Move with May

I help people build strength, mobility & confidence with personalized movement.

My approach blends functional strength training, Pilates, yoga & therapeutic practices to support pain relief, injury recovery & real-life strength.

08/03/2026

Today I was reminded of how often we underestimate ourselves with my own self doubts.

Sometimes we decide we can’t do something before we even try.
Sometimes the world decides that for us based on how we look.

But every week I see women challenge those beliefs.

Women who don’t see themselves as “gym people”.
Women who have spent years believing they’re not capable.
Women who’ve been judged before they’ve even started.

And yet they show up.

When I asked one of my clients if she would be in my photos she said she was happy to. She wanted people to see that fat people aren’t lazy — that they train and work hard too.

That stuck with me.

Strong doesn’t have a look.
And strength isn’t just what we can do physically.

Sometimes strength is simply showing up and giving yourself the chance to try.

Happy International Women’s Day to the women doing just that.

03/03/2026

People think lifting weights causes injuries.
It doesn’t.
What causes injury?
• Not having the strength for the demands of your life
• Lifting with improper form
• Not using your core and glutes to stabilize
• Jumping to weights you’re not ready for
• Compensating because you’re weak somewhere else
Strength training — done properly — builds resilience.
It teaches your body to:
✔️ Stabilize
✔️ Produce force
✔️ Absorb force
✔️ Use the right muscles at the right time
That’s what protects you.

01/03/2026

Real example of the importance of strength training, especially as we age.
I am so proud of her progress 👏🏽.

Recently I questioned what I'm doing as a personal trainer and then I remembered her journey.
This is why I do what I do.

Not for crossfit, Hyrox, competitions or a bikini body.

But to help people live their life fully.

27/02/2026

Trying to be more consistent posting but I've been overthinking my posts and not posting so I thought I'd post something eye catching 🤪
Have you tried this before?
This was my first time doing this with resistance bands and omg.
Coach .s at has got creative ways to get those muscles on fire

17/02/2026

New classes at .active.club
With .may

💪🏽 Strength & Stretch | Tuesdays 5:00 PM

A full-body strength class built around fundamental movement patterns we use in daily life: push, pull, hinge, squat, and lunge.

2 focused circuits. 3 exercises each. 3 sets each.

Simple. Structured. Effective.

Finish with targeted stretching to release muscle tension and restore range of motion.

• All levels

• Full Body Strength

• Stretch & Recovery

🧘🏽‍♀️ Functional flow | 6:30 PM

A balanced mix of mobility and gentle strength to improve stability, posture, and overall movement quality.

Blending elements of yoga, Pilates, and functional strength, this class focuses on the hip stabilizers, deep core, and upper back to support better alignment and reduce office-related tension. Light dumbbells and resistance bands are used to enhance muscle activation and expand movement patterns beyond traditional mat work.

• All levels
• Stability & Posture
• Mobility Focused

14/02/2026

My valentine was born on valentines day, happy birthday my love 😘. He's on a work trip today but surprised me last week.
He told me we were going to a an art workshop and then the park that's on the other side of the city so to pack clothes for dinner cause we won't come home after.
We met at the place for the art workshop at 2, his ride was late so I went straight to the art studio and the guy was confused because we were supposed to start at 3 😅.
The art studio is in a hotel. And then he arrives and checks us in to the hotel. I had no idea! We weren't going to the park, he had a spa booked for after art workshop and stay at the hotel for dinner. He packed my clothes for me and forgot his own clothes 🙈 worried I was on to him about the hotel but I had no idea.
On top of all of that he surprises me with a gift and card when we enter the hotel room.
I can't believe I had no idea.
I don't know how to top that for him cause it's his birthday! 😅

12/01/2026

A late new year post.

Around the new year, a lot of people say “new year, new energy, new me” — but we don’t automatically reset just because the calendar changes. So for anyone who didn’t feel that shift right away — I feel you.

My energy and mood weren’t great by the end of 2025.
Yes, travel can help you feel refreshed. I was lucky to have a trip planned for NYE, but people don’t talk enough about how tiring travel can be. I had two trips in December and needed proper recovery time at home after each 😅.

I’m going to share something personal — I was on antidepressants for many years and stopped a few months ago. It’s been an adjustment, and I’ve realized I may need to stay on them. I also took hormones for my period last month, which really affected my mood. So I wasn’t really in the New Year spirit.

While writing this, I realized how off my mood was. It was our 2-year marriage anniversary on Dec 28th and we actually had a really lovely celebration, but I was moody instead of appreciative. Year two of marriage was tough — we fought a lot, especially in December — but we always manage to work it out through patience (his😅) and communication.

