ROOTS Pilates & Barre

(COUPLE OF DISCLAIMERS… With regards to No3 -I didn’t invent biomechanics-it’s scientific facts. Also, No6 -yeah, I know!)

If you wanna be really boring like me, then you’ll follow this advice.

OMG 🙈🙈 I asked ChatGPT:
“What’s another way of describing ‘the sparkly member’?”

So here’s Rachel… who apparently could also be referred to as “his glitter cannon”, “the sparkle sausage” or “the bedazzled baton”!! 😭😂

This “sparkly member” of our Wednesday 10:45 “Young At Heart” class rocks up every week with a smile, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of laughter. She’s actually like popping candy in human form -albeit always late!

I genuinely can’t think of many real-life situations where toe-touching is a required life skill. So stop worrying about it!

Unpopular opinion: being super flexible isn’t always a good thing.
Loads of flexibility but lacking in strength = joints that are basically freestyling!

Pilates is not just for the bendy folk that walk amongst us.

There are 34 original Pilates exercises and you can do a version of every single one of them without being flexible.

Pilates is about strength, control and stability. The flexibility -it’s just a side effect.

Stiff, bendy or anything in between… don’t let that be the determining factor in giving it a go.

No toe touching required! ACTUALLY.

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❤️Meet Mel. Proof that movement heals and is resilience personified ❤️

Osteoporosis ✅
Elbow replacement ✅
Pinned wrist

But still…

Walks 6km a day ✅
Misses Pilates ❌
Complains ❌

Her top tips for life… long walks, red wine, smile and BE HAPPY WITH WHAT TOU HAVE IN LIFE.

If you need a dose of sunshine in human form, join Mel 10:45 Wednesdays in the Young at Heart class xx

THIS IS WHAT REAL STRENGTH LOOKS LIKE.

Barbara ❤️ A staple of the “gentle stretch & mobility”class! Brave, determined, resilient. Full of warmth, laughter and a lust for life. A true inspiration.

Proving that “Young at Heart” isn’t an age… it’s an attitude.

‼️WARNING‼️ may cause happiness. Gorgeous human beings to be around

And this time on the “Are you pregnant?” question… a simple YES or NO will do! I’m not being nosey… just insurance friendly!

Some people need core strength.
Some people need flexibility.

BUT…

Everyone needs headspace.

If one of the following conditions is putting you off starting pilates please don’t let it.

I’m qualified in Orthopaedic Pilates to am able to work with all of the conditions listed and will look after you ❤️

If you’re still abit unsure, give me a buzz on 07961 762535, I’m happy to answer any questions or concerns you have.

Leanne x