Pilates With Jem

Pilates With Jem ✨Physiotherapy led Matwork Pilates classes
✨Mondays in person at 17:10 & Online Wednesdays at 6pm
✨At Dance Studio Leeds

https://bookwhen.com/pilateswithjem

Some of these might be unpopular… but they’re grounded in how the body actually works.Pilates isn’t just stretching.More...
27/03/2026

Some of these might be unpopular… but they’re grounded in how the body actually works.
Pilates isn’t just stretching.
More isn’t always better.
And if you’re rushing through reps, you’re probably missing the point.
I see it all the time, people working hard but not necessarily working effectively.
The goal isn’t to feel exhausted.
It’s to move well, build strength that carries into real life, and actually understand your body.
You don’t need to earn your progress through burnout.
You need consistency, control, and good foundations.

Curious which one people disagree with the most 👀
Let me know below ↓

Save this for your next workout & follow for more physio-led Pilates education 🤍

Aprils classes are now available to book via the link in my bio! Both block booking and individual tickets to fit your p...
24/03/2026

Aprils classes are now available to book via the link in my bio!

Both block booking and individual tickets to fit your preference.

I hope to see you soon either in person or online 💪
Any questions please pop a comment down below or fire over a message 🙌

Pilates isn’t just about what your body looks like.It’s about how well it supports you in everyday life.If you want to e...
17/03/2026

Pilates isn’t just about what your body looks like.
It’s about how well it supports you in everyday life.
If you want to experience this for yourself, I’d love to see you in class💪

15/03/2026

Because the truth is… they work really well together.
Weight training helps you build strength, power, and bone density.
Pilates helps you build control, stability, alignment, and body awareness.

One develops the engine.
The other improves how well the system runs.
When combined, you get:
• Stronger lifts
• Better movement quality
• Improved injury resilience
• A body that feels capable both in and outside the gym

It was never a competition 🤝
Train for strength.
Train for control.
Your body benefits from both.

Not everyone in the room arrives with the same story.One person might be rebuilding strength after injury.Another might ...
13/03/2026

Not everyone in the room arrives with the same story.

One person might be rebuilding strength after injury.
Another might be managing a stressful week at work.
Someone else might just be excited for an hour that’s theirs before a busy weekend or upcoming holiday.

Whatever you’re carrying that day, physically or mentally, there’s space for it here.
You don’t have to feel perfectly motivated.
You don’t have to feel strong or flexible enough.
Sometimes just showing up is the most important step.

Pilates meets you where you are. And more often than not, you leave feeling stronger, calmer, and more connected to your body than when you walked in.

So if you’ve been debating whether to come to class this coming week… this is your sign 🩵

Link in bio to book your mat.

12/03/2026

I wasn’t expecting to love Budapest this much.
The architecture.
The cafés.
The views across the Danube at sunset.
It’s one of those cities where every corner feels like you’ve stumbled into a postcard.

Places we visited:
- Chain Bridge
- Parliament Building
- Fisherman’s Bastion
- St Stephen’s Basilica
- Buda Castle
- The Church of our Lady of Buda Castle
- Vajdahunyad Castle
- Heroes Square
- Central Market

Save this for when you’re planning your next city break ✈️

# travelreels

09/03/2026

You need to save this for the next time you can’t think of what to make for dinner.

Chicken sausage macaroni in under 30 minutes.
Simple ingredients.
Minimal effort.
Comfort food energy.
This one is definitely staying in the weeknight dinner rotation 🍝

Save this so you remember it next time you’re stuck for dinner ideas.

Strong women build strong communities.One of the best parts of teaching Pilates is getting to watch women show up for th...
08/03/2026

Strong women build strong communities.
One of the best parts of teaching Pilates is getting to watch women show up for themselves: sometimes for strength, sometimes for recovery, sometimes just for an hour that’s theirs.

Movement can be powerful in ways that go far beyond the physical.
It can build confidence, resilience, and trust in your own body.
So today is a celebration of women who lift each other up, support each other, and keep showing up in the studio and in life.

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

05/03/2026

Everyone loves the idea of advanced Pilates exercises… but the real magic is in the fundamentals.
APPI focus on 5 key elements that underpin every exercise, whether you’re a beginner or performing the most advanced movements.
✨ Breathing - creating control and connection with your movement
✨ Centering – engaging deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
✨ Ribcage placement- for optimal spinal alignment
✨ Neck + Head positioning - engaging your deep neck flexors
✨ Shoulder stability – giving your upper body strength and control

Mastering these is what allows you to progress safely, move better, and actually feel the exercises working where they should.

Advanced Pilates isn’t about doing the hardest move in the room… it’s about doing the basics exceptionally well.

💬 Save this for your next workout and come back to these elements whenever something feels off.

27/02/2026

From the idea…
To the study days…
To the many classes and personal practice…
To officially becoming certified.
This one feels really special.
Because I stuck with it.
Because I backed myself.
Because I stepped into the challenge.

So proud, so grateful, and so excited for what’s ahead.
If you’ve ever had a goal sitting in your notes app… this is your sign to go for it 🤍

And to everyone who’s supported me and come to class-thank you. This is just the beginning ✨

22/02/2026

Meet today’s client 👑
Goals for the session:
• Core engagement
• Controlled movement
• Improved focus
Actual outcome:
• Claimed the mat
• Ignored all cueing
• Demonstrated advanced “rest” position

If your pet also believes your workout equipment belongs to them, please like this so I know I’m not alone.
Tag someone whose cat/dog would do the same 😂🐾

March classes are now available to book! Please note there are no classes the w/c 09.03.26 as I am away. Sorry for any i...
17/02/2026

March classes are now available to book!

Please note there are no classes the w/c 09.03.26 as I am away. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Block booking available as always for both in-person and online classes to access classes at a discounted rate.

FIRSTCLASS50 for 50% off your first Pilates class.

Address

Leeds

Opening Hours

Monday 5:10pm - 6pm
Wednesday 6pm - 6:40pm

Website

https://thedancestudioleeds.com/classes/pilates-with-jem/

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