Pilates Flow Gloucester Quedgeley & Kingsway

20/09/2026

WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 102 DAYS...
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There’s a difference between wanting progress… and giving yourself the opportunity to discover what’s possible.
I see so many of you coming to Pilates week after week, building your foundations and gradually becoming more confident in your bodies.
Your core feels stronger.
You understand the exercises better.
You're becoming more aware of how your body moves.
And sometimes that naturally brings a little curiosity:
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“I wonder what I could do next?”
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Maybe you'd like to try Intermediate Mat Pilates (Thursday).
Perhaps you've been curious about the Reformer.
Or maybe adding an extra class occasionally sounds like something you'd enjoy.
And there is absolutely no need to rush any of this. ❤️
Progress doesn't always mean making things harder.
Sometimes it's moving with more control, improving your balance, understanding your body better, or simply feeling more comfortable in an exercise that once felt impossible.
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But here's something to think about...
There are 102 days left in 2026.
That's more than 14 weeks.
Fourteen weeks can pass incredibly quickly.
So I wonder...
Where will you be in 14 weeks?
Where would you like to be?
Not because you need to completely change your routine.
Not because you need to push yourself harder.
But because you have 14 weeks to simply keep showing up, keep moving and maybe explore something new when you're ready.
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Try Intermediate.
Try Reformer.
Add an extra class when you fancy it.
Or keep doing exactly what you're doing because that's what your body needs right now.
There is no right pace.
Your Pilates journey is yours. 🤍
See you on the mat or the Reformer.
Anna x
Ps. I have 81 days till my 41st birthday 😃 This year I finally feel that I can carve out some time for myself. I'm scheduling my training in the calendar. Let's see how will I feel in 81 days 😉

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19/09/2026

From October onwards Vicki will be running 8am and 9am Reformer classes on Saturdays :D

Book your spot before they book up.

19/09/2026

What if you treated yourself like someone important? ❤️
Because you are.

We are brilliant at putting everyone else in the diary first.
Work. Kids. School runs. Appointments. Shopping. The million things that somehow need doing.
And then we look at what's left and think, “I'll squeeze myself in somewhere.”
Except... there is often nowhere left.
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So here's your little challenge for this week:
📅 Put YOURSELF on the calendar.
Open your diary and actually book the things that help you feel better.
✔️ Your Pilates class
✔️ Your workout
✔️ Your walk
✔️ Time to prepare some decent food
✔️ Your food shopping
✔️ Your bedtime routine
✔️ Even 10 minutes of quiet time if that's what you need
And if you're thinking “But Anna, WHERE am I supposed to find the time?”...
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Let's look for it. 👀
5 ways to find a little more time for YOU:
1️⃣ Reduce the social media scroll.
Be honest... how often do you pick up your phone for “two minutes” and emerge 35 minutes later knowing everything about a stranger's kitchen renovation? 😂


2️⃣ Cut down the TV time.
You don't have to give up Netflix. Just be more tactical about it otherwise, one episode changes into 3, and you end up asking yourself Where did your Saturday go.
3️⃣ Stop waiting for a big chunk of free time.
You don't need two spare hours. 10–20 minutes counts. A movement snack, a walk, some stretching or simply sitting quietly can make a difference.
4️⃣ Combine things where you can.
Walk while chatting to a friend. Listen to a podcast while walking. Do a few mobility exercises or heel raises while the kettle boils. Not everything needs its own dedicated hour.
5️⃣ Put yourself in the diary FIRST.
Don't wait until everyone else has been organised. Choose your Pilates class, your walk or your quiet time and book it before the week fills up.

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And then treat that appointment like you would a meeting with someone important.

Because you wouldn't casually cancel an important meeting every time someone else needed something.

Why should your time automatically be the first thing to disappear?

This week, ask yourself:
“What if I believed my needs mattered too?”

Then finish this sentence:
The one thing I am putting on my calendar first this week is __________

Your challenge isn't necessarily to find more time.

It's to stop automatically giving all of your time away.

Your family matters.

Your work matters.

Your responsibilities matter.

And you matter too.
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Looking after yourself isn't selfish. It's how you keep showing up for the people and things you care about.

So go on...

Open that calendar. 📅

Put yourself in it.

❤️

Anna x

18/09/2026

🤔 Reformer team… I need your opinion!

We’re considering making our Reformer classes 60 minutes long instead of the usual 50 minutes.

Yep… 20% more Pilates for exactly the same price! 😍

More movement. More time to focus on form. More bang for your Pilates buck. 😉

Would you prefer 60-minute Reformer classes?

YES 🙌
or
NO — keep them at 50!

Tell us what you think 👇

We genuinely want to know before we make the change!

