Holywood Pilates

Still doing the same swimming exercise? 👀

Swimming is a great whole-body Pilates exercise — but there are plenty of ways to progress it.

Change the support, add a balance challenge, increase the load… and suddenly a familiar exercise feels very different!

You don’t always need new exercises. Sometimes you just need new ways to challenge the ones you already know. 💪

Which version would you choose?

What type of exercise really matters during menopause?

There isn’t one perfect answer.

Strength training, weight-bearing exercise, Pilates, cardiovascular exercise and balance all offer different benefits — and together they can help support our muscles, bones, heart health, fitness and independence as we get older.

I’ve pulled the evidence together in my latest blog:

Menopause and Exercise: Why Movement Matters More Than Ever

A practical look at what changes during perimenopause and menopause, why exercise becomes increasingly important, and how to build a balanced approach that works for you.

🔗 Read the full article via the link in my bio.

Due to a family bereavement, Holywood Pilates will be temporarily closed while I take some time away from work.

During this time I won’t be responding to emails or messages.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience and your kindness. Your support means a great deal, and I look forward to welcoming you back to classes when the time is right.

Lorraine 💜

If you’ve been to one of my classes, you’ve probably heard me say this more than once… 😅

Tiny pulses don’t need to be dramatic. In fact, if someone across the room can clearly see them, they’re probably a little too big!

Small movement. Good control. Plenty of muscle burn. 🔥

Tell me… what’s one Pilates cue you hear all the time?