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Bodywork-Pilates Ltd, with Helen & Russ Conway

Helen & Russ have combined teaching experience of over 50 years. Pilates Education, Because Pilates Bodies Work

Bringing the best Pilates to Chester, Wrexham & Gresford since 1995
Specialist Pilates studio since 2002
Reformer, Mat, 1-2-1, corporate & online
Improving clients strength, balance, mobility, flexibility & stability, for a more efficient functional life They opened Bodywork-Pilates, a specialist, personal studio, in 2002. Fully equipped to offer a complete package of matwork and Reformer classes from beginner to experienced practitioner, as well as working with 1-2-1 clients, coaching them to specific goals. Bodywork-Pilates also offers personal training, regular retreats for a complete immersion of Pilates, yoga and relaxation, and can provide corporate programmes for employee health and wellness.

21/10/2025

A fun, strong start this morning 💪

20/10/2025

You can bet your bottom dollar that this week we’ll be focusing on all things balance, load, and resistance for better bone health 🦴
Whether it’s online, on the mat, or on the Reformer, our focus is the same — building strength, stability, and confidence now, to protect our bodies for the future 💪

20/10/2025

🦴 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🦴
Pilates is widely recognised as being beneficial for bone strength, balance, and fall prevention — all crucial for those living with fragile bones.
According to the Royal College of Physicians (2025), more than 70,000 people sustain a hip fracture each year across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The impact is huge — not only for individuals but for the healthcare system too. The UK Government estimates the combined cost of fragility fractures at £4.4 billion annually, with hip fractures alone accounting for around £2 billion. Even more sobering, research shows that only 40–60% of people recover their previous level of mobility within 120 days of surgery.
Staying upright, agile, and strong is clearly vital.
But it’s important to note — not all Pilates is suitable for osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Around 75% of classic matwork exercises involve spinal flexion (forward bending), which can increase fracture risk.
But that doesn’t mean Pilates is off-limits — far from it.
A well-structured class, using appropriate therapeutic modifications, can be both safe and incredibly effective. The Pilates Reformer, in particular, is ideal — using spring resistance to load the bones safely, while supporting the body through controlled movement. This helps improve strength, balance, posture, and bone density, all whilst reducing fall risk.
We’re fully trained to work with clients managing osteoporosis and other spinal conditions.
If you’re unsure what’s right for you, get in touch — we can help you find safe, supported ways to move confidently and stay strong 💪

19/10/2025

Get your Pilates planned for the week 💪
FREE mat tasters at Gresford Trust Memorial Hall available.
New dates for Pilates Reformer Discovery sessions coming.
Get in touch if you need any advice re. injuries or restrictions. We’re here to help

18/10/2025

It’s World Menopause Month, and today is
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💜
Thankfully, menopause is now a far more open and talked-about topic than it was in our parents’ time, and that’s real progress. There’s so much support available if you’re struggling, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
If symptoms are affecting your daily life, speak to your GP about your options, including HRT. Currently, only around 10% of women in the UK are on HRT, and while it may take time to find what works best for you, it’s worth persisting.
Lifestyle changes can also make a huge difference — nourishing your body with good quality, nutrient-rich foods, staying hydrated, and most importantly, moving.
Pilates is fantastic for this stage of life.
Did you know, Pilates can help;
✅ build bone density
✅ improve cardio strength
✅ improve muscular strength
✅ help balance hormones
✅ reduce stress levels
✅ reduce the number of hot flashes
✅ improve mental health
✅ improve mood
✅ improve pelvic floor function

Resistance training is vital. The Pilates Reformer offers the perfect balance of control and challenge, and incorporating heavier weights helps protect and build bone density.

If you’d like to learn how our classes can support you through menopause and beyond, get in touch — we’re here to help you stay strong, confident, and connected to your body. 🌿

17/10/2025

💔 Our Beautiful Hayley 💔
Today, we said our final goodbye to our beautiful Hayley — friend, and one of the brightest lights in our Pilates family.
There aren’t really words big enough for the space she’s left behind. Hayley brought warmth and laughter into every room she entered. Her kindness was effortless, her compassion genuine, and her energy seemed to lift everyone around her. With her radiant smile, she touched hearts in the most extraordinary way.
Today, as she was laid to rest, we held her family, her friends, and her memory close. The studio feels quieter without her, but her presence is everywhere.
Thank you, Hayley, for the love, the light, and the laughter. You’ll always be part of us. And we will never forget you 💔

16/10/2025

Did you know:
🩻 In 2020, 619 million people worldwide lived with low back pain (LBP), and that number is projected to rise to 843 million by 2050 as populations grow and age (WHO)
🩻 LBP is more common in women, and
🩻 Around 90% of LBP cases are ‘non-specific’, meaning no clear structural cause can be found (WHO)

There are many possible contributors to back pain: arthritis, osteoporosis, muscular weakness or imbalance, excess weight, disc issues, spinal stenosis, poor posture, inflexibility - the list goes on 😩
Whilst Pilates isn’t a guaranteed cure, it can offer powerful support. With focus and mindful movement, we strengthen the muscles that stabilise the spine, improve posture and flexibility, and build resilience in the body. Movement, even when it feels counterintuitive, is essential for spinal health.
We are trained to work with all kinds of spinal conditions and can guide you safely toward better movement, reduced pain, and a more active, every day life.
If you feel hesitant to begin, let’s talk — or try our complimentary taster class at Gresford Trust Memorial Hall
We’ve been teaching Pilates in Gresford since 1998, and have seen (and helped) almost everything back-related.
Let’s see if we can help you 🫵

Contact us to book your space.

16/10/2025

It’s 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
This year’s theme is 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 — and what a powerful reminder that is.
Your spine is the central pillar of your body — supporting every movement, protecting your nervous system, and allowing you to bend, twist, and move through life with freedom.
But just like any investment, it needs regular attention and care to stay strong and flexible.
Modern life doesn’t always help 😩
Long hours sitting, phones, stress, and poor posture all take their toll. That’s why maintaining spinal health isn’t a luxury; it’s essential for an active, pain-free life.
This is where Pilates truly shines 🥰
Through controlled, mindful movement, Pilates strengthens the deep stabilising muscles that support your spine, improves mobility through every segment, and teaches you how to move efficiently and safely, both in class and in daily life.
Strong, supple spines don’t happen by chance. They’re built through consistency, awareness, and intention 👍
So on World Spine Day, take a moment to move, stretch, and stand tall.
Your future self will thank you for investing in your spine today.

15/10/2025

It was another busy old Tuesday at the studio.
Already seeing the progressions from this months programme 💪
Wednesday is a mixed bag of joyfulness;
8.00am Online
9.30am mat Gresford Trust Memorial Hall
11.00am Able & Stable, Gresford Trust Memorial Hall
6.00pm Reformer, Cefnybedd
7.00pm Reformer, Cefnybedd
7.30pm mat Gresford Trust Memorial Hall

Plus lifeatmoneypenny and a long standing 1-2-1 client.

Always a fun and varied day.
If you’d like to try a taster mat class, just get in touch, and we’ll book you in 😊

14/10/2025

As you know, our beautiful boy was on multiple medications when he passed, all of which are very costly 😩
I am loathe to simply bin them. They are all in date, and stored appropriately.
If any of our members or friends have a cat on medication, please reach out to us. If it’s something we can pass on to you, we would be happy to do so 🐈

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Cefn Y Bedd, Chester, Gresford, Online
Gresford

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+441978512401

Website

http://www.bodywork-pilates.co.uk/

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