Better Body Training Back Care and Pilates

05/06/2026

It’s Functional Friday—and today we’re unlocking the hips! 🦵✨
Your hips are the powerhouse of movement—supporting walking, sitting, lifting, and just about everything in between. But modern habits like prolonged sitting can cause tightness and reduced mobility, which may lead to lower back pain, stiffness, and imbalance.

Improving hip mobility helps you move more freely, with better posture, balance, and strength. In Pilates, we focus on gentle, controlled movements that stretch tight muscles and activate deep stabilisers—helping you feel more open, grounded, and aligned.

This week, give your hips some love with mindful movement. Think hip circles, bridges, lunges, and leg sweeps. A little freedom in the hips can go a long way in how you feel every day. 🌿

03/06/2026

New blog out now!

In today’s busy world, many of us feel slightly off balance — physically, mentally, or emotionally.We rush from one responsibility to the next, spend long hours sitting, juggle work and family life, and often put our own wellbeing at the bottom of the list. Over time, this can leave us feeling s...

03/06/2026

All set up to teach online this morning.
You can join me Mondays 7.30pm and Wednesdays 10am.
Full details in our website here: https://www.betterbodytraining.com/jo-online-pilates-club

02/06/2026

Jo's Online Pilates Club is perfect for you If…
>You want to feel stronger and more mobile
>You’re over 40 or navigating stiffness, back care, or low energy
>You prefer gentle but effective movement
> You love Pilates but need flexibility in how and when you practice
>You like structure, encouragement, and clear guidance
>You want to access high-quality teaching without travelling
No pressure. No guilt. Just consistent movement that feels good.
Join me in a trial class to feel the benefits for yourself.
See more details on our website here:
https://www.betterbodytraining.com/jo-online-pilates-club

30/05/2026

Feeling achy, stiff, or like your body’s suddenly changed?
You’re not imagining it — hormonal shifts in midlife can have a big impact on your joints, bones, and how your body feels day-to-day.
In our latest blog, we explore:
🔹 Why joint pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility often show up around menopause
🔹 The connection between hormones and musculoskeletal symptoms
🔹 How movement (especially Pilates!) can support joint health, strength, and confidence

✨ If you’re starting a new routine this Summer and want to understand what’s going on in your body — this blog is for you.

👉 Read it now and take the first step toward feeling stronger and more in control again.
🔗 https://www.betterbodytraining.com/post/musculoskeletal-symptoms-in-midlife-women-how-hormonal-changes-can-affect-your-joints-bones
📌 Save this for later or tag a friend who needs to read it too!

29/05/2026

It’s Functional Friday—and we’re waking up your glutes! 🍑💥
Your glutes are more than just a seat—they’re key stabilisers for your hips, pelvis, and lower back. When they’re underactive (often from too much sitting), other muscles take over, which can lead to poor posture, back pain, and inefficient movement.

Glute activation is all about reconnecting with these powerful muscles so they can support you properly—in class and in daily life. Pilates is brilliant for this, using precise, low-impact moves like bridges, knee openers, leg lifts, and standing balance work to fire things up with control and awareness.

Start small, focus on quality over quantity, and feel the difference in your strength, stability, and stride. Activated glutes = a better base for everything! 🔥

22/05/2026

It’s Functional Friday—and we’re tuning into hip comfort. 🦴💛
Stiff, achy hips can affect everything—from how you walk and stand to how you sleep and sit. Whether it’s tension from long periods of sitting or muscle imbalance from overuse, discomfort in the hips can ripple into the lower back, knees, and beyond.

Pilates offers a gentle, effective way to restore comfort and control through mobility work, deep muscle activation, and mindful movement. Think hip openers, targeted glute work, and gentle stretches that release tension and build support where it’s needed most.

When your hips feel more at ease, your whole body moves better—and that’s the real goal. ✨

20/05/2026

Need a flexible solution to your workout needs?
Come and join my online Pilates club.
More than just home workouts.....
See all the details of live online classes, on-demand workout and much more here:
https://www.betterbodytraining.com/jo-online-pilates-club