Pilates with Claudine

18/10/2025

A nice piece with some useful tips!!

Good lower back stretches feel great when you get them right, so we spoke to a certified Pilates instructor to reveal the best ones to try

14/10/2025

20/09/2025

The 3 P’s….

26/07/2025

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Modalities are often defined by their principles, movement rules, and cueing styles.

The physical exercises themselves can overlap across disciplines - Mat Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic, personal training. What often differs is the emphasis placed on certain variations, depending on the instructor’s training.

But here’s the thing: the real distinction between modalities often comes down to the storytelling, the narrative we build as practitioners. That narrative shapes how people perceive hierarchy within the fitness world.

In my experience, there is no single “best” movement modality for everyone.

The magic of a positive movement experience lies in the connection between the instructor and the individual.

When the person, not the modality, is the focus, movement becomes far more impactful.

If the approach moves around you, rather than the other way around, any form of movement can be beneficial.

If you love aqua fitness—keep doing it.

If you love classical Pilates—keep doing it.

If CrossFit lights you up—keep doing it.

If walking with your best friend and a coffee in hand brings you joy—keep doing it.

The key is to listen to your body and notice what feels good for you.

You are the guru.

Your body knows.

Movement is medicine

Tom

20/07/2025

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Your nervous system is built for navigation.

As you walk, your sacrum moves with your pelvis through all three planes of motion, sending constant feedback to your brain about where you are in space.

More movement = more feedback.

More feedback = better awareness, balance, and stability.

Thanks for the inspiration Bonnie Cohen 💯

Movement is medicine

Tom

17/07/2025

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You aren't working with fascia, muscles, bones, nerves, organs etc...

You're working with the whole person.

Movement is medicine

Tom

14/07/2025

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Sunday Express Better Bones campaign – Week 78:

This week’s article shines a light on Rob Starr’s remarkable story – from being told he had the bones of a 96-year-old to reversing osteoporosis through sheer determination and exercise. A powerful reminder of the life-changing difference the right support and advice can make.

Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP

29/06/2025

Even George knows how good Pilates is for you!

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Station frontage pavement Pilates
Stretching and making room for leftover roast potatoes, chicken and gravy

26/06/2025

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When you train your body, you’re also training your brain.

Movement triggers neuroplasticity - your brain’s ability to adapt, learn, and grow.

Whether it's strength training, Pilates, or yoga, each session isn’t just sculpting your body, it’s upgrading your mind-body connection, building resilience, and reinforcing new, powerful patterns.

🧠💪 Move with intention.

Your brain is listening.

Movement is medicine

Tom

23/06/2025

Because you’re worth it!!!
Investing time in you and your well being brings happiness as well as health!!
Movement is healing xx

05/06/2025

05/06/2025

Movement therapy is a practice of safety.

Creating a sense of safey in the nervous system will allow healing to occur.

This goes for the clinic, Pilates studio or gym.

When the brain feels safe, autonomy is accessed.

Movement is medicine

Tom