15/08/2026
Watch the video and find out about the run-walk cycle that made it possible!
https://bthealthyliving.substack.com/p/running-at-67-meridian-hydo-half
We make fitness fun through one on one training, mat classes and instructional videos.. Does a gardener learn back safe movement on gym machines?
BTPilates teaches a minimal equipment style of strength flexibility and fitness for use, because that is the best way to learn to move wisely and minimize injury. Does a netball player balance on a wobble board or pump weights during a game? - But what we really need is to learn how to stop and turn on a sixpence with perfect alignment and how to do the background maintenance that heals traumat
15/08/2026
Watch the video and find out about the run-walk cycle that made it possible!
https://bthealthyliving.substack.com/p/running-at-67-meridian-hydo-half
02/07/2026
Clear eyes, strong foundation: movement rituals for high performance.
Instructor Bruce leads participants through exercises for eye health, balance, mobility, strength, and practical movement habits for lifelong function.
Clear eyes, strong foundation: movement rituals for high performance Instructor Bruce leads participants through exercises for eye health, balance, mobility, strength, and practical movement habits for lifelong function
22/06/2026
Sample video and one hour online mat class.
Join me for a workout and stay young when others are giving out!
https://brucethomson.substack.com/p/pilates-cognition-and-the-art-of
20/03/2026
As a former veterinarian, I sometimes accompany friends to be their advocate at the doctor's. Here's what I've learned!...
(This article acknowledges the problems in the medical research system and offers grassroots solutions. Let’s fix the system one doctor's visit at a time - it starts with us!
What the journal editors said about medical research and why you shouldn't automatically trust it...
06/03/2026
Hang Your Way to Happier Shoulders
A gentle stretch that eases rotator cuff pain, helps shoulder impingement, and improves posture - and you can do it in a Pilates mat class!
Hang Your Way to Happier Shoulders A gentle stretch that eases rotator cuff pain, helps shoulder impingement, and improves posture - and you can do it in a Pilates mat class!
26/02/2026
BLUES STYLE EXERCISES FOR YOUR BACK
(If your spine moves well, you won’t have to sing the wrong kind of Blues…)
…If you like the Blues, you’ll like this video. It started with Brother Jim’s bad back. He wanted help from a video. He got something to relax him and smile his way out of a whole heap of pain. (If your spine moves well, you won’t have to sing the wrong kind of Blues…)
Six daily exercises for a strong, safe spine -blues style! (With a little rhythm, and a little respect for your backbone)
17/02/2026
Join us for this instant access one-hour mat class
Free for the rest of February, so get in quick and enjoy it now!
MATCLASS: Exercises Insights and Stories Where can you: learn stuff, feel inspired, and get fit, all in one hour? - Answer: the BtPilates matclass!
27/01/2026
🌞 Btpilates Summer Recess Video -
Check out this quick 2-minute video.
Some people in their 60s missed out on fun in the sun this summer, but you don't have to. Pilates builds the strength, flexibility, and balance to keep you active and outdoors for years to come. Start today and make your future summers epic!
Watch the full video here:-
https://open.substack.com/pub/brucethomson/p/btpilates-summer-recess?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
What's your favourite way to stay moving in the sunshine?-
Drop it below, or tag a mate who needs some inspiration! 👇
Btpilates Summer Recess Landscaping, e-bike touring, or whatever you like to do. Work on your fitness, so you can enjoy summer in the sun.
08/12/2025
AI summary of a Pilates mat and movement class based upon the work of Dr Ellen Langer How well did did the AI do? And what can my clients learn from Dr Ellen?
27/10/2025
🦶 Brazilian Foot Exercises for Knee Pain Relief 🇧🇷
This 6-part video series is inspired by groundbreaking research from São Paulo University:
“Effects of a Foot-Ankle Muscle Strengthening Program on Pain and Function in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Controlled Trial.”
The results were remarkable — participants experienced:
✅ 45% reduction in pain
✅ 20% improvement in stair climbing and chair squat speeds
All from simple exercises that strengthen the toes, feet, and ankles.
If you struggle with knee pain, these exercises could be a game-changer. Start from the ground up — literally!
👉 Watch the final of the series here:
https://brucethomson.substack.com/p/brazilian-foot-exercises-for-knee-697