functional exercise to develop and strengthen the human body, taking much inspiration from studying animal movement. There was huge input and progression from Romana Kryzanowska. Both Yoga and Pilates focus on breath, on mind body connection, on flow and control but no, they are not the same. If your Pilates or Yoga teacher is not absolutely passionate about their chosen discipline and fully informed of the purpose and benefit, please find someone else. Yogalates? Just…. No… Just saying #marchmatnessday1 #pissoffyourteacher #pilatesorigin #pilatesandyoga #alanherdman #joepilates

I’m always evolving and growing, both personally and professionally and I have made some big decisions recently about 2024 (20plenty more!) One of my first and absolute best decisions was to bring my lovely friend Clare of @flow_and_glow_pilates onboard. Clare trained with me back in my @futurefittraining teacher training days and has gone on to grow her own business and develop as a really superb teacher and I just love having a sidekick that not only supports my business by taking best possible care of my classes for me but who adds value with her own wonderful energy, knowledge and skill set. Clare has been covering for me for quite some time and started her own weekly class for me in January as an addition to our already busy calendar and now I get to join in as a participant, take my teacher hat off and enjoy being taught! We both practise what we preach and are really looking forward to a fully immersive teacher trainer weekend in Devon in March with @mkpilates so watch out!! We will be bursting with ideas and I don’t know which of us has more energy (or is that just being a bit mad?!) Thank you for a superb 8am lower body burn 🔥 this morning Clare 💕💕 (Psst… she and I have a little plan for some Pilates shenanigans later this year so if you don’t already, follow here to find out more). #pilatesathome #sidekicklove #ihaveacolleagueatlast #toughbarreburn #pilatesfriends #onlineworks #daschundsofinstagram #daschundsdopilates #pilatesdaschunds

Spring is coming! 🌸 Well January was soooooo slow mo and I’m skipping my way into February. What’s your plan for February? 29 days…. How about starting something just for you, for your wellness, for fun? 🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼 Every day for 29 days. JOY. 🤩 🙏🤸🏼 Im looking for and planning to share JOY every day and what better way than skipping? Totally on the same page as @realmirandahart on the galloping front…. There is not enough galloping. 🏇 Gallop if you like ❤️ but how about skipping? 29 seconds every day for 29 days… I challenge you to skip and not feel JOY 💕 Tara January… see ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya 👋👋👋 #labradorlove #skipping #skipforjoy #findjoyeveryday #theresnotenoughskipping #jackrussell #labradoroftheday #bertie #gretl #ontour #keepitreel

Do you know I was only the second Pilates teacher to start in Lymington all those years ago! That shows my vintage a bit and I’m back here and going stronger than ever. Come and join us at @thearcheslymingtonphysio in Lymington. Classes Monday and Tuesday and lots more to come. Also home to Lymington’s finest Physio’s, sports massage therapists, shoulder specialists, hip and shoulder consultants, foot specialists, pelvic health specialists so if you overdo it with me, they can fix you 😉😉 @lovelymington #lymington #pilatesinlymington #pilatesnewforest #imaybeancientbutimrockingit #pilatesinthenewforest #physiopilates #pilatesworks

Didn’t have time to make your class or get to the Gym? Why not throw in a few resistance moves while you’re out and about this weekend. You could add just 8-10 repetitions of some really simple moves to add some spice to your walk. Today we had 1. Step ups. Handy, stable fallen tree. Take arms to sky to help raise HR. Avoid Jack Russells under your feet. 2. Push ups. Using the tree elevated my upper body so a little adaptation here and it meant I kept my hands dry! 3. 2 in 1. Static ski squat while using resistance band for bicep curls. Give the tree a good push first to make sure it’s stable 🤣 4. Resistance band, strong tree and some Rows. 5. Chest press. Please make sure you trust your tree and just like that! Roll the band up in your pocket. 6. Another use for your resistance band - emergency lead in case of Labrador versus someone doing puppy training with biscuits 🤣 Please note - I am not recommending training in wellies. I do however not recommend walking dogs in the @newforestnpa in trainers 😉 Why not give it a try? Stick your headphones on and pick a few tunes. I was actually catching up on The Archers but you might want a bit more wallop. (Quite a boring episode about sheep in the church grounds actually). Dogs are not essential but they do make walking a lot more fun. Bertie and Gretl are obviously the best option. Keep it REEL. Keep it simple. REEL exercises for REELS people ❤️ @__thearchersofficial__ @bbcradio4 @thenewforestlifestyle #labrador #jackrussell #newforest #labrador_lovers #exerciseoutdoors #jackschund #mydogsmybestfriends #reelexercises #reelspeople #keepingitreel #bertiedoespilates #gretlthewonderdog #liveonlineontour #iamasweatybetty

