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Tracy is a Pilates Teacher (14+yrs exp) & a Senior Physiotherapist.

Freshly Centered is a physio-led Pilates company run by Tracy Coull (Ward), providing in- studio mat and reformer Pilates classes, an online studio, and various books & resources. Freshly Centered is an award-winning Pilates business of local group Pilates Classes, 1-2-1 sessions, The Anytime Studio (the on-demand platform), a Youtube Channel, Blog, and Custom Programmes. The group Pilates classes, 1-2-1 sessions, and Retreats are located in the West End of Aberdeen. Tracy is a fully qualified APPI Pilates Teacher (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute), and also an APPI Course Presenter. As a experienced Senior Chartered Physiotherapist, specialising in musculoskeletal, spinal, and sports injuries Tracy can expertly tailor your classes to suit all levels and conditions. Web: www.freshlycentered.com
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03/04/2026

Four point kneeling in Pilates— simple, but so powerful ✨

This foundational Pilates position helps build core strength, improve posture, and create better body awareness from the ground up. It’s where stability meets control 💫

In this position, we’re focusing on: • Finding a neutral spine • Engaging the deep core • Moving with intention, not momentum

Perfect for beginners and just as valuable for advanced practice — because going back to basics is where the magic happens 🤍

20/03/2026

Flexibility and mobility are not interchangeable.

And in Pilates, that distinction matters.

Flexibility is your muscle’s ability to lengthen.
Mobility is your ability to control a joint through its range.

One is passive.
One is active and strength-based.

Here’s the science 👇
When you stretch, you’re often increasing your nervous system’s tolerance to stretch — not necessarily changing the structure of the muscle itself.

But when you train strength through full range (like we do in Pilates), you:
• Improve motor control
• Increase joint stability
• Build strength at end range
• Improve long-term tissue resilience

Research even shows that strength training through full range of motion can improve flexibility just as effectively as static stretching.

Comment “MOBILITY” if this changed how you think about stretching 👇

19/03/2026

The Hundred 🔥

Why it’s so good:
The controlled breathing helps activate your deep abdominal muscles (not just the surface ones), which supports your back, improves posture, and builds real core strength – not just a “six‑pack” look.

Tips while you do it:
• Lower back remains in neutral- not pressed into mat, or arched away
Pelvis remains still- not rocking back and fore
• Lift from your core, not your neck
• Small controlled arm pulses
• Inhale for 5, exhale for 5
• If your legs feel too hard, bend your knees – it’s still effective!
• If your neck is strained- place your head down, or one hand behind head

Save this and try it in your next workout 💪✨

05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day 📚

Today I’m feeling especially grateful for the opportunity I had to write and publish Science of Pilates.

My aim with this book was to bring everything I knew about Pilates- all the science, physiology, anatomy, and the principles of Pilates and how this has been adapted from classical to contemporary over the years as research has built, into one comprehensive resource.

Seeing it sitting on bookshelves and coffee tables around the world — and being used by Pilates teachers as a study resource — is something I’ll never take for granted.

There’s something powerful about books. Unlike the endless scroll of digital content that can be edited, replaced, or overwritten, a book exists in a more permanent way. Once it’s printed, it becomes part of the physical world — something you can return to, highlight, learn from, and keep for years.

Knowing that this book is out there in the hands of people who love Pilates as much as I do is an incredible privilege.

Thank you to everyone who has purchased, studied, recommended, and supported The Science of Pilates. It truly means the world. 🤍📖

25/02/2026

Pilates is a huge part of my weekly routine, for my mental health as well as my physical, but also my gut health and everything else in between.

But here are 5 non-Pilates habits im sticking to this year 🤍

1. Increasing my steps beyond the dog walk and being more consistent with hitting my step count to boost mental wellbeing, metabolism, gut health, and better sleep.

2. Strength training 2-3 x week- Trying to hit this every single week instead of sporadically to strengthen my muscles, bones and support CV and metabolism health too.

3. Adding less to my daily To Do lists- Not overwhelming myself and keeping stress levels low this year. Prioritising quality work over quantity has been a huge shift this year for me.

4. Removing doom-scrolling and procrastination, and spending time actually doing things I enjoy and actually relaxing (and not working!).

5. Prioritising sleep- Whilst I don’t think I’m too bad at this, it’s often outwith my control if children wake me through the night, and the tendency to stay up later to get things done (once kids in bed!) always wins when I’ve lots to do.

Consistency over perfection 💫

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13/02/2026

Pilates builds strength through control, precision, and intelligent movement.

Slow doesn’t mean easy.

Controlled doesn’t mean weak.

Pilates trains your nervous system, stabilisers, and core like nothing else.

Myths exposed. Try it before you judge it 🔥

06/02/2026

Your PMS is not a motivation problem.
It’s a physiology one 🤍

During the luteal phase, hormonal shifts increase inflammation, nervous system sensitivity, and fatigue — which means your Pilates practice should support regulation, not demand intensity.

It can do this with:
Gentle load.
Controlled tempo.
Breath-led movement.

This is how we reduce cramps, bloating, and tension while still keeping the body strong and connected.

You’re not doing less — you’re doing what your body needs right now 🤍

Save this for your next cycle + share with someone who’s been told to “just push through.”

31/01/2026

My clients are truly what makes my job the best 🫶

So proud of how hard they work every week and their enthusiasm to learn more! Last night we kicked off 2026 with our first Pilates event (open to everyone!) — January’s Classical Twist🤍✨

We ran through the original 34 Pilates exercises to expand our knowledge of the Pilates repertoire, explore how one exercise links to the next, and—most importantly—have some fun with it!

We finished the event with a little socialising and refreshments, the perfect way to wrap up such a special night ✨

Huge thanks to for our beautiful studio as always for our refreshments!

30/01/2026

“Which is better… mat or reformer?” 👀

Here’s the truth:
You don’t need to choose.

Mat gives you strength from the inside out.

Reformer gives you support, feedback, and fantastic full-body control.

Mat = foundation.
Reformer = transformation.

Both will change your body — just in different ways.

Drop a MAT or REFORMER in the comments for your first choice and let’s see who wins! ⬇️ 🔥 🤍

23/01/2026

Slow Pilates isn’t “gentle” — it’s demanding by design.

When we slow movement down, we increase time under tension, challenge the nervous system, and remove momentum that usually hides weak links.

That’s why the shake shows up — and why results follow.

If fast workouts haven’t given you lasting strength, control, or body awareness, this is your sign to slow down and train smarter.

Consistency + precision > chasing intensity.

Join me in Freshly Centered Online to have Pilates in your own home, taught to give you the results you want.

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