Inner Strength Pilates with Lucy

01/09/2026

✨ This week in Pilates: Breathing ✨

Since returning after the summer break, I’ve been giving each week’s classes a little theme. So far, we’ve looked at the key elements of Pilates and neck movement and strengthening, and this week we’re focusing on breathing.

But don’t worry — this doesn’t mean we spend the whole class just working on one thing! 😊

The weekly theme is simply something that is threaded through our usual Pilates practice. We’ll still be doing plenty of core strengthening, working the glutes, improving mobility and moving the whole body.

This week, we’ll just be paying a little more attention to how we breathe and how our breath can support our movement.

Our breathing can also have an important influence on our nervous system. Using slow, controlled breathing can help us feel calmer and more regulated, which can make it easier to switch off from everything else going on and really connect your mind with your body.

That mind-body connection is such an important part of Pilates. When you become more aware of your breath, your muscles and the way your body is moving, you can get so much more out of each exercise. 🌿

So, as always, expect a lovely whole-body Pilates workout, with a little extra focus on breathing this week. 💕

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23/08/2026

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28/07/2026

Early morning class today. Starting your day with Pilates is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Gentle movement wakes up your muscles, improves circulation, eases stiffness and helps you move more freely throughout the day. Combined with mindful breathing, it can also help clear your mind, reduce stress and leave you feeling calm, focused and ready for whatever the day brings

18/07/2026

Today, I did a Pilates class for a hen party weekend!
It was great fun. We even had Winnie the goose join in 🤣🤣
Thank you to Paula for helping.

16/07/2026

“Pilates is all about strengthening your core.”

It’s something we hear all the time… but the latest research suggests that’s only part of the story.

Modern Pilates research is shifting away from seeing Pilates as simply “core training”. Instead, it highlights improvements in movement control, body awareness, coordination and postural control.

In other words, Pilates isn’t just about building stronger muscles – it’s about helping your body move more efficiently and confidently.

Yes, a stronger core is important, but what’s even more valuable is learning how your whole body works together. When movement becomes more coordinated, everyday activities like walking, lifting, reaching and bending can feel easier and more natural.

This is one of the reasons I love teaching Pilates. It’s not about chasing the perfect plank or the strongest abdominal muscles. It’s about helping people move with greater ease, confidence and comfort in everyday life.

✨ Strength is important, but so is learning to move well.

14/07/2026

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07/07/2026

Over the past few weeks, I’ve worked with a couple of wonderful clients who experience significant anxiety.

There is growing research to suggest that Pilates can help reduce anxiety and improve overall wellbeing. The combination of mindful movement, controlled breathing and gentle exercise may help calm the nervous system, leaving you feeling more grounded and relaxed.

If you’re feeling anxious about coming along, please know that you won’t be judged or expected to be “good” at Pilates. My job is to help you feel safe, supported and comfortable. We go at your pace, and there’s always room to rest or adapt an exercise if you need to.

Sometimes, the hardest part is simply walking through the door. After that, we’ll take it one breath and one movement at a time.

01/07/2026

Your hips and pelvic floor work as a team. The muscles around your hips attach close to the pelvis and help provide stability and support, so when your hips are stiff, weak, or carrying extra tension, your pelvic floor can be affected too. Improving hip mobility and strength can help your pelvic floor work more efficiently, reducing unnecessary tension and supporting better movement, balance, and comfort.
Please note this video is speeded up, just go slowly.

28/06/2026

One of last week’s one-to-one sessions was with a lady who is studying for her PhD while also working with clients. Like many people, she spends much of her day sitting at a desk.

Although she already goes to the gym and keeps herself active, she was still experiencing pain in the left side of her lower back after long periods of sitting. It was a great reminder that being active doesn’t always counteract the effects of spending hours in one position.

She came to Pilates wanting to learn how to engage her deep core muscles more effectively and hoped it might help reduce her back discomfort.

During our session, we worked through the Pilates fundamentals, focusing on breathing, alignment and deep core activation. She also left with a personalised video to remind her of the exercises we covered, so she can practise confidently at home.

I’m delighted she’ll be joining my Monday evening class this week, where we’ll continue building on those foundations.

Every body is different, and sometimes a few small changes in how we move can make a real difference to how we feel.

If you’ve been struggling with aches and pains from sitting all day, Pilates could help. Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to find out more about one-to-one sessions or my small classes.