Check out my dumbells! I went to some fitness classes with Rosie and as you may imagine, equipment can be tricky to access.

 Our weights were made from metal poles with concrete each end - different weight options depending on the size of the buckets used to set the concrete and they worked brilliantly. 

I didnt obsess but I did practise what I preach. I wouldn't be much good if I gave out all this advice but didn't follow it myself. I always find it easier to eat healthily in warm weather and also to drink gallons of water. I did a bit of something nearly every day, but only 30 mins or so to keep ticking over. Some Pilates, a couple of classes with weights, some stretch and mobilty and A LOT of rest! 

There is a lovely saying in Swahili- "pole, pole" which means slowly, slowly and slowly, slowly I settled into that. It gave me space to think too about 2026 and how sometimes, less is more. 

You can Bah humbug all you like but the fact is that we are one week away which means... 

Pyjamas, Christmas t shirts, daft hats, bauble earrings are ALL totally acceptable and normal leggings and tops are not!! Please note we have specifiic Pyjamas classes (perk of being online and don't know about you but I will be popping a sports bra on!) but come on! get in the spirirt!! 

There will be 30 min classes so that you can squeeze in a class before the rest of the house wakes up but I also know that this is a very busy time of year for many so if we don't see you, we completely understand. 

WEDNESDAYS. Clare is moving into new ventures and I have decided for the time being, from Jan 26, to stop the Wed am classes. I gave a lot of thought to bringing someone else in but decided that Juliet's Pilates is just that! It is me and no one is going to value you like I do. Doing a couple of months of Wednesdays reminded me why I had stopped it in the first place - I need a break in the week but will be bringing in bonus classes here and there and as always, have a few plans up my sleeve - you know me! I hope the last couple of weeks has helped you really connect with the library so you can always pick a class on demand to get your Wednesday fix.