Our NYE trip was to Koh Khao and Koh Phangan with his family. It was last minute, but we ended up going to the full moon party just us 2. I stopped drinking and partying four years ago because it wasn’t healthy for me and affected my mental health. I’ve been content with quieter nights, and I appreciate that my husband is the same. Going together reminded me that partying doesn’t have to be a group thing — and that we need more nights like that.

Partying after so long made me think I need to go out more. I recently saw a post that said, “when your ‘healthy life’ starts feeling… lonely.” It resonated. Before settling here six years ago, I moved countries almost every year growing up and went out constantly in my adult years abroad — it was mentally and physically exhausting. I haven’t always had the energy to put myself out there and build community, but it’s something I’ve been missing.

So for 2026, I want more connection and community — while still protecting my energy, Finding balance, not extremes.

12/10/2025

I’m excited to be co-hosting a workshop on the postpartum experience - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I’ll be joined by Jade, a counselor and mom of a one-year-old, who’ll lead a check-in on the emotional side of postpartum: the identity shifts, the guilt, the pressure to do it all, and how your sense of self can shift after becoming a parent.

I’ll be guiding the movement side and covering:

Why pain shows up in your neck, back, and shoulders — and how to relieve or prevent it

What’s really going on with your core (including diastasis recti)

How 360° breathing, pelvic floor activation, posture, and real-life strength can support your body during pregnancy and after birth.

In my work, I’ve seen how much postpartum recovery actually begins during pregnancy.

Prenatal and postnatal movement isn’t just about being gentle or stretching.
It’s about building the kind of strength and awareness you need for everyday life: feeding, carrying, picking up your baby, shifting positions, getting off the floor — without feeling worn down.

I’m May — a movement coach who works with clients across life stages, including pregnancy and postpartum. I specialize in helping people feel strong, safe, and capable in their bodies — especially if they’ve felt disconnected, intimidated by exercise, or unsure where to start.

What I love most about this work is being able to adapt movement in the moment.
Your body is constantly changing — your practice should respect that.

🗓️ Sunday November 23rd, 10am - 12pm

Swipe for the QR code to sign up or
DM me if you have any questions

30/06/2025

✨JUST LAUNCHED✨
Most people think you need more in-person sessions to see results.
But real progress? It happens when your workouts fit your life.

That’s exactly why I created Rhythm Virtual Training — for people who want strength, confidence, and real body awareness, without feeling overwhelmed, pressured, or lost in generic workout apps.

✔ Personalized monthly workout plans
✔ Pain-aware modifications for injury history & energy levels
✔ Mobility, flexibility, and posture work — not just strength
✔ Guided meditations & breathwork for stress relief
✔ Real feedback, demo videos made for you, and optional live sessions (online or in-person in Bangkok)

It's not just about exercise. It's about building strength, ease, and the capacity to take on life — with better sleep, improved digestion, and real confidence in your body.

Ready to feel stronger, more supported, and more at home in your body?
💛 Tap the link in my bio or DM me "Rhythm" to get started.

18/06/2025

“It’s okay to not be okay.”
But sometimes, that space of rest or reflection…
slowly turns into avoidance, numbness, or getting stuck.

There’s a difference between rest and checking out.
Between sitting with your feelings and sinking into them.

A lot of us think the “signs” we’re not okay have to be extreme—
like drinking too much or having a breakdown.
But often, it’s the subtle stuff we overlook.

For me?
It’s binge-watching Netflix late at night—not to unwind, but to escape.
It’s disappearing from Instagram right after I tell myself I’m going to be consistent again.
I don’t post when I’m not okay. I post after I’ve come through it.

And when I notice that?
That’s when I know: I need to check in.

Not to push myself.
Not to force a bounce-back.
But to pause and ask:
“What do I really need right now?”

Support?
Rest?
Movement?
Connection?

💭 Your signs might be different.
They might even surprise you.

💬 What’s one of yours?
Drop it below—you might help someone else feel seen.

📌 Save this for when you need the reminder.

01/06/2025

You don’t need a full hour to build strength.
You just need a plan that works with your real life.

Most of my clients are moms — juggling work, kids, meals, sleep (or lack of it), and everything in between.

They know strength training is important — to prevent muscle loss, protect their joints, and feel stronger as they age.
But time, energy, and not knowing where to even start often gets in the way.

👉 That’s exactly why I created Rhythm Coaching — to make strength training simple, flexible, and sustainable for busy women.

📩 DM me MOVEMENT if you want a sneak peek.

👇 Tell me below — what usually gets in the way of your workouts? ⏰😴