Pilates with Bex

18/01/2026

Have you ever wondered what kind of movements you would be taught at a Reformer Pilates class at Duo Pilates?
There are many, each with different options for different abilities.

In this video (with increased speed) I am demonstrating the different types of movement and the purpose of these.

The first is FOOTWORK -( The sequence in the video focusses on the ankle mobility in particular.)

-Footwork is a foundation for allignment and posture, ensuring the body is organised correctly before loading with more complex movements, so it is usually always the first movement on the reformer in a class.

-Footwork alligns feet, knees, ankles and hips, reducing wear and tear on joints. It in particular strengthens intrinsic muscles of the feet, essential for balance and stability.

SUPINE UPPER EXTREMITY organisation. In this sequence the cheerleader arms are shown, progressing to a chest lift.

- Optimal shoulder and neck organisation is encouraged. It decreases compensations made elsewhere so shoulder mobility can be achieved.
Upper extremity exercises increase activation and integration of deep core muscles and diaphragmatic breathing.

SEATED- the roll up is demonstrated here, assisted by the spring and adding rowing.

-Seated exercises emphasise control of movement, re-educating muscular patterns. Maintaining spinal allignment against gravity strengthens pelvic floor, deep abdominals and improves posture.

STABILITY- This next exercise is called a quadraped and Planks also fit this category.

-Maintaining stability whilst moving the limbs reduces compensations and helps prevent injury.
Learning to move with control, with the core as an anchor protects the spine from stress.

Short Spine and Pike and Peel are the FULL BODY exercises chosen here requiring the full integration of mobility and strength.

EXTENSION-swan is shown here. Really important for reversing the forward flexion posture caused by daily life. It increases thoracic mobility of the spine.

STANDING- functional upright movement needed in day to day life. Strengthens bones and joint health, co-ordination & balance.

27/08/2025

Love teaching local ! Book your class and start your journey with Pilates at Duo Pilates in Farsley 😊

✨ Come and Join the Lovely Bex! ✨

We’ve got a few spaces available in Bex’s Reformer Pilates classes at Duo Pilates Studio, based in the beautiful Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley 🌿

🗓️ Available class times with Bex:
▪️ Tuesday – 8:00am
▪️ Wednesday – 12:15pm
▪️ Saturday – 9:45am

Bex has been teaching at the studio for the past 6 weeks, and her class members have been singing her praises:

💬 “Bex is so welcoming and brings a great energy!”
💬 “She adapts exercises to accommodate my injury – I feel safe and supported.”

With a comprehensive training background and a kind, encouraging approach, Bex creates an uplifting space where everyone can thrive – whether you’re a beginner or an experienced mover.

📅 Starts next week — secure your place now!
📍 Duo Pilates Studio, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
📩 DM us or book via the link in bio

22/08/2025

I love a short spine on the reformer! Especially when I have been standing for a while whilst teaching and feeling very busy, this is my go-to.
Yesterday I had a brief window of opportunity whilst to lay on the reformer and focus on the control of this movement.
After this exercise there's more space between the vertebrae and I feel so much more relaxed 😌
It requires abdominal control, glute and hamstring strength and improves flexibility in your spine.

As Joseph Pilates states ' If your spine is stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60 you are young'

My classes are: mixed ability 6pm and 7pm Wednesdays
Beginners Thursday 12pm
Currently cover teaching Sunday morning reformer and gym 9am and 10am until the end of Sept.

15/08/2025

1 space left on Pilates mat class Tues evening 7:15-8:15pm

1 space left on Thursday morning class 7:30-8:30am

Location: STEM Physiotherapy & Healthcare Ltd , 93 Town Street, Farsley.

Block bookings of 4 @ £9 per class !

Improve posture, balance, co-ordination, core strength and flexibility throughout the body.

Joseph Pilates said 'If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young'

Counteract all your daily habits that can lead us down the former path by joining a small friendly Pilates class 😊

Conditions or injuries, please inform me.
Contact me for further information/ to book:
07974202521
Pilates@rldtherapies.co.uk

03/06/2025

It's happening this week STEM Physiotherapy & Healthcare Ltd 🙌

Small class sizes for more individual feedback and support to move well 😁
Offer price of £6.25 per class remains for June and thereafter block bookings of 4 classes or more @ £9 per class and £10 for drop in as and when there's space.

Lovely light and relaxing space 😊
A few spaces available.

16/04/2025

It's all about the little cues that get you there! This is reverse press up on the pilates chair. It really challenges the arm back connection and allignment of the torso, pelvis and legs, staying connected in the feet. Love it !
Check out:
Chapel Allerton Pilates
Book two one to ones and get a programme designed for you to attend the pilates gym sessions.
I teach reformer classes on Weds 6pm mixed ability & 7pm experienced.

01/04/2025

Welcome to all things Pilates, with me, Bex! 😁

A bit about me: I have a background in psychotherapy and a love of movement. My enthusiasm for exercise declined in my early to mid twenties and it was then, over 15 years ago when I discovered Pilates. After years of high impact exercise I was left with pain (hip, ankles, lower back) and imbalance. This was in the main the result of having joint hypermobility and poor functioning creating anatomical imbalance. Learning to move with greater awareness transformed my approach to movement and reconditioned my body. The Polestar pilates training helped me find more self compassion and confidence as a mover. I will be sharing some of the brilliant things I have discovered here as well as sharing my classes 🙌 and maybe a dog pic or two 😀 🐕

We live in our bodies and with ourselves every day and to me, pilates is more than exercise, its a way of life, a way of being and moving that grounds you and with hollistic teaching, is immensely healing. ❤️