Charlottes Pilates and Barre

This is my Roll Up. 😂
And yes… I know it’s terrible.

I’ve been teaching Pilates for years and I STILL can’t do a proper Roll Up.

I’ve never been able to.
But I still practice it almost every day.
Being bad at something isn’t a reason to stop doing it.
You don’t have to naturally be good at it, you don’t have to get it right every time, you just have to keep trying.

Some days my roll up looks even worse than this, some days I get completely fed up of practicing! But some days it actually starts to feel a little better and I think ‘maybe today is the day!’ 😂

So this is your reminder today:

DON’T QUIT

Keep showing up.
Keep practising.
Keep trying.

And if you’re struggling with the roll up just think, I’m probably way worse 😂

📌SAVE THIS!!!
This is the exercise my husband found that he finally understood what it meant to use his stomach muscles…he could finally feel it and it made him sweat ( and he’s a fit guy 💪🏼)
🔑 you have to concentrate - Pilates is all about control and concentration
🔑 scoop your tummy like an icecream scoop - in and up! Keep the engagement through the exercise you don’t relax
🔑drag your heel along the mat - like a hamstring curl, you’ll feel the back of your leg and your butt work
🔑 start with one leg, progress to two then go back to one leg at a time
🔑 the key is keeping your pelvis still, it’s not rocking so a hot cup of tea would stay steady on your belly while you do this.
🔑 you don’t have to stretch the leg all the way…go half way if that’s better for you.
Give this a go and let me know does it help you?

📌Save this quick tip!
The Shoulder Bridge is one of my favourite exercises - it is great for stretching your back and finding your ‘sticky spots’ in your back, when you can spend a little bit more time slowly articulating your spine to get a deeper stretch.
We also work our butt muscles, hamstrings, core and hips, it’s a great strengthening exercise for these muscles. BUT non of it feels good if your just getting knee pain - if that’s the case, just move your feet further away from your butt and see will that help, bring a little more awareness to squeezing your butt.
Follow along for simple tips 😊

Six classes. 20 minutes. €30. Let me tell you why this is worth it. 👇

I know you’re busy. I know the evenings disappear and mornings can be a rush to work, and we have kids at home now…..all summer . That’s exactly why I kept these classes short — 20 to 25 minutes, no equipment, no commute, just you and your mat whenever it suits.

And before you think “Pilates isn’t for me” — these classes are built for all levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’ve been moving for years, you’ll find your place here.

I’ve been teaching Pilates for years and I’ve worked with all kinds of bodies, all kinds of busy lives, and everything in between. I know what works, I know what your body needs, and I know how to get you feeling it in the right places. You’re in safe, experienced hands.

Six brand new classes for €30. That’s €5 a class!

Your body deserves 20minutes.
Message me if you have any questions.
Link in bio to sign up 😊