I occasionally dip into these fitness magazines and had a flick though @womensfitnessuk (January 24) today. Just thought I’d flag up that we are BANG ON TREND!… let me elaborate….. 1. Train for mental gain. Yup. I talk about this A LOT… what we DO affects how we feel A HUGE AMOUNT more than how we feel affects what we do. Get up, get moving, feel great. I say a load of other motivational stuff on this too. 2. An increased 50% upturn in mat based Pilates sees it romping up some big fitness trends report. Personally, I’m a little loathed to call Pilates a “trend” (🤮) as it’s been around longer than you and me but to see it start to overtake the “reformer trend” is interesting…. 3. Online classes set to grow in 24. Online works! Yup. We know. I moved my entire business online 5 mins after lockdown season 1 and we are centred, controlled and rocking our way to FOUR YEARS ONLINE in just a few weeks….. 4. Pilates and the wall. Apparently it’s the big trend (that word again) of 2024. Do keep up everyone…. We’ve been up against the wall since going on zoom was still a novelty….😉 5. Strength and mobility. “In 2024 we are going to see an upturn in strength….. functional fitness in our home workout…. Squats, deadlifts, pushing and pulling”….. er…. COOEEEEEE…. Over here…. We are ALL OVER THIS… We are lifting weights, pulling bands, lunging, deadlifting, weighted squatting and BOY O BOY do I nag on about functional fitness… Bang on trend…. Or leading the way… 🤔🤔 Come and join us online and be ahead of the game…. Or pick up a magazine and try and catch up. If you can…’sup to you 😉😉 #onlineworkouts #onlineworks #liveonlineontour #joinus #pilatesonline #strengthathome #homeworkouts #keepupifyoucan

News flash!! I’ve been sitting on this for a few months while i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed but I can now announce that I’m thrilled and very, very excited to be appearing at Spafest, one of the many “fests” at @carfestevent this August. 😍🌈🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼 This 3 day festival 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️ has got to be one of the happiest, most feel good events I’ve ever known. 🥰 Last year, I had a very busy, varied, totally brilliant time where we ate cake and tea danced at retro fest, 💃 enjoyed talks with @astro_timpeake 🚀and @profnoelfitzpatrick, 🐶watched @matt.tebbutt do his thing, 🧑‍🍳danced to @feelinginsta @peterandre @the_kaisers_official , @texastheband , @samhairwolfryder, 👯💃🕺 joined a flash mob with @rock_choir, 🎶 were entertained by @leemack52 and @robbrydon, 🤣🤣🤣🤣 raved in one tent and did a silent disco in another, watched some classic car racing 🏎️🚗but I think my favourite was @hornesection - funniest act ever. This is all brought together by the one and only @chrisevanstfi A fantastic event that donates every single penny 💰💰💰of profit to charity with local folk like me as well as global names performing totally for free to raise funds. And that’s the feel good - right there!! 💕❤️💕🥰💕❤️ Honestly, you cannot underestimate the feel of love ❤️ in this place! If you haven’t been before, you are truly missing out and I’m beyond delighted to be a very small part of this wonderful juggernaut of goodness! 👊🏻🙏🥰 I am just thrilled to be doing my thing on a mat in a tent and can’t wait to see you there 🥰💕🥰 It won’t be Pilates…. We have a plan 😉 #festival #pilatesatcarfest #exerciseatcarfest #august24 #carfest24 #spafest #laverstock #laverstockfestival

Unstoppable! Just getting up off my mat, making my way to the screen to angle my beady eyes 👀 on you and get a little fierce if you’re slacking …. (Possibly not quite so scary 🤣 and definitely not carrying a massive penis) #pilatesonline #onlineworks #elephantsofinstagram #moremigamereserve #botswanaimissyou