Strong Mum Studios

Over & out… 🤍

And just like that, it’s time for me to swap Pilates cues for baby cuddles and take a little maternity leave.

To every mum who has shown up, moved with me, trusted me with her pregnancy, postpartum body, and everything in between- thank you. It has been such a privilege to be part of your journey.

I’m going to miss our classes, our chats, the wobbly bits, the strong bits, and all the little moments in between. 🥹

For now, I’m pressing pause, to meet our new little girl, and soaking up these very special newborn days.

But… this isn’t goodbye. 👀

I’ll be back before you know it. 🤍

Until then-keep moving, keep breathing, and keep those pelvic floors behaving.

Over & out,
Olivia x

A little look back at the last few weeks 🤍

I genuinely can’t thank everyone who has come along to these classes enough. Watching this little community grow, getting to move with you, chat with you, laugh with you (and of course, Pilates with you!) has been such a special part of my pregnancy.

And now, somehow, it’s nearly time for me to take a little break 🥹🎀

This Sunday will be my last class before I take a few weeks off to welcome our baby girl.

I’ll be back afterwards, properly and permanently-just with a new little sidekick this time 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, there are a few spots left for Sunday’s class. I’d absolutely love to see you there before I swap Pilates for newborn cuddles!

📍SUN | 06.09 | The Care Collective

HOW TO BOOK⬇️

Discovery Health members:
- Must book with THE CARE COLLECTIVE
- Book with Vitality using your Discovery app and claim your FREE class

Non-discovery members:
- To purchase a DROP IN pass, book via Bookamat using Strong Mum Studios or The Care Collective page

🔗 BOOKING LINKS IN BIO

Message me if you have any questions ✨✨✨

Thank you for making this first chapter of Strong Mum Studios so special. 🤍

“Hug the baby” 🤍

It’s a lovely cue… but one I NEVER use, as it’s not quite the full picture.

When you hear the phrase “hug the baby”, we’re cueing a gentle FULL deep-core connection (coordinated with the breath) rather than simply pulling your belly in. If performed correctly, it’s a great starting point.

The goal isn’t to hold that activation all day though. It’s to learn how to connect → coordinate → move → release. And, we need to make it functional 🏋️‍♀️

Because your deep core isn’t there just to be “switched on”- it’s a beautifully coordinated system of muscles and structures that work together to support breathing, pressure management, spinal and pelvic stability, and efficient movement.

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Sunday mornings with Strong Mum Studios at The Care Collective 🤍

A little glimpse into our Sunday Pilates! Bump-friendly movement, babies joining in, lovely mums, plenty of laughs… and even a surprise goodie bag this week 🛍️

Thank you to all the mums who joined us this Sunday. It was so lovely having you there!

Bookings are open for our next class.
📍 The Care Collective
🗓️ Sundays | 9am
🤰 Antenatal + postnatal
👶 Babies welcome (under 6months)

⬇️BOOKINGS ⬇️
FREE for Discovery Health Members (Book under the Care Collective using your Vitality App)

DROP-IN available to purchase via Bookamat link in my bio

Come as you are - bump, baby and all 🤍

A little Sunday love 🤍

Thank you to everyone who joined me for the very first Strong Mum Studios x The Care Collective antenatal & postnatal Pilates class last Sunday. It was so special to move, connect and create a little space just for mums and mums-to-be. 🫶🏼

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or well into motherhood, you’re welcome here. 🤍

✨ Bookings are now OPEN for this Sunday at 9am!

➡️HOW TO BOOK:
Click the link in my BIO to purchase a drop-in pass

**Discovery Health members wanting to claim FREE classes, book via The Care Collective’s Bookamat page (all info on The Care Collective Insta page)**

Come move with us, meet other mums, and leave feeling stronger, more supported and connected.

📍 The Care Collective
🗓 Sunday | 9am
🤰 Antenatal + postnatal | All stages welcome
👶 Babies under 8 months welcome

Limited spaces available!
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Can’t wait to see you there! 🤍

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34 weeks 🤰🏼✨ My core + glute gym session with a little more intention behind it…

At this stage, my focus is creating an environment to encourage baby into the optimal position, and maintaining as much strength and COMFORT as possible 🤍

That means:
✨ Opening and mobilising the front of the hips
✨ Moving through different hip positions to create pelvic space
✨ Deep core activation without excessive pressure or strain
✨ Building glute strength and stability to support my changing body
✨ Keeping movement strong, controlled and pregnancy-friendly

There’s so much focus on where baby is positioned, but birth preparation isn’t about forcing baby into one position. It’s also about giving your body the mobility, strength and space to support the position baby chooses.

At 34 weeks, the goal is strong, mobile and supported-not perfect. 🫶🏼

Save this one for your next pregnancy-friendly gym session 🤍

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