Aimee Thomas Pilates

Me and my daughter woke up early for a run this morning but stumbled across the most beautiful walk through the Falesia cliffs. ☀️🌊

A little summer reading 📖

I’ve just sent out my latest newsletter, inspired by A More Exciting Life by Alain de Botton.

It got me thinking about how easy it is to get caught up in the everyday do, do, do and forget to make space for the things that bring us joy, meaning and a little bit of excitement.

I’ve shared a few of my thoughts, some favourite reminders from the book, and a little something new coming in September.

If you’d like to read it, see the newsletter link in my bio 💌

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All prepped for working towards my level 4 qualification. But first holiday 🌊☀️🏝️ my brain needs a rest 😅

☀️ Summer Pilates Classes ☀️

I’m so pleased to be running a selection of Pilates classes over the Summer break for anyone who would like to keep moving and feel good throughout the holidays. It’s also the perfect opportunity to give Pilates a try if you’ve been thinking about joining for the first time!

My classes are suitable for all abilities, with exercises adapted to suit different fitness levels and experience. Whether you’re a regular or a complete beginner, you can expect a full-body workout designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance and posture.

📍 Brookside Methodist Church, East Barnet

🗓️ Week 1
• Monday 20th July – 9:00am
• Tuesday 21st July – 6:30pm
• Thursday 23rd July – 11:00am

🗓️ Week 2
• Monday 27th July – 9:00am
• Tuesday 28th July – 6:30pm
• Thursday 30th July – 11:00am

💷 £13 per class
🧘 Just bring a mat and I’ll provide the rest!

I’d love to see some familiar faces over the summer and welcome some new ones too. If you’d like to join us, just get in touch or book your place online at: www.aimeethomaspilates.com

Thank you PolestarPilatesUK and Bavo Wouters for a brilliant weekend of Anatomy training. Two days, lots of learning, and one very full brain 🧠✨

Rather than just learning names of muscles and bones, it was all about understanding how real bodies move, observing movement, developing palpation skills, and applying it all to Pilates and everyday life.

Lots of new tools to bring to my classes and sessions 🔧

My brain is full and happy after my anatomy alive course today. Bavo Wouters managed to make an anatomy course fun and so engaging, not easy!

I learnt so many new things about the body.

One that I found very interesting was about the adductors (inner thigh muscles) and how they do more than just move our legs.

They’re part of the body’s deep front line, a chain of muscles and connective tissue that helps support posture and stability. Stress, trauma, and depression can sometimes be reflected in increased tension or dysfunction in this area, contributing to a more collapsed posture. The body really does tell a story.

And one important reminder, that practicing the Standing on one leg exercise is one of the best things you can keep up as you age.

Balance is one of the biggest predictors of healthy ageing and reducing the risk of falls. It’s why I finish every class with balance work.

Tomorrow we explore common conditions, learn how to spot movement patterns that might indicate something isn’t quite right, and discover how we can use movement to support people with these in the most effective way.

My Wednesday ladies 🤍

Including my Mum aka Mama Ford 😘🫶🏻

Watching these women grow stronger, move better, and genuinely enjoy exercise every week has been so rewarding.

Consistency really does change everything.

Proof that it’s never too late to start Reformer ✨

Most of my clients are 60+ and many come health concerns and different abilities but they’re really feeling the benefits physically, mentally, and emotionally.

They inspire me every week 💪🏻

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Another beautiful quote from the newsletter