Nidderdale Fitness and Pilates

Feeling tight after a busy week? 🌿

Slow things down with these 3 Yin Yoga poses to help release tension, improve mobility and give your body a chance to unwind.

✨ Dragonfly – opening through the inner thighs, hips and back
✨ Supported Bridge – a gentle release for the front of the body
✨ Melting Heart – opening through the shoulders, chest and upper back

In Yin, there’s no rush. Find a comfortable edge, allow your muscles to soften and give your body time to settle into each pose.

Save this one for when your body needs a little reset. 💚

Can you build through all 4 Pilates layers? 🔥

This side-lying series is a brilliant way to challenge your core, hips, glutes and stability — with each layer adding something a little different.

Start with legs together, then progress through side kicks and leg circles before taking it up into kneeling for the final challenge.

The key throughout? Control, stability and quality of movement.

How many layers can you do? 👀

A simple back extension progression to gradually build strength through the back of the body.

Starting with controlled back extension, then adding different arm positions, side bending and finally swimming to increase the challenge.

The aim isn’t to get as high as possible — it’s about control, length and building strength gradually.

I’m finally in! 🌿

My new outdoor studio is up and running and I’m so pleased with how it’s coming together.

There are still a few little finishing touches to do, but it already feels like such a lovely space for Pilates, strength training and Yin Yoga.

And on a sunny day like this, with the doors open onto the garden, it’s pretty special. ☀️🌿

Here’s a little look around my new Nidderdale Fitness studio.

These aren’t quick stretches. Yin gives you time to stay in a position, settle and allow the body to gradually soften.

This simple Pilates side bend is brilliant for improving spinal mobility, core strength and posture.

By reaching up and over while keeping control through your centre, you’re not just stretching your side body—you’re strengthening the muscles that support your spine and helping your body move more efficiently.

✨ Move slowly.
✨ Keep both hips grounded.
✨ Think about lengthening rather than collapsing into the stretch.

Small, controlled movements often make the biggest difference.

Have you tried this exercise before? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Strong doesn’t always mean moving faster or doing the hardest exercise.

One of the biggest benefits of Pilates is learning to move with control. Every lift has a purpose, every muscle works together, and every movement is done with intention.

Pull Leg Prone is a fantastic exercise for building core strength, improving shoulder stability and strengthening the muscles that support good posture.

In my classes, we focus on quality over quantity. We take the time to build strong foundations before progressing, so you feel confident and move better in everyday life.

✨ Thinking about trying Pilates?

Your first class is FREE, so you can experience my teaching and see if it’s the right fit for you.

📍 Ripon – Mondays 7pm
📍 Glasshouses – Thursdays 7pm

📞 Message me or call/text 07712 453348 to book your free class.

How often do you move sideways?

Most of us spend our day moving forwards—driving, sitting at a desk, looking at our phones or working around the house. But our bodies are designed to move in every direction.

This Pilates side bend strengthens your core, improves lateral spinal mobility, challenges balance and helps you build control through the whole body.

In my classes, we focus on quality of movement rather than rushing through lots of exercises. We take the time to learn each movement well before progressing, helping you build strength and confidence safely.

✨ Thinking about trying Pilates?

Your first class is FREE, so you can experience my teaching and see if it’s the right fit for you.

📍 Ripon – Mondays 7pm
📍 Glasshouses – Thursdays 7pm

📞 Message me or call/text 07712 453348 to book your free class.

Pilates isn’t about rushing through lots of exercises—it’s about learning to move well.

This movement combines a roll up with a side bend to improve spinal mobility, strengthen your core, and help you move with more control in everyday life.

In my classes, we take the time to build each exercise step by step. Good technique comes first, then we progress when your body is ready. That’s how you build strength and confidence, creating lasting results.

✨ Thinking about trying Pilates?

Your first class is FREE, so you can come along, experience my teaching and see if it’s the right fit for you.

📍 Ripon – Mondays 7pm
📍 Glasshouses – Thursdays 7pm

📞 Message me or call/text 07712 453348 to book your free class.

One pose, two ways ✨

Shoelace can feel quite different depending on whether you practise it seated or lying down.

The seated version asks you to support yourself in a more upright position, while the reclined version allows the body to be more supported — which can make it easier to soften, relax and stay in the pose for longer.

Neither version is better. It’s about finding the variation that works best for your body.

My favourite is the lying version. I find I can relax into it more and let the pose do its work without feeling like I need to hold myself upright.

Which one feels best for you?