The Pilates Room

22/04/2026

Pilates is so much more than just the reformer — it’s a full system built across a range of apparatus.

On Friday, I joined Leah’s semi-private mixed equipment class, and it reminded me why I love this practice so much. Over the past few months, my own practice has taken a back seat due to health challenges and illness in the family. It’s not where I’d like to be, but sometimes life happens.

Coming back, I’ve definitely felt weaker and a little out of sync with my form — but taking that first step back made a huge difference. I already feel stronger, both physically and mentally.

If you’ve drifted away from your practice and are thinking about returning, this is your sign. You’ll be supported every step of the way as you rebuild your strength and confidence.

And if you’re ready to try something new, Leah’s mixed equipment session is a fantastic place to start.

📅 Fridays at 9:30
📲 Book via the Gymcatch app

13/04/2026

✨ How to Join Classes at The Pilates Room ✨

At The Pilates Room, your wellbeing and safety are at the heart of everything we do. Our BASI-qualified instructors are dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and improve your overall quality of life. With expert guidance, we focus on building strength, improving mobility, and supporting your body in a way that creates long-term benefits 💫

To give you the best possible start to your Pilates journey, there are two ways to join our group classes:

1️⃣ 1:1 Induction Session
Begin with a personalised 1:1 induction where you’ll be introduced to the Pilates equipment safely and confidently. We’ll also cover the key fundamentals of Pilates, helping you build a strong foundation so you feel prepared and confident stepping into a group class.

2️⃣ Beginner Group Course
Our 4-week beginner courses take you deeper into Pilates movements and principles, giving you the best possible start to your journey in a supportive group environment.

📩 To book a 1:1 induction, email catherine@thepilatesroomstudio.co.uk
📲 Our next beginner course starts Thursday 8th May at 7:30pm with Victoria – book now via the Gymcatch app!

We’re here to support you every step of the way 🤍

09/04/2026

An active lifestyle is a key component to a healthy and balanced life and there are many thousands of people in the UK who hold gym memberships or go to fitness...

06/04/2026

Lack of regulation for specialist classes leaves UK fitness enthusiasts at risk, say professional bodies

06/04/2026

This week, an article in The Guardian highlighted the rise in Reformer Pilates and the current lack of regulation in the UK. While it’s fantastic to see Pilates growing in popularity, it also raises important questions about how easily instructors can become certified.

At The Pilates Room, we’re committed to the highest standards of training and client care. All of our instructors have completed a minimum of 500 hours of training with BASI to qualify. Our studio owner, Catherine, has advanced to Honours level with BASI and is a member of The Pilates Teacher Association.

Our team also regularly undertakes continued professional development across a range of specialist areas, including pre- and postnatal Pilates, injury rehabilitation, menopause, scoliosis, biomechanics and osteoporosis. Collectively the team have 1000s of hours of experience and knowledge.

Creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we require every client to complete either a 1:1 induction or a 4-week beginners course before joining regular sessions.

Our focus is simple: to help you move better, prevent injury, and build strength and mobility through precise, mindful movement.

If you’d like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch 💜

Lack of regulation for specialist classes leaves UK fitness enthusiasts at risk, say professional bodies

20/03/2026

✨ New Reformer Pilates Class – Designed for Active Aging ✨

Starting this Monday at 1:45pm (45-minute sessions)

Have you always been curious about Reformer Pilates but thought:
“I’m too old…”
“I’m too stiff…”
“It’s not for me…”

Think again 💪

Pilates is for you — especially if you want to improve strength, mobility, balance, and confidence as you age.

🌿 Gentle, supportive, and tailored for over 65s
🌿 Build strength without strain
🌿 Improve flexibility at your own pace
🌿 Feel more confident in your body

🎉 Special Intro Offer 🎉
Never tried Pilates before?
Over 65?

Get a mini induction session for just £25 to help you feel comfortable and confident before joining the class.

This is your time to move better, feel stronger, and enjoy exercise in a welcoming space 💙

📩 Message now to book your spot – limited spaces available!

06/03/2026

✨ International Women’s Day Pilates ✨

Celebrate the strength, wellbeing, and powerful energy of women this International Women’s Day with Pilates with Kara. 💜

This special session is dedicated to honouring the incredible strength within every woman — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through mindful movement, breath, and connection, we’ll celebrate the power of women’s energy, resilience, and the importance of taking time to nurture ourselves.

Pilates is a beautiful way to reconnect with your body, build strength, improve posture, and support overall wellbeing — and what better way to do it than surrounded by a supportive community of women.

Whether you come with friends or join us solo, this session is about celebrating women, empowering each other, and moving together.

🧘‍♀️ Pilates with Kara – International Women’s Day Special📅 Sunday 8th March💷 £14 per person

Come move, breathe, and celebrate the strength and spirit of women.

