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Whether you are new to Pilates, fitness or getting active, or looking for regular, local fitnes classes, Fit School's thriving local community is for you.

Fit School is the missing link for people who want to hook themselves into a way of getting into great shape and staying that way. Schools are a well established system of learning and improvement, so Fit School has followed suit. Fit School creates a structure for people, where they only need to turn up and enjoy themselves. We ask that you’re respectful in your comments. We reserve the right to remove anything we deem:
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11/11/2025

☔Hands up who got caught in the ‘significant’ rain in Epping yesterday?

We were enjoying our active-ageing Pilates class when the heavens literally fell down - this after we had to towel down several participants who had braved the November weather.

�The evenings are darker, the air is colder, and honestly… we’re all negotiating with ourselves to leave the sofa right now.

If you’ve felt your motivation quietly pack a suitcase and leave town - you’re not alone.

�Shorter days, less sunlight, more screen time and disrupted sleep can genuinely knock your mood and energy.

But here’s the good news: there are simple, science-backed ways to switch your brain out of hibernation mode ⤵️

✨ Get daylight first thing (yes, even behind clouds!)�
✨ Move your body early in the day
�✨ Eat protein + colourful veg�
✨ Give your circadian rhythm a helping hand
�✨ Shower in natural light, walk at lunchtime, dance in your kitchen, book the class�✨ And if all else fails… splash in muddy puddles 😉

I’ve written a blog packed with realistic ways to beat the winter blues - without the guilt, the overwhelm, or the 5am cold plunges 😅

Perfect if you’re in your greyge era and want to feel a little more like yourself again.

👉 Read it now – link in bio�
💛 Save this for when it’s 4pm and your body thinks it’s 10pm�
☔ And tell me in the comments: are you a sunlight walk person or a stay under blanket person at the moment?

We’ve all been both. No judgement here.

04/11/2025

💛 This is where it all began...
Fit School first started right here in Epping, 14 years ago - with postnatal Pilates classes for new mums wanting to move, rebuild strength and confidence, and feel a little more themselves again.

Those first classes were about more than exercise - they were about connection, support, and creating a space where women could feel seen and strong again (babies, nappy bags and all!).

All these years later, that same mission still runs through everything we do but the little baby I brought to classes with me is now a teenager! 💛

If you’ve recently had a baby or know someone who has, our next Postnatal Pilates course starts tomorrow in Epping - a gentle, supportive way to reconnect with your body and your strength.

👉 Link in bio to book or share with a friend

08/10/2025

Pilates and Prosecco
✨ Just 4 tickets left ✨ for this Friday’s Pilates & Prosecco evening in Epping!
Think gentle movement, homemade cake, bubbles (or not!), and time to truly unwind - all in the peaceful setting of St John’s Church.

Perfect if you’ve never tried Pilates before or just need a wholesome night to yourself.

📍 Friday 10th Oct, 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.fit-school.co.uk/pilates-prosecco-epping-event/

This is your last chance to join us - and my last reminder!

Don't be that person who 'wishes they had known!'

26/01/2025

As we're slowly moving out of the darker months, some of us are making fitness plans for the Spring/Summer. Ski holidays, running challenges, golf trips etc. The problem we have with these endeavours is we rarely consider our level of condition leading up to the events. We complain when we feel an injury, but besides a few squats and lunges, training to enjoy activities doesn't enter our mind. So what actually is 'conditioning'?

The simplest way to describe it is getting to a point where one body part doesn't let you down during a run or skiing. Your legs start to burn, but you're comfortable with it. You can play 2 or 3 consecutive rounds of golf without a reduction in performance. Or you can practice without your back getting sore. The stiffness you have from an activity wears off quickly after a brisk warm up. People mistake conditioning for cardiovascular fitness. This is very different.

What are we talking about? Squats and lunges etc. People know roughly how to perform the exercises, but don't really know or appreciate how to progress them. Our advanced level conditioning classes get people to a point where they can perform exercises while their heart rate is in a state of traditional cardio training. I wouldn't start here otherwise you will either injure yourself or not walk for weeks.

Here's how to progress a simple squat programme.

Perform 10 squats.

Once they feel easy, increase the number of squats to 15 and 20.

Start to perform multiple sets with 1 mins rest.

Once this feels easy, start to reduce the rest interval.

Once this feels easy, you can start to perform more than one exercise as part of your set and even multiple exercises on the legs.

What happens when we our conditioning improves is the point of fatigue moves further away. Instead of skiing for 20 mins and getting fatigued, you can now ski for 40 mins. You don't feel beaten up after a round of golf. You can run for 20 mins without feeling like it is the end of the world.

The recurring theme around conditioning is what level of pain should you experience in your legs during or after the workout.

You want some discomfort as you are trying to force your body to adapt to the stress of the exercise. However, it is a fine line between stress and unnecessary damage. One big workout will do nothing if it's not part of a programme. Feeling sore for 3 days after your workout is also counterproductive. Once your level of conditioning improves, you may also feel discomfort during the session, but no soreness the day after. This doesn't mean your workout has been ineffective. Chasing soreness isn't smart training.

You might find this goal will help motivate you to stay a bit fitter into the spring/summer. Do you have any events coming up this year?

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Whether you are new to Pilates, fitness or getting active, or looking for regular, local fitnes classes, Fit School is the missing link. We have a thriving local community of people who want to feel happy with their activity levels, get into great shape and stay that way. We offer Pilates (including pre and post and over 55s), group personal training, running coaching and online fitness courses.

Karen and Chris who run Fit School are well established on the UK fitness scene. Chris trains some of the UK’s leading business minds, sportsmen and has had a spot of celebrity fitness presenting. Karen writes and presents on fitness as well as consulting on increasing activity levels throughout the county.

We ask that you’re respectful in your comments. We reserve the right to remove anything we deem: Abusive or personal attacks Material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful or embarrassing to any other entity Third party advertising Chain letters or ‘spam’ We also reserve the right to terminate involvement by users who post such content. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information posted by external parties. For your safety, never include your phone number, email, address or other personal information in a post. Your comments are visible to all.