Online class information - a guide to the class descriptions

A guide to the classes.

Monday 9am. Small equipment. We will alternate between all the different pieces of equipment as listed below . I will suggest in each class what we will use the following week. Mixed ability.

6pm. Beginner class. Suitable for those who are new to Pilates or who want to practise the basics.

Tuesday 9am. Mixed ability/improvers. Offering mixed ability but with the emphasis on a slower class with less challenging levels.

6pm. Mixed ability/intermediate so offering adaptations but geared more to the improver level who already understand the basics.

Wednesday 8.30 Intermediate/advanced with higher intensity options. The one where you can expect to sweat. Sequencing and some faster paced work.

9.30 The technique class. Suitable for all levels to study the basics and fundamentals of Pilates.

Thursday 8.30am HIIP - high intensity - to include a mixup of High Intensity Interval Pilates, barre and faster paced sequencing.

9.30 Mixed ability mat class.

Friday 8.30 Small equipment intermediate. We will use most of the equipment in a circuits type class. A real mix up of exercises that will suit most levels.

9.30 Deep stretch and relax - all levels - wind down for the weekend.

For small equipment classes we will be working from a choice of hand weights, soft ball, magic circle, roller, dynabnad and broom handle so you will need to have these pieces of equipment in order to participate. I wil give you an idea the week before of what you will need in the follwing class.

For all classes I ask you to have a block ( a firm cushion will do) and a rolled up towel.

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Sitting in Southampton airport and other stuff

By juliet • April 9, 2026

I want to keep it as on point and brief as I can and here are some cold, hard facts. Doing SOMETHING is a lot better than doing NOTHING! Whatever equipment you use and program you follow is far less important than the fact that you show up. Regularly and consistently. Only 30% of adults meet the resistance training guidelines and this drops to as low 10% for older adults. What is required? Training all major muscle groups at least once a week Aiming for 2 - 3 sets per exercises Using a weight that is getting challenging by the end of the set Moving through full range of movement. Now, why this is good news is that this can be acheived in whatever form of exercise takes your fancy and over here on our Pilates mat, we tick a lot of those boxes. Going into the 100 and wishing for the end, sitting tall in your Spine Twist and pushing for JUST ONE MORE rep is meeting this! We go through full range of movement, we use bodyweight as well as small equipment, so even if you are not lifting weights, you are doing your bit. (N.b. provided this is min. 3 times a week and you are pushing yourself to max ability in each of those sessions in one way or another and bringing in bands, small weights etc for additional resistance) WHAT COUNTS BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES AT HOME BANDS, BALLS, BODY WEIGHT, LOOPS A QUICK EXPRESS SET WHEN YOU GET BACK FROM YOUR RUN/WALKING THE DOG 15 MINS IN THE KITCHEN - YOU DON'T NEED TO COMPLICATE IT IT DOESNT NEED TO BE FANCY, STRUCTURED OR ELABORATE. IT JUST NEEDS TO HAPPEN Generally ALL types of resistance training work, as long as they are performed with high efforts which means that you get to a point where you are almost at failure. In other words, choose what you enjoy as you are more likely to stick to it and work harder at ut. CONSISTENCY IS KEY and the BEST exercise programme to do is the one you enjoy and will be more likely to stick at! MEMBERS. We have multiple classes involving strength and resistance every week. NON MEMBERS - I am just putting dates together for another 4 week strength program. Please email me if you are interested. More details to follow (I am delighted to be starting a 4 week strength training session with my local running club so I really am doing my best to share the love! )

Why runners need to lift weights

By juliet • April 8, 2026

Let's start with Improves balance and coordination Improves bone density Boosts metabolism and weight management Enhances mental health Helps with daily activity A few more?! Improves posture by strengthening your core and back muscles Reduces risk of injury by strengthening joints, ligaments, and tendons Helps regulate blood sugar levels and lowers risk of type 2 diabetes Improves sleep quality and helps you fall asleep faster Enhances athletic performance (speed, power, endurance) Slows down age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) The ACSM (American college of Sports Science) is the bible of the fitness world with regards to fitness and exercise prescription and has recently done a huge survey, publishing it’s findings in a new report which has got the fitness world very excited as it is the first survey of it’s kind since 2009.