MoveFit Pilates

10/04/2026

Do your shoulders keep creeping up without you even noticing?

That's your ancient fight-or-flight wiring switching on.

Our bodies still react as if there's a tiger in the room...even when the threat is an email, a deadline, or a notification.

That shoulder lift shifts our posture, tightens our breath, and slowly chips away at our sense of ease.

Noticing it is the first step. Softening it is the second.

Your body deserves to know it's safe.

Here are 3 simple movements you can do to help release that tension.

30/03/2026

Yesterday reminded me how important it is to tune in.

I love my run days, but I was exhausted and carrying the weight of a stressful week.

Instead of forcing it, I chose a walk.

That small shift gave me a better night’s sleep, a calmer mind, and a more positive day of teaching.

In this season of life, listening to your body isn’t indulgent — it’s essential.

26/03/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful for this lovely feedback from a Train with Anna member.

Thank you for trusting me with your training and for showing up for yourself!

Messages like this remind me why I love what I do.

❤️

24/03/2026

We love to stack things on when we want to feel good — new supplements, fancy blends, the latest wellness “boost.”

But sometimes the real power is in taking things out.

The glass of wine that became a habit, the biscuits that sneak in when you’re peckish… you don’t need to cut them forever. Just reduce them, gently, and see what shifts. 🍪🍷

Before adding more to your routine (and your shopping list), try subtraction.

It’s cheaper, simpler, and often exactly what your body’s been asking for.

21/03/2026

16/03/2026

Strength training is brain training. Your mind adapts every time your muscles do.

15/03/2026

Mother's Day in the UK...today.

Growing up in Canada, I still find it strange celebrating in March instead of May.

Putting the timing aside, it's always been a complicated day for me.

I lost my mum 18 years ago - she was only 55. Now that I have children of my own, the day carries a dual meaning: a moment to remember and honour my incredible mother, who gave me, even in her final breath, the inspiration to live differently and the reminder that life is short and time really does fly...and a moment to celebrate with my own little ones, filled with laughter, cuddles, joy, and of course, some bickering!

We carry so much within us - feelings that sometimes align and sometimes sit in tension with each other on days like this.

For me Mother's Day has become a day of gratitude for all mothers and mother figures, those here and those we've had to learn to live without.

I hope you spend it in a way that brings you peace and joy.

13/03/2026

Your brain loves a good workout just as much as your muscles do.

Pilates, lifting, and all that coordination and balance training send your neurons into “thank you” mode — boosting memory, focus, and long‑term brain health.

Think of it as cross‑training for your mind and body, keeping both strong, steady, and ready for whatever life throws your way.

06/03/2026

🪑 How sitting affects your spine

Most of us spend far more time sitting than our bodies were designed for, and your spine feels the impact long before you notice the stiffness.

Long periods in the same position can increase pressure on the discs, weaken the muscles that support your posture, and leave your joints feeling tight and restricted. Understanding what’s happening inside your body is the first step toward making small changes that protect your long‑term mobility.

These effects build gradually, which is why awareness is so important.

26/02/2026

Ex-dancer, physio student, and Pilates teacher - Sophia brings precision, warmth, and a spark of fun to every Reformer session.

Your Thursday evenings are about to feel incredible.

🖤 6.30pm Beginners Flow
🖤 7.35pm Progressions Flow

Classes begin Thursday, 5 March.