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Achieve With Mélissa - Pilates

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Personalised 1:1 Pilates for pain, mobility, and long-term strength. Also teaching a weekly online group class on Friday at 12:30 (UK time)

21/03/2026

One of the first things I look at when I work with someone is how their spine moves.

Not how strong they are.
Not how flexible or able they are.
Just how the movement is organised.

And very often, I notice that the movement is coming from somewhere else.

The shoulders. The neck. The hips.

The body finds a way to “do” the exercise…but not necessarily in the most efficient way.

Over time, this is where unnecessary tension builds.
And this is also why something simple can feel surprisingly difficult.

Slowing things down helps reveal that and work effectively towards sustainable results 😉

20/03/2026

Pain rarely appears overnight.

In most cases, it develops slowly… Through repetition, habits, and small adjustments the body makes over time.

When something starts to hurt, the natural reaction is often to fix it quickly.
But the body doesn’t rush adaptation ➡️ It works on a different timeline.

This is why rebuilding takes time.

You are not fixing a single muscle or a painful area in your body… But reorganising how your body moves and functions.

It’s not always dramatic.
It’s not always visible straight away.
But CONSISTENT work creates changes that last.

17/03/2026

I often notice this at the beginning, especially with new clients… And those who are used to the gym.

Slow movement can feel… A bit boring, or not very effective.

There’s often a tendency to want
➡️ more repetitions
➡️ more intensity
➡️ more speed

But when things slow down, something quite different starts to happen.
The body can’t rely on momentum anymore!
It has to organise itself.

And that’s where things become interesting.

Not always comfortable.
But often very revealing 😉

12/03/2026

Many people come to Pilates hoping something will be fixed… Often quickly!

😣 A painful shoulder.
🥴 A stiff back.
😬 A hip that has been bothering them for months — sometimes years.

So the question often becomes:

“Which muscle is the problem?”

But the body rarely works that way.

Pain and compensation patterns usually develop slowly over time.
Sometimes they go back years… even decades!

What we do in Pilates is not repair a single muscle.

We help the body reorganise how it moves so different parts can work together again.

When coordination improves,
strength improves.

And movement often becomes easier.

Pilates is not a quick fix.

But when the body learns to move well again,
the changes tend to last.

➡️ If you practice Pilates: What made you start?

10/03/2026

I started noticing this a few years ago when climbing stairs.

I was already out of breath by the third floor.

The funny thing is that I walk a lot — and walking is excellent for health.

But it doesn’t fully maintain the strength and power our legs need as we age.

Climbing stairs actually requires much more strength than walking on flat ground.

A few minutes of strength work each week can make a big difference.

💪🏼 Strength supports freedom of movement

07/03/2026

Following someone else’s strength session reminded me how important it is to remain a student too.

Teaching and training are not the same thing.
Both matter.

Training keeps you honest about what the body actually experiences… And every day can feel different ➡️ Sometimes a joy, sometimes a struggle.

Right now I am rebuilding consistency after a long break.
Some things feel strong.
Others clearly need attention.

And that’s exactly why continuing to train matters.

Rebuilding strength feels very different from maintaining it.

Have you ever had to rebuild your training after a break?

05/03/2026

In my work, I often meet people who say they want their younger body back.
But that’s not exactly what they mean.

What they really want is to feel at home in themselves again.

That feeling doesn’t come from trying to reclaim your old body.
It comes from steady, intentional repetition, starting from where you are today.

You don’t return to who you were.
You practice into who you’re becoming.

It’s less dramatic than transformation stories.

But it’s far more sustainable.

Consistent, thoughtful work rebuilds:
🪨 Coordination
🪨 Stability
🪨 Trust in your body

Gradually. Quietly.

And yes… This applies to me too 😉

03/03/2026

I prepared this session for a client and, after a long break from practising myself, decided to do it too.

Rebuilding consistency feels difficult and humbling — but surprisingly energising, more than I expected.

Strength doesn’t disappear overnight.
But it does require attention.

