Exercise With Louise - Pilates, Yoga & Fitness Classes

11/05/2026

* Reformer Pilates Teacher Training - Assessment Support *

If you are currently training to be a reformer instructor and would like somewhere to practice or if you would like to do a mock assessment or if you would like some assessment planning guidance or feedback then you are welcome to hire my studio or me to help you.

Or if you are thinking of becoming a Pilates Instructor then Mat Pilates is where you should start, and I can help and support you on your training journey.

It isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a quick fix, take your time practice the fundamentals and progress only when you’re confident onto the equipment like the reformer.

Any questions message me.

I have over 20 years experience as a Mentor, a Teacher Trainer and an Assessor. I’ve worked for different training providers across the country and I’m currently Chief Mat & Reformer Assessor for the Pilates Union Uk.

Happy to help you in which ever capacity

Based near Portsmouth.

10/05/2026

Evening everyone

I’m having an open house event to showcase the recently launched new Tropic products and to chat ‘summer skin’. SPF products, tanning products, face SPF non- tinted and tinted products plus deeply moisturising products we all need in the summer!

Pop round for a ‘play with the products’ evening.

Here’s the event link..

https://facebook.com/events/s/summer-skin-new-products/1496859005216050/

10/05/2026

Hello to all my new followers!

I’m Louise, 53, mum of 3 teen girls and Bella, my cavapoo.

I run my own little business of exercise, fitness, movement, wellness and skincare which includes specifically:

💫 Mat Pilates classes in the local community
💫 Reformer Pilates in my own studio (3 machines)
💫 Mat & Reformer Assessor for The Pilates Union Uk
💫 Group exercises classes (DanceFit & Strength/Conditioning for women in the local community)
💫 Tropic Skincare Ambassador
💫 Exercise, wellness, strength and nutrition for Women in menopause or who have lost weight, via short online programmes and face to face one to one sessions in my studio
💫 Retreats - Selfcare events

I have been in the health & fitness Industry for 35 years, and I’ve been teaching Pilates for 24 years.

Welcome to my page!

Please also visit my website for more information and to look at my schedules:

Www.exercisewithlouise.com

I hope to see you at class or session soon

Louise x

10/05/2026

Hi everyone

I have the following Reformer places available this coming week.

Open to beginners and participants of all levels and experiences. Just 3 machines so lots of observation, correction and support.

Book here 👇

https://bookwhen.com/exercisewithlouise40

I often have spaces available and add in additional slots when I have time so join my reformer WhatsApp group to be the first to hear

Click here 👇

https://chat.whatsapp.com/C6Baf4JS2AC6OaXEt48RzN?mode=gi_t

09/05/2026

Wishing all my lovely friends the best of luck for ‘walk the Wight” this weekend!
26 miles up and down those hills. Super proud of you all!! And well done to Clara the transport and support crew.

And Heather and Kate B too!! (Who aren’t in the pic)

Enjoy 🥰

09/05/2026

** BALL UPDATE **

They have been found! 🥳🥳

Thanks everyone for sharing my posts ❤️

This is rather an odd post but I’ve lost of my bag of pilates balls like the one in the photo.

I left them in the drayton United church hall on Tuesday they were there Wednesday morning, but when I went back Wednesday afternoon they had gone.

Anyone seen them? Mainly green balls but a few silver and purple ones too in the net bag. ☹️

09/05/2026

Had the lovely Claffey fam in the studio this morning! Sid & Kate showing off their upper body skills with the plank and press up combo 💪, and Flo showing off her core strength with the plank slides 💪 ❤️

08/05/2026

Ladies… if you’re in midlife or post menopause and want to feel stronger, fitter, more mobile and more confident in your body again, I can help 💚

You do NOT need to spend hours in the gym or know what you’re doing before you start.

I can teach you simple, effective exercises you can do at home with very little equipment, help you build strength and muscle safely, and guide you step by step to feel more confident with exercise again.

I also run supportive studio sessions for women who want a little extra help in a friendly, welcoming environment.

If you’ve lost weight through dieting, calorie restriction or GLP-1 medications and feel like you’ve also lost muscle tone, strength or confidence, please know it IS possible to rebuild 💪

My goal is to help women feel strong, toned, capable and confident again — without pressure or intimidation.

Comment below or send me a PM if you’d like more information ✨

08/05/2026

Morning all

if you attend ANY of my classes and would like a good quality mini Pilates ball of your own to bring to class or use at home I’m doing a big order next week. £6.50 per ball. Message me

07/05/2026

Boundaries from lovely Anna 👇

People like me (ie therapists/coaches often prattling on about the importance of boundaries. Knowing what your boundaries are, setting them and holding firm to them.

Somebody recently challenged one of my boundaries which ultimately is around my emotional safety, self-respect and values, to instead people please for others ease in a challenging situation… and it made me think 🤔

Boundaries are not about avoiding or putting up with things which you just don’t like. In fact quite the opposite.

It’s a clear statement of what you will and won’t accept…your time, energy, body, and emotional space.

Not controlling others. Not punishing others. Just defining your limits.

Without boundaries, you end up overcommitted, resentful, drained, disconnected from yourself.

With boundaries, you get clarity, self respect, better relationships (yes really) & energy for what really matters.

How to set a boundary (keep it simple):

💪 Get honest: What feels off or too much?

🕰️ Decide your limit: What am I available for instead?

🗣️ Say it clearly: “I’m not available for that.”…“I need more notice next time.”…’’I don’t feel comfortable in that situation’’

No over-explaining. No apologising for having needs.

People may challenge your boundaries, especially if they’re used to the old version of you. And especially if it challenges the status quo.

Here’s how to handle it….

🧘‍♀️ Stay calm and repeat the boundary

🤫 Don’t get pulled into debates

Consistency is what makes a boundary real.

People don’t learn your boundaries from what you say once….they learn from what you consistently allow.

Your life gets lighter the moment your boundary becomes solid.

07/05/2026

*** CHANGES TO CLASSES TONIGHT 7th May **

Due to The Drayton Centre being used a polling centre tonight (which I completely forgot!) I am unable to use the large hall tonight so I’m very sorry that there will be NO DanceFit class.

And if you are booked onto the Pilates-Yoga-relax class this will be the small hall at the back at 7.45PM (instead of 7.30pm start) after the martial arts group.

I will send emails as well!

Sorry all
Louise x