Leanne Garner Pilates

🤸‍♀️Forget flashy pilates videos and perfect aesthetics…the pilates system is actually about moving well for life…

•Functional movement matters:
•Being able to get up from the floor easily matters.
•Carrying groceries without pain matters.
•Walking, lifting, bending, reaching, breathing deeply — all of it matters

🤸‍♀️A strong body at 60,70,80 PLUS is built in the habits you practise now… learn to move with intention, and your body will show up for you later … 🧡

🏃‍♀️25 mile sunny training run today, Woodingdean to Eastbourne, gorgeous day and plenty of thinking time 🧠
🏃‍♀️People often ask me why I love running so much, and I usually answer with 101 reasons why! But today some clear winners came to my mind. . .
🏃‍♀️Firstly, I was out in nature for 5 hours (plus 1 hour for a post run pub lunch!) and there is seriously no better antidote to the crazy world we have right now, than nature🍃🍃It is SO important for our mental and physical health! The views, the feeling of space, the wildlife, the feeling of freedom…
🏃‍♀️Secondly, the human connections I made today were wonderful. I had an interesting conversation with an elderly man in Alfriston, met a men’s walking group who meet to support each other through trauma, chatted to a lady who has walked the SDW with her dog over 6 days, witnessed a marriage proposal 💍 at Beachy Head, took photos for some American tourists at the lighthouse, met a lady walking the SDW in clown shoes - for fun! - and eventually was surprised by my husband and dogs turning up just 1 mile from the end to give me hugs and love 🥰
🏃‍♀️I could go on and on about why I love running and all the wonderful things it has brought me over the years, (plus it has enabled me to raise thousands for charities)- but I’ll save you the other 99 reasons for another post!
🏃‍♀️Hope you all managed to get a nature fix today? 🍃🥰
🏃‍♀️Ps thank you for my new tech run cap - LOVE it! 🧢

🌼Needing a Spring reset?

🌼A few hours to pause, and reconnect with your body & mind?

🌼We have a few places left on our mini retreat in Lewes on 3rd May at the beautiful Cliffe Hall.
All abilities welcome…

BREATHE • MOVE • RELEASE

Book your place here:
www.bookwhen.com/leannegarnerpilates

🌼We can’t wait!

This time last year …
Mustang Trail Race 2025
170km of pure joy and adventure in incredible landscapes, with wonderful people, and in the country that has my heart 💙
Wishing the best to all the runners who today began the 2026 race from Kagbeni.
Fly like the Himalayan winds! 🏃‍♂️🏔️🏔️
💙

👩‍🎓One of the many things I love about pilates is the lifelong learning.
👩‍🎓Always more to study, more to practise, and more to FEEL in your body.
👩‍🎓Had such a fantastic weekend with these lovely ladies, training on the Chair with in Cobham.
✨Feeling refreshed, inspired, and just a little achy in the glutes and legs this evening!! 💪💪

CATCH A CLASS WITH ME THIS WEEK 🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️


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My day? It was varied to say the least!

🐕🐕Brisk dog walk

🎶Singing lesson Lewes with the wonderful soprano Charlotte Mobbs

🏋️‍♀️Soul Core followed by
Pilates Matwork

🙌Sports massage for the lovely Anna

And finally:
My first podcast (!) with where we discussed career choices, career change, and life adventures! It was nice to step a little outside of my comfort zone and Sarah is fab at holding a relaxed and interesting conversation. We worked together when I was transitioning my career from firefighter to full time pilates instructor. Highly recommend her services and her retreats look totally AMAZE!

And now? I’m off to bed 💤💤💤

👣 Feet in Straps - Why I love it and why it’s so much more than a ‘lovely cool down’ …

👣There are so many benefits to this fantastic series when we move with intention ⬇️

👣We learn about the connection between the torso and the legs, and how to stabilise the pelvis with the deep abdominals while the legs act as long levers

👣We find fascial release through the posterior chain

👣We improve hip health - lubricating the joints and freeing/strengthening the hip flexors

👣We involve the whole body whilst improving leg flexibility and strength

👣We can target spinal mobility, which can improve back pain and help you to move better for all that life throws at you!

👣And yes, it is a lovely ending to a workout but honestly, it’s so much more than that! ♥️ Just love it!

Fantastic class with guest teacher .cruciani1 today.
I feel WORKED!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Thank you Keeva and Matteo 🙏x

✨Did you know?✨

🤸‍♀️There is so much more to pilates than the matwork exercises we know and love …

🤸‍♀️The original system designed by Joseph Pilates also incorporates specialized equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chair, Barrels & small equipment.

🤸‍♀️Each piece of equipment uses springs and resistance to support, challenge, and guide the body - allowing for deeper connections, improved alignment, and intelligent movement.

🤸‍♀️Whether you are a beginner, an athlete, or recovering from an injury, the pilates method can help you to improve strength, flexibility, spinal mobility & posture.

🤸‍♀️In my cosy garden studio in Woodingdean I provide personalised 121 sessions designed for you, your lifestyle, your goals.

🤸‍♀️Only a few spots available now on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons so -

🤸‍♀️If you would like to move better, breathe deeper, live stronger - come & try - it’s hard not to love pilates!

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