MoveFit Pilates

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.

25/02/2026

We're so good at adding things to our diets - more protein, more greens, more supplements.

But what about the power of subtracting?

A little less alcohol, fewer biscuits, fewer UPFs...and suddenly the mind feels clearer, the body feels lighter, and everything just works better.

Sometimes the simplest shifts make the biggest difference.

23/02/2026

The stressor we don’t measure… 📱

Not work.
Not food.
Not exercise.

Our phones.

The constant checking.
The tiny hits of distraction.

The way we’re never fully “off” — even when we’re resting, exercising, or sitting with people we care about.

Every glance keeps the brain slightly alert.

Every notification pulls at our attention.
And over time, that background stimulation adds up.

This isn’t a judgement post. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Hand up — I’m working on this too.

But if we’re serious about better focus, better sleep, better recovery and feeling calmer in our bodies… we can’t ignore the role of being constantly “on”.

Maybe the shift isn’t doing more.

Maybe it’s checking less.

Have you noticed how often you reach for your phone without even thinking?

17/02/2026

To feel genuinely full and energised, your plate needs more than one hero — it needs the whole team 💪

🥖 Carbs — like sourdough, fresh bread — for steady, reliable energy
🥑 Healthy fats — like avocado, olive oil, nuts or seeds — to keep you satisfied for longer
🍳 Protein — like eggs, salmon, chicken or tofu — to support strength and repair
🥦 Fibre — like broccoli, leafy greens, beans or wholegrains — for digestion, balance and fullness

When you build meals with all four, you stop chasing snacks and start feeling fuelled.

It’s not about restriction — it’s about nourishment and energy that lasts 🙌

16/02/2026

Meet Sophia 💫

Ex-pro dancer, physiotherapy student, and Pilates teacher (of course!).

Sophia brings precision, compassion, and fun to every Reformer class.

Thursday evenings are your chance to move, strengthen, and feel amazing!

🖤 6.30pm Beginners Flow
🖤 7.35pm Progressions Flow

Starting Thursday, 5th March.

DM or visit movefitpilates.com to book your spot.

15/02/2026

This week has been a challenging one.

I've not been able to do my usual training, lifting, pilates, running...all had to be set aside.

Today was my window.

Yes, the weather is most definitely yuck.

I briefly thought could go to the gym, or studio and workout indoors. But....outside is my happy place.

And after walking Pippa 🐕 I thought, "this isn't too bad, no such thing as bad weather...etc..."

And off I went looping round Bedford Park for a cheeky 5k.

I loved it. Even the rain felt like a fun challenge, jumping over puddles.

Remember, it's all about perspective. How we choose to view the events and circumstances out of our control. And what we choose to do in those circumstances.

My Sunday thoughts...

😊❤️

13/02/2026

It’s Fish Friday 🇬🇧

And while fish & chips will always have a place… what if tonight was an easy home-cooked option instead?

Salmon + greens/roasted veg + quinoa.

No complicated recipes.
No “perfect eating”.
Just a realistic swap that supports your energy, your training, and your long-term health.

Would you try this tonight?

13/02/2026

Yesterday there was an incident in our car park when a vehicle (not a studio member) collided with our boundary wall.

Thankfully no one was injured and the studio was not occupied at the time.

Walls can be repaired. We are simply grateful that everyone is safe.

A big thank you to our lovely neighbours and friends who alerted us so quickly and checked in.
We really appreciate your support.

We'll share updates if needed, but for now it's business as usual at movefit pilates 🤍

08/02/2026

Birthday....hello 48!

And yes, I celebrated with a run 🏃‍♀️

07/02/2026