Claire's Pilates Studio

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The walk of shame getting back in to correct it

Back to the studio after 2 days zoom teacher training. I teach classes week in, week out passing on my 26 years experience on in teacher training and I learn something new every week! If you’re thinking of getting into the industry drop me a message 👍

Laptop and mat ready for the second weekend of the level 3 Diploma in teaching Pilates! First weekend was theory - now we look at how that theory applies in the real world ready for next months 3 day in person weekend with lots of Pilates! Places going FAST for the August intake. DM for info.

Excellent explanation 🤩

I can’t cover every layer of this topic in a three minute reel. It’s nuanced, complex and the internet has made it even more confusing for women over 35 trying to understand what training they actually need. But here’s what I really want you to understand: there is a lot more happening in this conversation online than people simply trying to help you choose the “best” workout for you. Pilates is one of the fastest growing movement forms in the world. Women are leaving traditional training spaces in huge numbers - and with that comes a lot of strong opinions about what Pilates can and cannot do. I do understand parts of it. Many modern Reformer classes focus heavily on lighter springs, core based flows and work that challenges your deep stabilisers. That work has enormous value and I will always advocate for it. But if classes never progress resistance, never load the larger muscle groups and never evolve beyond endurance-style training - then yes, I understand why some people say those classes aren’t building full body strength the way many women think they are. It’s important to remember Pilates and weight training are not the same thing and they’re not supposed to be. They share the similar goal of building strength, but they take a completely different approach to get there. Different stimulus, different methods, different ways of challenging the body. Unfortunately the conversation online has become overly simplified. Many people with large platforms have experienced one style of Reformer training and reduced an incredibly broad, evolving method down to one sentence: “Pilates can’t build strength.” Pilates absolutely can build strength when the system is understood properly. When resistance is progressed intelligently. When the whole body is trained. When mobility, control, load, speed, breath and movement quality are all working together. This is why I talk about programming so much. Not because every woman needs to train harder, but because Pilates is capable of far more than what many people have experienced. Part two of this convo is coming: the kinds of programming that actually help women build strength through Pilates.

A NEW TIME for Cardio Reformer! Starting next week join Sheree at 11.30am for EXTRA calorie burn while of course still giving you total body toning! Book NOW! www.clairespilatesstudio.co.uk/book

Join us this Saturday 11am! Ready to move more freely and feel better in your body? This uplifting 90-minute workshop is designed to help you build hip strength, improve mobility, and release built-up tension and tightness.

Join Yoga and Pilates teacher Debbie for a guided session filled with effective, easy-to-follow exercises and techniques. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use at home to keep your hips happy and healthy.

Whether you're feeling stiff, looking to support your fitness, or simply want to move with more ease—this workshop is for you.

Come along, stretch it out, and give your hips the care they deserve!

Only £20 - book NOW! https://momence.com/l/e4h7w2G1