Inner Strength Pilates with Lucy

07/01/2026

People don’t usually start Pilates with me on a whim.
It’s rarely a New Year’s resolution or because it’s suddenly fashionable.

Most people have been thinking about it for a while.
They often come with old injuries, ongoing aches, or bodies that don’t move the way they used to.

They come because they’re ready — ready to try something that will help them feel stronger and move better.

Pilates isn’t snake oil.
It’s not a magic cure-all.

But when you’re ready to give it a try, it really can help.

✨ Build core strength
✨ Ease aches and pains
✨ Strengthen specific muscle groups
✨ Help you feel better in your body
✨ Leave you feeling calmer and more relaxed

Gentle. Thoughtful. Tailored to you — exactly where you are.

If this sounds like you, you’re probably ready ❤️

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone. We have had a lovely day.
I hope you did too xx

18/12/2025

I saw the most incredible sight in the sky this morning — a perfect line of lights drifting across.
Santa must have been out practising with his reindeer and sleigh ✨🦌
As always, photos never quite capture how magical it looked in real life. did anyone else see it ?

18/12/2025

I saw the most incredible sight in the sky this morning while walking Esmay — a perfect line of lights drifting across.
Santa must have been out practising with his reindeer and sleigh ✨🦌
As always, photos never quite capture how magical it looked in real life.

Did anyone else see it?

18/12/2025

Section form this weeks Pilates at home class Pilates

17/12/2025

11/12/2025

It’s a common misconception that Pilates involves an hour of relentless, high-intensity core exercises. In reality, while your core is engaged throughout the session, it’s at a moderate and sustainable level—much like the difference between lifting a light weight for multiple repetitions versus hoisting a heavy weight once. This continuous yet gentle engagement enhances strength and endurance without overwhelming your muscles. Plus, Pilates offers a full-body workout, incorporating movements that improve flexibility, posture, and overall well-being. So, there’s no need to worry about an hour of non-stop, strenuous core work. Pilates is designed to be approachable and beneficial for all fitness levels.

09/12/2025

Sometimes straightforward is best. This week’s online Pilates at home class is just a good all rounder. It ‘s 40 mins of solid muscle engagement, so you are going to feel like you have worked but not to the point of utter exhaustion.

07/12/2025

Simple gentle way to stretch out your lower back.

1 Stand with your back against a wall
2. Heels about 3 inches away from wall
3. Bottom and back of shoulders resting on wall
4. Then do this movement

Let me know if it helps

05/12/2025

New blog on my website.

Deep core strengthening made simple.

Learn how to activate your transversus abdominis for better posture, less back pain, and a stronger, flatter tummy. Easy Pilates steps included.

04/12/2025

What are weight bearing exercises?
Standing exercises with weights are often referred to as weight-bearing exercises, and they’re brilliant for looking after your bones as we get older. When we stand and move against gravity, our bones receive gentle stress — and that’s a good thing. It signals the body to maintain and even build bone density, helping to keep our skeleton strong and resilient.
When we add weights into the mix, the benefits increase even more. The extra resistance gives your muscles a bit more work to do, and as your muscles pull on the bones, it stimulates them to grow stronger too. Think of it as giving your bones a friendly reminder to stay firm, sturdy, and supportive. This is especially important for women in midlife and beyond, when bone density naturally begins to decline.
So that’s why this weeks Pilates at hone online class starts in standing, using weights.
The next part of your class is on the mat. This is still great for strengthening. When we hold the weights above our body when lying on our backs we are still doing weight bearing but just targeting the wrists and arms.

02/12/2025

Pilates in standing is great for bone density and in this video I have just put on you tube we are using weights as well. So it’s even better for your bones.
It’s just 14 mins so easy to fit in.
No weights ? Use some water bottles.

https://youtu.be/AcD8PGPmrio?si=Rp3dLfOaj60I10Kd