Revivepilates.uk

31/08/2026

What is Diastasis Recti?🤰🤱🤔

During pregnancy, the linea alba - the connective tissue that joins the 2 sides of the re**us abdominis muscles - stretches and thins so that the belly can expand and make room for the growing baby, placenta and extra fluid, this stretching tissue is what leads to space between the muscles and doming and bulging can occur when the core is under pressure

A separation of 2 - 2.5 finger width or wider is usually classed as diastasis recti (the gap may be bigger/smaller in different parts)

By the 3rd trimester, all women will have some form of diastasis recti, it varies from women to women. This means that the abdominal muscles can’t create as much force because they’re being stretched so a lot of core focused exercises become much harder!

After birth, some women still have diastasis recti, meaning the space between the muscles is still there and may still get some doming and bulging - this isn’t necessarily harmful and it’s nothing to be scared of!

There are plenty of safe core focused exercises that can be done to strengthen the muscles without putting too much pressure on them!

There’s no definitive evidence that bulging or doming makes diastasis recti worse but the tissue is already working hard enough so it makes sense to avoid excessive stress on it!

If you’re unsure whether you have diastasis recti post partum, or you’re unsure what is safe to do during or post pregnancy, drop me a message and I’d be more than happy to help🥰

21/08/2026

Still can’t get over how lovely it was to teach Pilates outdoors in the sunflowers last weekend 🌻🌞✨💛🫶

18/08/2026

We are back for another Pilates & Soundbath🤩✨

Join Nicki from Revivepilates and Anna from .othala for a calming and restorative evening of Pilates and Sound Immersion. Includes an eye mask and a refreshing drink!

Take time to move, unwind and reconnect through gentle Pilates followed by a deeply relaxing sound experience designed to leave you feeling refreshed and restored.

Please bring:
- Water to stay hydrated
- Comfortable clothing you can move and relax in
- Optional: a cushion and blanket to help you stay cosy during the Sound Immersion

We look forward to sharing a peaceful evening with you!

To book: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/7056/events/9893838

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17/08/2026

✨Updated Class Schedule✨

▪️Mat Pilates

▪️Beginner Reformer Pilates

▪️Mixed Ability Reformer Pilates

▪️Intermediate Reformer Pilates

▪️Postnatal Reformer Pilates

To book classes : http://gymcatch.com/app/provider/7056

To book Thursday 5:40 & Friday 9:15 Mat : https://bhpersonaltraining.simplybook.it/v2/

I also offer 1-1 in both Mat and Reformer Pilates, great for anyone wanting a more personal practice, anyone recovering from a specific injury, pregnant ladies (although you are also more than welcome to come to any of my classes) or anyone wanting to build some confidence up before trying a class!

I also offer 1-2 or 1-3 sessions, drop me a message for any more information✨

12/08/2026

Join Nicki for a refreshing outdoor Mat Pilates class with the backdrop of sunflowers at Adams Happy Hens new sunflower field in Chesterfield 🌻🌞🧘‍♀️

An hour long Mat Pilates class, followed by a wander round the sunflowers with the option to pick your own (£1 a stem)

Please bring an exercise mat (I do have spares if you don’t have one), a drink of water and some comfortable clothing. Bring layers incase it’s either warm or chilly and maybe some sunglasses!

To book: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/7056/events/9903841?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

We can’t wait to welcome you✨🌻🫶🧘‍♀️

Find, book and get rewarded for fitness

27/07/2026

19/07/2026

Know a bride to be who loves Pilates / Health & Fitness?💍🤍🎂👰🏼‍♀️✨

You can hire me for an hours Pilates class!

Recently I’ve had the absolute pleasure of teaching Pilates to a couple of Hen Parties, both outdoors in the sunshine🌞

It doesn’t haven’t to be super serious and you don’t all have to have done Pilates before, whatever kind of vibe you’re wanting on the day I can do!

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16/07/2026

Where you can practice Mat Pilates with me✨

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00pm
📍 The Imperial Rooms, Matlock DE4 3NL

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00am
📍 All Saints Church Hall, Matlock, DE4 3JG

Thursdays 5:40 - 6:30pm
📍 15 Smith Road, Matlock DE4 3JL BH Personal Training

Fridays 9:15 - 10:05am
📍 15 Smith Road, Matlock DE4 3JL

All my Mat classes are mixed ability, don’t worry if you’re a beginner or if you’re someone quite advanced (or somewhere in the middle!) I’ll always offer different levels to each exercise so you get the best for your body✨

14/07/2026

You may have heard the terms Classical and Contemporary Mat Pilates but what actually is the difference?🤷🏼‍♀️

Classical Mat Pilates stays true to the origional sequence that Joseph Pilates created, whereas Contempary Mat Pilates uses Joseph Pilates’ principles but incorporates modern research into biomechanics and exercise science.

Classical Mat Pilates:

* Follows the origional order

* Each exercise builds on the previous one

* There are 34 exercises

* Focus on precision, flow, breathing, concentration and centring.

Contemporary Mat Pilates:

* Exercises don’t have to follow the original order

* Includes a mix of classical and more modern movements

* More adaptable to different abilities and injuries

* Often includes a ‘warm up’ phase, ‘main’ phase and ‘cool down/stretch’ phase

Which should you do? Whichever you prefer and whichever is best for you and your body!

The great thing about Mat Pilates is that you can do it anywhere.

Contempary is a great place to start and to learn the fundamentals and mobilise the body, Classical is an amazing progression that I absolutley love and practice most days!✨