Coronavirus – an update from Michelle and Ed
Dear Podders In light of the recent developments around the Corona Virus (Covid-19) outbreak and the government's advice with regards to 'social distancing', we are working hard to do everything we can during this difficult time. Our main focus, as ever, is your...
Join our team: Pilates Instructor Teacher jobs
Pilates teacher helping client do Pilates Do you want to work in a multi award winning Pilates studio with a great reputation within the industry? We're looking for awesome fully comprehensively trained (or in training apprentice) teachers to join our team in Hitchin,...
“Reformer Pilates”- Are you doing Pilates WITH a Reformer or Pilates ON a Reformer?
Ellen teaching client on the Reformer ? Do you do Reformer Pilates? We often get asked this question. You see, "Reformer Pilates" has become a popular buzz phrase, a trend, the latest craze in fitness. Except it isnt... if you're in the Pilates know! There isn't such...
From the Roll Over to the One Leg Circles
Pilates rollover exercise Day 3 and 4 of March Matness: First up, The Roll Over Let's recap. You have warmed up your whole body in the Hundred. You've used those warmed muscles to roll up and really build your abdominal strength, and if you've been reading our posts...
From The Hundred to the Roll Up
Day 1 and 2 of March Matness: First up, The Hundred Apparently according to our survey on Instagram, over 80% of you hate The Hundred! Probably because it's hard work! But it needs to be. The Hundred is the first exercise in the Mat repertoire because it's a warm up...
Free Pilates! – Find out why everyone’s gone Mat mad?
Every March, Pilates enthusiasts across the globe share their love for the work in a synchronised social media campaign. It's about celebrating the original sequence of Mat exercises by Joseph Pilates as featured in his book, Return to Life Through...
What’s on: Upskill and learn your Reformer Course
It's time for a little self love, personal development and a spot of learning for your inner geek!Do you know your order, transitions and springs on the Reformer? Do you know what's right for your body and what you may need to leave out?Improve your knowledge of the...
Blue Monday: Paint with a different colour!
"It’s time to put some perspective and gain a little reality around these so-called campaign days, for the sake of our mental wellbeing" When it comes to awareness campaigns, there seems to be an even split between the real and important (breast cancer day) and the...
Turn your Gymtimidation into Gymspiration
Photo by Bruno Nascimento on Unsplash This January - instead of "New Year New You", try thinking "Same Me Something New". Sign up for a free taster at the Pod, then read this inspiring blog. Or read it first, then sign up. Same same 🙂 "When it comes to...