ALIVE Pilates Derby

07/10/2026

Pilates doesn’t have to look just one way. ❤️

It can be on a mat.
On a reformer.
With a resistance band.
Standing up.
Or sitting in a chair.

It can be strong and challenging, slow and controlled, restorative or adapted to the body you have TODAY.

And that’s what I love about teaching Pilates.

Different ages. Different bodies. Different abilities.

Same goal — to keep moving, keep strong and keep doing the things we love for as long as possible.

There really is a Pilates for EVERY body. 💪❤️

HealthyAgeing StrongWomen MidlifeFitness

04/10/2026

Hands down the most joyful teaching experience I have ever had in the whole 30 years of teaching ❤️. Guiding 17 wonderful souls, average age 80 who are all living independently. The exercises we do are all to help them continue in this mission ###

02/10/2026

I don’t blame them, I just miss them! ❤️

01/10/2026

27/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ Still prioritising cardio after menopause? It might be time to rethink your training.

Cardio is brilliant for your heart, fitness and mood — I’m certainly not telling you to stop.

But post-menopause, strength and mobility deserve a much bigger place in your week.

As we age, maintaining muscle, bone strength, balance and the ability to move well becomes increasingly important.

So instead of asking:
🔥 “How many calories did I burn?”

Start asking:
💪 Am I maintaining my muscle?
🦴 Am I loading my bones?
🤸‍♀️ Can I move through a good range of movement?
⚖️ Am I working on my balance?
❤️ Am I training for the life I want to be living at 70, 80 and beyond?

Walk. Cycle. Swim. Dance. Get your heart rate up.

But lift things too. Get on the floor. Get back up again. Squat. Push. Pull. Carry. Balance. Mobilise.

Post-menopause, exercise isn’t just about staying slim.

It’s about staying capable.

And THAT is what I want for the women I teach. ❤️

MidlifeFitness AliveFitness

25/09/2026

Back for the Winter, BOOK HERE https://bookwhen.com/alivepilates
🌙 **THE ONCE-A-MONTH WEDNESDAY WIND DOWN** 🌙

A cosy monthly evening of Yin Yoga, deep stretching and guided relaxation at Mickleover Memorial Hall.

This is your midweek permission to stop.

For one peaceful hour, we’ll slow everything down, release tight muscles, calm busy minds and help your nervous system settle—ready for a deeper night’s sleep.

No experience is needed, and you don’t need to be flexible. Just bring your mat, a blanket, a cushion and wear something warm and comfortable.

📍 Mickleover Memorial Hall
🗓️ One Wednesday evening each month, October to March
💷 £10 per session
🎟️ Only 20 spaces
📲 Advance booking through BookWhen

Come exactly as you are—and leave feeling softer, calmer and restored.

**Your monthly pause begins here.**

23/09/2026

Reformer Pilates can be gentle, challenging and everything in between. The magic is that we can adapt it to the body in front of us. Come and discover what YOUR body can do. BodySocial