Pilates & Me

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Whether your goal is to get healthier, more flexible, slimmer, a big bubble b***y, or just meet new friends, come and join our community and just get moving. There are plenty of classes and courses to choose from, and plenty more to come, including workshops and retreats!

Pilates & Me - Tunbridge Wells | Meetup Hello, I'm Merle, Pilates and Barre instructor, PT, girlfriend, catmom, stepmom, foodie, world traveller... And this is me living my best life!Pilates & Me is so much more than "just another fitness class". It is not only a place to start or continue your fitness journey and learn new techniques, bu

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A high-paced 45-minute fat burner with low-impact Pilates exercises at high-intensity intervals. Yep, no jumping!!

Yoga mat & small equipment will be provided. Perfect for beginners who have had some Pilates sessions before to intermediates to athletes.

Pilates & Fit, Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 8:30 AM | Meetup Pilates & Fit A high-paced 45-minute fat burner with low-impact Pilates exercises at high-intensity intervals. Yep, no jumping!! Yoga mat & small equipment will be provide

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Interested in Pilates, nutrition and fitness? Join us for a coffee, a chat and a chance to meet new people.

Balance has always been a challenge - and I don't just mean in the studio. We'll all agree finding balance in life is just as tricky at times. It is something that has to be practiced if you want to improve... in your food choices and exercise, in the amount of time spent at work vs at home, in self care vs taking care of others, in choosing your mood and attitude.

And sometimes, to find your balance, you need to let go of holding on so tightly and trust that you've gor this!
Coming up to full summer, let's all reassess and relax.

Today I decided to treat myself to a gorgeous Rose & Pistachio cupcake and coconut iced coffee from the lush in Tunbridge Wells. Not only did I support a buzzing local business, but also did it guilt-free, which is a new experience I'm coming to terms with. Gone are the days where I counted calories - even a sprinkle of cinnamon wasnt overlooked and had to justify itself! No, Im not the ripped 40 year old body with a 6-pack and 16% bodyfat anymore. Neither am I the insecure and overweight 20 year old.
I am somewhere in the middle now. But Im defo up there in terms of happiness and am learning not to guilt-trip and chastise myself every time I enjoy a glass of wine or a treat. Trust me, I still work hard in the gym and in my classes... I just got better at balancing it all.

What do you think?..................
You'd be surprised to find out the correct answer is ✅️ ALL OF THE ABOVE ✅️

PS. Pre-natal ladies are welcome! Please always follow the advice your midwife / doctor prescribes in terms if being healthy enough to exercises.

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Rome wasn't built in a day! You need a good foundation to perfect and advance any exercise:
- knowledge (understanding the technique and building it up from the basic to the advanced position),
- proprioception (sensing where your head/body/limbs are in relation to the floor / each other),
- core / overall strength,
- consistency (practice makes perfect).

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Neutral spine vs. Imprinted spine:

The difference between these spinal positions and knowing exactly how to achieve them is key for safe exercising during Pilates.

NEUTRAL spine mimics the natural standing position - with better alignment - where there is a slight natural curve in the lumbar spine (lower back). The p***c bone should neither be higher nor lower than the hip bones. Often in Pilates, you will be asked to start in 'neutral spine'. Most exercises start in this position, especially when one or both feet are on the floor. 👉 It is especially important to assume neutral spine when lying in supine with both legs extended, to ensure your ribs ard 'tucked' ie. not protruding and causing and extended arch in the back.

If you are new to Pilates, an easy method to check that you are in neutral spine is to form a triangle with your hands (thumbs and forefingers touching), placing finertips on pelvic bone and palms on hip bones. The triangle should be parallel to the floor.

IMPRINTED spine combines a slight posterior pelvic tilt and elongates the lumbar spine. Your instructor will often initiate this position by syaing 'tuck under' meaning tilt your pelvis as if you are about to start a bridge position or 'pull your navel towards your spine and press your lower back into the floor'.

Imprinting stabelizes the hips, activates the obliques and protects the lower back when you elevate both feet unsupported off the floor.

All of this and more will be covered step by step in the Pilates & Fundamentals I 6-week course starting Tuesday evening

There is still time to sign up on www.pilatesandme.fit

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Hurray for a long weekend!! I hope you have lovely plans and that you get a bit of time for selfcare, relaxation and reflection.

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Pilates helps maintain bone strength, improve balance and muscle strength.

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New course starting soon! Beginner Pilates course starting on May 30th. Every Tuesday at 18.30 - 19.30 (6-weeks). If you want to help alleviate lower back pain or want better posture, this course is for you!!

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Free Introductory session: Pilates & Pure. A contemporary mat Pilates class for everybody with focus on core and pelvic floor strength.
Level: Novice - Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
When: Monday, May 15th, 17.30
Where: Oakley Fitness Tunbridge Wells
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Promo code: PUREINTRO
Limited spaces!

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Free Introductory session: Pilates & BARRE. A Pilates-based Barre session to tone and sculpt legs, b***y, abs and arms.
Level: Beginner to Advance
When: Saturday, May 13th, 10.00
Where: Oakley Fitness Tunbridge Wells
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Promo code: BARREINTRO
Limited spaces!

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Free Introductory session: Pilates & LOW-HIIT. A Pilates-based low impact (no jumping) high interval intensity training for a good fatburning session.
Level: Beginner to Advance
When: Saturday, May 13th, 9.10
Where: Oakley Fitness Tunbridge Wells
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Promo code: HIITINTRO
Limited spaces.

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I love this message, so powerful! New chances everyday! We all have the choice to become a better version of ourselves.
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A special thank you to my lovely friend, Master Pilates & Barre Trainer and business coach Sandrine Gasnier for your continued support and guidance as mentor, and for always sharing your knowledge and vibrant energy 💕 You always want others to succeed and are one of the most generous and kind people I know!

A special thank you to my lovely friend, Master Pilates & Barre Trainer and business coach Sandrine Gasnier for your continued support and guidance as mentor, and for always sharing your knowledge and vibrant energy 💕 You always want others to succeed and are one of the most generous and kind people I know!

A good instructor tells you what to do. A great instructor shows you how to do it!

What is Pilates? Why is it so popular? Is it right for me?

To clear a common misconception, it is not "like yoga". I could write a comparison, but instead I will tell you a bit about Pilates. The full-body exercises are controlled, coordinated movements with strong focus on the core and pelvic floor muscles (think of the group of trunk and hip muscles that form a corset around your waist). It is low-impact exercise form which improves posture and alignment, mobility and flexibility (at any age!) strengthens muscles and joints, and is often recommended by professionals for rehabilitation and/or injury prevention.

If you a prone to lower back pain, have poor posture, joint pain, have injuries, want to increase your flexibility or just try something new, then contact me for trial session.

Hello and welcome!

I'm Merle, Pilates and Barre instructor, PT, girlfriend, catmom, stepmom, foodie, world traveller... And this is me living my best life!

Pilates & Me is so much more than "just another class". It is not only a place to start or continue your fitness journey, but a space for getting to know new people, learn new skills, share recipes, there will be meetups and workshops and retreats...

Watch this space! And if you're up for it, come and join us!

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