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Mobility Stretching

At the beginning of every class we do several mobility stretches in order to prepare our joints and muscles for the exercises on the mat.

These stretches are constantly moving and help to improve our range of movement and reduce risk of injury. Also lubricating the joints and allowing the body to move more freely.

I rarely include developmental/static stretches at the end of class now except the very last class of the ‘block’ which is our wind down and relax class.

Look out for more details about stretching, pros and cons……… ...

What a fab week getting back to class after a week off! Thank you everyone 🙏

Lovely Kathryn has attended 3 classes this week 💓

She was on holiday for a couple of weeks so made up for these missed classes by slotting into my other classes at different venues.

I offer a mixture of online and in person classes. My timetables are in the highlights and on my story.

I am making a few changes and adding some of our extra one off classes soon too.

All bookings are made directly with me, no booking apps, just message me.

As life is busy I always offer the opportunity to join a different class to your regular class as I would rather you didn’t miss. Consistency is key!

If you just can’t make it to class then I send you a 40 minute video to do at home in your own time as many times as you like.

Please message me or email zoe@northernpilates.co.uk to join 🌟 ...

It’s flip flop season…..

Some of you know how much I don’t like flip flops. Don’t get me wrong, I have some and wear them occasionally but never if I’m walking any distance.

Not only are they bad for your feet:
👣 no arch support could cause ligament damage and plantar fasciitis
👣 constant gripping with toes can result in cramping, poor gait and posture
👣 flimsy sole without any cushioning and no stability increases risk of falling

Wearing them regularly can lead to back, hip and knee injuries.

I also feel the same about the ballet slipper shoes the girls wear for school. Brogues would be much better but I can’t get my daughter to wear them and I’ve never seen any girls at school in them.

Don’t throw away your flip flops 🩴 just don’t wear them all summer 🥰

#gait #posture #feet #balance ...

High plank exercises are fun and effective but are not suitable for everybody.

In many classes, people come and they might have a niggle or a new injury or are just not feeling 💯

That’s no problem and I’m so grateful that they have still come to class 🙏

There are so many modifications for most exercises, even adapting to standing for some.

Trust your body, listen and respect it 🤗

Still show up to class and, even if you might not do as much as usual, you’ve kept your routine and healthy habit 😇

Do you think you could try a few of these exercises?

Would you like to see the modifications?

Tip: these are a bit easier in trainers than just your socks like we do in class

#highplank #core #strong #fitover50 #strength ...

Girls just wanna have fun 📞 🍹 🎶

#80sthrowback
#80s
#80smusic ...

Save for your next holiday workout or just if you don’t have lots of space to workout at home 💖

#chairexercise #resistancebandsworkout #holidayworkout ...

Happy Good Friday and Easter weekend 🐣🌺

Eat the eggs, relax and have a break from pilates 🥰♥️

I have sent an extra video to online subscribers to keep you going next week 💖

Thank you so much for joining my classes 🙏

See you from 13th April xxx ...

Still in a little bubble after our blissful weekend @hightrenhouse in the stunning Yorkshire Dales 🤍

I felt so at ease and happy with the beautiful ladies and man who came on my retreat. I want to do it all again, I wouldn’t change a thing! 💞

The hosts were so attentive and couldn’t do enough for us, the food was delicious and plentiful. The venue was so welcome and homely 🤗

Weather couldn’t have been kinder and everyone got along so well. New friends were made and we are all hoping to meet up again on our next one 💓

We had lovely gifts bags with merchandise from @fellpromotions and beauty products from lovely Julie @jm_skin_beauty_ 😍

Saturday evening was extra special as we had a wonderful soundbath with gorgeous Sarah @moon_hands_sound_therapy 💖

Look out for our next date in The Dales and more new and exciting retreat news which I’m planning over the next few weeks xx

#retreat #pilatesretreat #relax #unwind #destress ...

Once we reframe our mindset to one that sees moving our bodies as a privilege then we will shift our attitude and look forward to exercising instead of thinking it’s a chore ♥️

I promise that, however you might not feeling like coming to class sometimes, you will never regret it 😍

I LOVE teaching and am very lucky to spend my working life doing something so rewarding and genuinely looking forward to every one of my classes!

Join us @somabalance_studios Monday 12-12.50pm
and @savoysquash Skelmanthorpe Community Centre Friday 10-11am

These are barre pilates classes. Please follow me to see more info on mat classes 🙏

#barre #pilates #movement #exercise #strong ...

The bender ball is such a versatile little bit of kit 🤍

Unfortunately I don’t have enough of them to use 2 per person in my classes but imagine if we could! Here are some ideas to try at home 🤗

Let me know if you give them a go 😍

#benderball #abs #pilates #mat #core ...

There is a lot of talk about what a special year 2026 is going to be and I feel like it really is! 💓

What are your goals and dreams for this year?

I would love to know so please comment below 💕

Let’s make it our best year yet xx

#2026 #happynewyear #yearofthehorse #feminineenergy #femininepower ...

2025 has been a challenging year for me in my personal life. I’m grateful for the lessons, I needed it.

The end of last year was very different to the end this year. I was feeling like a failure and pretty hopeless. A lot has changed this year and I feel clear headed and focused.

Trust your intuition, believe in yourself 💕

I wish you all the very best and so much love and light for 2026 🌟

Here’s to a calm and peaceful evening.

Lots of love
Zoe xxx 💞 ...

It may sound the wrong way round but using weights can sometimes help us do our abdominal sit ups!

Not convinced?

Try my online weights class which is live via Zoom every Thursday 9-9.40am. If you can’t make it, don’t worry, I will send you a video.

Message me or follow link in bio xx

#onlineclasses #weights #zoom #strength #abdominalworkout #abs #core #coreworkout ...

Standing abdominal exercises using light weights.

We’ve been doing this all week. I feel it’s really important to practise movements and actions that are similar to our everyday movements.

I love all the mat work but we need to feel the benefits of Pilates when we are on our feet ☺️

Follow me to see more like this 🙏

#standingabs #standingabsworkout #functional #balance #posture ...