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27/02/2026

If you never expose your body to controlled impact, you don’t build the capacity to handle unexpected impact like missing a step, tripping on uneven ground, or reacting quickly to prevent a fall.

Avoiding all stress reduces tolerance.
Reduced tolerance increases vulnerability.

This doesn’t mean you should suddenly start jumping if you haven’t in years. It means impact should be reintroduced intelligently:
Start with brisk walking
Progress to stair climbing
Add light step-downs
Introduce small, controlled hops only if appropriate
Always consider medical history and bone health

For individuals with osteopenia or osteoporosis, guidance from a qualified professional is essential. A progressive, well-designed loading program builds resilience while minimizing risk of bone stress injuries.

The goal is not reckless intensity.
The goal is capacity.

Because life includes impact whether you train for it or not.

04/01/2026

We open our doors tomorrow 5th Jan 2026 to existing and new customers/clients!

24/12/2025

Eat drink be merry and move! See what Dan Edney Fitness has to say!!

Remember to get out and about during the festive period! 🎄

The dark mornings and early evenings can make it hard to get outdoors. But even 10 minutes of fresh air can reduce stress, boost your mood and increase energy levels so you can continue to enjoy some festive fun!

04/11/2025

Pilates has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety…read this!! Book in with me. DM for free taster session

A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis by Ju et al., published in Medicine, examined how Pilates affects depression and anxiety symptoms in women.

The researchers analysed 18 randomised controlled trials including 827 female participants who took part in Pilates programs ranging from several weeks to four months. These were compared to control groups such as usual care, health education, or non-specific exercise.

👉Key Findings

Pilates led to a moderate to large reduction in depressive symptoms and a moderate reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to control groups.

Women who practised Pilates for 12 weeks or longer tended to experience the greatest improvements.

Benefits were observed across a wide age range, with particularly strong effects in middle-aged and older women.

The findings suggest that Pilates may be an effective mind–body intervention to support emotional wellbeing and quality of life in women.

👉Study Limitations

The included studies varied in duration, frequency, and type of Pilates (mat, reformer, or mixed), making it hard to pinpoint the optimal approach.

Most trials involved small sample sizes and short-term interventions, so the long-term impact remains unclear.

Participants typically had mild to moderate depressive symptoms rather than diagnosed major depression, so results may not generalise to clinical populations.

👉Takeaway

The key takeaway for me is that Pilates (and exercise in general) has more benefits than just physical.

If you're a Pilates teacher remember, you're not "just" a Pilates teacher 💪

Movement is medicine

Tom

30/10/2025

Hi everyone.

Free Health Coaching for Pain Management

I'm currently on a new journey and training as a health coach to complement my Pilates.

Please see the poster for more details and get in touch at evie@chewvalleyhealthcoaching.com

06/10/2025

Wobble disc this week!

Wobble your way to core strength and improve your balance. You can take part in the class without the disc too. Please enjoy but carry out the exercises at y...