No analysing my technique.
No trying to look a certain way.
No judging how it feels.

Just showing up and moving.
Letting that be enough.

20/11/2025

🤸🏻‍♂️PILATES IN BRIXTON — Tuesdays at 7 PM!

Looking to move better, get stronger, and release tension after long days?
Join me every Tuesday for a small-group Pilates class at Brixton House.

Expect:
✨ Controlled movements
✨ Strength building that lasts beyond the mat
✨ Better posture + mobility
✨ Music that keeps you moving

📍 Brixton House, Coldharbour Lane
⏰ Tuesdays at 19:00
💷 £10 per class (Nov–Dec) | £15 from Jan 2026
🤸🏾Bring your own mat

Please note: Not suitable during pregnancy, early postnatal, or for significant mobility restrictions.

👉 Book your spot via achievewithmelissa.com - Link in bio
Let’s move with purpose.

09/11/2025

🤸🏽‍♂️ NEW PILATES CLASS in Brixton!

📆 Starting on the 11th of November
➡️ Join me every Tuesday at 7 PM at Brixton House for a small-group Pilates class (max 15 people).

Each session focuses on precise, controlled movement to help you:
💪 Build strength that supports your everyday life
🩶 Improve posture and body awareness
🧍‍♀️ Release tension in your back, shoulders, and hips
⚖️ Move better in everything else you do — walking, training, dancing, living, etc…

This class is for active adults who want to move well, feel stronger, and keep doing what they love.

📍 Brixton House, Coldharbour Lane
⏰ Tuesdays 19:00
💷 £10 per class (November only | £15 December & onwards)
🧘 Bring your own mat

Please note:
❌ Not suitable during pregnancy, early postnatal or for those with significant mobility restrictions
✅ 24-hour cancellation policy applies

👉 Book your spot via achievewithmelissa.com
or DM to reserve your space.

😌 Start where you are!

12/11/2023

🇬🇧 SUNDAY = FUN DAY 🤩
That “F.ABS CONNECTION Series” is all you need to get with your Sunday activities (even if you want to lie in bed all day 😌)

Get up and do it now or save it for later in a specific folder and access it anytime 😉

1️⃣ Roll back (1) x10
2️⃣ Roll back (2) + Rotation x10
3️⃣ Roll back (3) x10
4️⃣ Roll like a ball x10
5️⃣ Single Leg Stretch x10
6️⃣ Scissors x10
7️⃣ Criss Cross x 10
8️⃣ Hip Rolls + Chest Rotation x6

👉🏽 The full guided workout will be on YouTube in the next few days. Keep an 👁️ on it.
👉🏽 The link for YouTube is ⬆️ in the bio.

💌 Let me know what you would like to see and work on next

HAVE FUN… It’s Sunday 😝

🇫🇷 DIMANCHE = JOURNÉE FUN 🤩
Cette « série F.ABS CONNECTION » est tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour vos activités du dimanche (même si vous voulez rester au lit toute la journée😌)

Bougez-vous maintenant ou enregistrez pour plus t**d dans un dossier spécifique et accédez-y à tout moment 😉

1️⃣ Enroulement arrière (1) x10
2️⃣ Enroulement arrière (2) + Rotation du Buste x10
3️⃣ Enroulement arrière (3) x10
4️⃣ Le Ballon x10
5️⃣ Étirement 1 jambe x10
6️⃣ Ciseaux x10
7️⃣ Criss Cross x10
8️⃣ Roulement des hanches + Rotation du Buste x6

👉🏽 L'entraînement guidé complet sera sur YouTube dans les prochains jours. Gardez un 👁️ dessus.
👉🏽 Le lien pour YouTube est ⬆️ dans la bio.

💌 Dites-moi ce que vous aimeriez voir et travailler

Amusez-vous 🤗

11/11/2023

BACK PAIN… A global scourge 😓

Chronic or temporary, anyone can have it and almost everyone will experience it at some point in their life 🥴

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Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 2pm

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