Book now via gymcatch

01/03/2026

Stuck for something special to treat your mum with this Mother’s Day? 💐

Give her a gift that’s more than flowers… give her the start of a beautiful journey to wellness. And why not make it even more special by coming along with her? 💕

Our Mother’s Day Reformer Pilates Package is just £35 (worth £47) and includes:

✨ 1-hour Reformer Induction – Sunday 15th March at 11:10am
✨ 1 Reformer Class Pass – to use at one of our scheduled classes

The induction will get you safely and confidently started on the reformer, helping you become familiar with the Pilates repertoire and equipment before joining a class.

🌿 Benefits of Reformer Pilates:
• Improves posture and core strength
• Supports joint health with low-impact, controlled movements
• Builds long, lean muscle tone
• Enhances flexibility and mobility
• Helps reduce back pain
• Boosts overall wellbeing and body confidence

It’s the perfect way to invest in her health, strength and confidence — and create some lovely time together too.

🎁 Gift vouchers available

Spaces are limited, so message us to book or purchase a voucher today!

19/02/2026

✨ Pilates Reformer is booming right now — but how do you know the difference between Pilates and fitness reformer? And more importantly… how do you decide which practice is right for you?

While both use the reformer machine, they are not the same.

Pilates is a fully integrated method developed by Joseph Pilates. Instructors are comprehensively trained in mat Pilates and have in-depth knowledge of the entire system. This includes a range of equipment: reformer, barrels, Wunda Chair, Cadillac, towers — and the ‘crown jewels’ of the method… the mat.

The reformer is just one element of the full Pilates method.

Fitness reformer classes can be a great workout, but they don’t always follow the depth, precision, and integrated principles of authentic Pilates training.

That’s why we offer a Pilates Reformer Induction ✨

Our induction gives you:
✔ A safe introduction to the equipment
✔ The fundamentals of Pilates
✔ Foundational exercises to prepare you for classes
✔ The confidence to join group sessions feeling capable and supported

We teach with precision and control, helping you activate the deep stabilising muscles that support you in sport, daily life, and overall wellbeing. Pilates is about working intelligently — not just working hard.

📅 Next Group Induction: 23rd February 2026
Small group environment
Fully insured BASI instructor with 500+ hours of comprehensive certification

If you’d like to understand more about the difference between fitness reformer and Pilates, read our blog here:
https://tinyurl.com/bddr4kvb

If you're curious about starting your Pilates journey the right way, this is your invitation 💛

06/02/2026

✨ Why we ask you to do a Reformer Pilates induction ✨

At The Pilates Room, your induction isn’t just a box-tick — it’s how we make sure you get the best (and safest) experience on the reformer.

🤍 Learn how the reformer works
🤍 Find the right spring settings for your body
🤍 Improve technique from day one
🤍 Reduce injury risk
🤍 Build confidence before joining group classes

Reformer Pilates is powerful — when it’s done properly. An induction allows our instructors to understand your body, your goals and any injuries, so we can support you every step of the way.

Ready to move better, feel stronger, and get more out of every class?

👉 Book your induction today via our gymcatch app

30/01/2026

Starting Pilates is an investment in your body, time & money — so starting well matters.

💫 Expert guidance
Our instructors are BASI trained with a minimum of 500 hours, educated across the full Pilates method — not shortcuts, not trends.

🛡️ Safety first, always
Learn correct technique, intelligent progressions, and the safe use of equipment so your body is supported from day one.

🧠 Strong foundations
You’ll learn the fundamental Pilates principles, building strength, control, mobility, and confidence the right way.

🏋️‍♀️ Quality equipment
Train on solid, professional apparatus that gives your body the feedback it needs to learn and move well.

🚗 Easy & convenient
Parking right outside = less stress, more consistency.

📈 Set yourself up to succeed
Starting in the Pilates room means you’re ready to transition into classes, protecting your investment — both financially and time-wise.

🌿 Feel the difference
Move better. Feel stronger. Improve your overall wellbeing.

✨ Start smart. Start strong. Start in the Pilates Room.

23/01/2026

Pilates has seen a huge surge in popularity recently — especially Reformer Pilates.
But here’s something many people don’t realise 👇

The Pilates industry in the UK is currently unregulated. This has led to a rise in training courses and studios using the name Pilates without upholding the integrity, depth, or standards of the original method.

(PTA) exists to protect the history, training, and integrity of Joseph Pilates’ work and to represent the method as it was intended.

I’m proud to be a PTA Registered Teacher. Being on the PTA Register guarantees professionalism because PTA teachers:

✔️ Hold appropriate qualifications
✔️ Have the skills and experience to teach the Pilates method safely and effectively
✔️ Adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics

When you choose a PTA Registered Teacher, you’re choosing quality, safety, and integrity.

✨ Want to begin your Pilates journey with confidence?
You can book a 1:1 private session or find out more about our Beginner Pilates courses — link in bio or DM us to learn more.