18/09/2026

What if getting older isn't about becoming more comfortable... but staying curious about discomfort?
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I've been thinking a lot about this lately because trying new things makes me feel alive. 😁
There was a period in my own life when my hormones were struggling and I was massively sleep-deprived because of what was going on with my son. I simply had no capacity left to challenge myself.
My world became very small. Even going to the local shop could feel like a challenge.
So I completely understand that sometimes life gets overwhelming and your comfort zone becomes your safe place.
But I also know that letting your world keep shrinking isn't a recipe for health or happiness.
That's something I really want to fight against.
So in 2026, I made myself a promise: I'd try at least six completely new things I'd never done before.
Not to be good at them. Not to achieve something impressive.
Just to experience something new. My brain learning 🙂
And that's one of the reasons Pilates Flow has become so much more than Pilates to me.
We're a community of people who support each other. Sometimes that's someone next to you who won't let you slack off. 😂 Sometimes it's seeing someone with similar challenges refusing to let them define what they can do.
And sometimes it's simply:
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“Right, let's do this together!”
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Like our upcoming seated Greatest Showman dance class at the FREE Social/ 3rd anniversary. Let's not forget the pillow fight 😂Because apparently that's perfectly normal at Pilates Flow.
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As we get older, routines become comfortable. We know what we like, what we're good at and what we definitely DON'T want to try again.
But if we constantly avoid things that make us feel awkward or rubbish at first, our world can gradually become smaller without us noticing...
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Our bodies and brains need challenge.
Balance needs practising.
Coordination needs challenging.
Learning new movements keeps us thinking.
And sometimes it's worth doing something where your brain goes:
“Hang on... which arm is doing WHAT now?” 😂
Getting it wrong, laughing and trying again isn't failing.
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That's learning.
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So here's my little challenge:
What is one thing you've never tried that you'd quite like to try?
It doesn't have to be huge.
A new class. A new activity. Somewhere you've never been. Something you've always thought “that's not for me.”
You don't have to be good at it.
You just have to be willing to have a go.
And if you need someone cheering you on...
I've got you. ❤️
Anna x
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Ps. Pre-baby my world seemed very big. Total Wipeout in Argentina, Special Forces weekend in Wales, Riding horses in Texas, Diving in Serbia, Fi****ms training in Poland, Bikini competition in London and more.
Now... motherhood took over. The adventures became smaller, less risky but also much more meaningful 🙂

17/09/2026

People ask me all the time — "why Pilates?" Here's my honest answer.

It's not about touching your toes or doing the splits. It's about building a body that works for you — one that can carry shopping, chase kids, sit at a desk all day without wrecking your back, and still feel strong doing it.

What I see, week after week, is people walking in a little stiff, a little unsure, and leaving standing taller. Not overnight — but session by session, it adds up. Better posture. Fewer niggling injuries. Core strength that actually shows up in real life, not just on the mat.

That's what we build here. Slowly, properly, together.

If you've been thinking about starting — this is me telling you to just come try a class. We'll meet you exactly where you're at.

See you on the mat.

17/09/2026

"How many Pilates sessions should I attend a week?"
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Short answer: it depends. ;-)
Long answer? A few things to think through:

1. The reality of your life
We'd all love to hyperfocus on something new, but life doesn't pause. School runs, groceries, work, other people to care for — it doesn't stop. So be realistic. Can you commit to a Monday morning class? A Friday evening one? If you're usually on the sofa by 7pm — what if that became your Pilates slot instead? Progress, a calmer body, and probably fewer Doritos. 😄

Pick classes that fit the life you actually have. Good news — we run classes every day of the week, so there's room to find what works.
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2. Your goals
Recovering from injury?
You need to move more often, not less. When I tore two knee ligaments, I wasn't resting — I was alternating between icing my knee and doing activation exercises at my desk.
Preparing for surgery (knee, hip replacement)?
Build muscle beforehand — it sets up a stronger, faster rehab.
Fat loss goal? Pair classes with earlier meals. Don't eat dinner after a late class — timing matters.
Already doing Spin, swimming, Zumba? Pilates supports joint stability and your back, but you won't need it as often as someone starting from zero.
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From what I see in class, week after week:
1 class a week — great for a reset, stretch, and injury prevention.
2 classes a week — the sweet spot. Sustainable, and people push harder knowing they've got the consistency behind them. This applies to Reformer too — 2 sessions a week is perfect for real progress and genuinely building muscle.

3 classes a week — some burn out and drop off. You'll make more progress doing 2 classes a week for 6 months than 3 for one month before quitting. We do however have a few very consistent 3classes a week participants. They have transformed their bodies and are inspiration to us all.
4 classes a week — works for the keen ones, but you need solid foundations first. Not for beginners or anyone returning after years of inactivity. I suggest this frequency for a short time- Crash course progress :-) Couple of you did this during your holidays :D
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My honest take? 2 classes a week is the winning formula for most people.

(Athlete training for an event? None of this applies to you!)

Not sure what's right for you? Come chat to me — happy to give you a personal recommendation.

See you on the mat or the Reformer ;-)
Anna