OptiMum Health and Fitness for Women Cambridge

My next course of Postnatal Pilates starts Tuesday September 10th 10:30am at Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington.
A class to reconnect, mobilise and strengthen your postnatal body.
A wonderful community of mums, and babies welcome too.

We focus on creating a strong foundation and honouring what your body has been through and where it is now, to build you up to doing more of the activities you love with confidence.

There are only a handful of spaces left. You can book using the link in bio or by signing up here

https://OptiMumBooking.as.me/catalog.php?owner=16270364&action=addCart&clear=1&id=1777859

Any questions let me know.

Classes for September term are almost all full. 😍

Thank you to those who are already signed up and I look forward to seeing you then.
If you are hoping to join our community classes in September you can book for the termly classes here. 👇

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=16270364

Mondays 9:15-10:00 | Women’s weights | Girton Garden Studio- FULL

Mondays 10:15-11:05 | Pilates | Mixed ability | Girton Garden Studio- 2 spaces left

Tuesdays 9:30-10:20 | Heat® | Women's Fitness class | Storey's Field Centre, Eddington- FULL

Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 | Postnatal Pilates | Storey’s Field Centre- 4 spaces left

Wednesday 9:15-10:05 | Gentle Pilates | Girton Garden Studio- FULL

Fridays 9:30-10:20 | Pilates | Mixed ability | Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington - FULL

www.optimumpersonaltraining.com

Focus on what feels good.

In classes last week some of the exercises we were doing were pretty challenging. It's so easy for our brains to focus on in what's hard about it and to stop. So instead we tried to focus on what felt great in our body in that moment. Ears, toes and teeth came out top. 😂

A small shift in what our brain attached to, that at least made us smile in that moment, and for that, made the exercise a little easier.

We can apply it to day to day too. It's so easy to focus on what's not going right or what doesn't feel good. Can you nudge your focus onto what is going right or what does feel good for you?

A review from a Scar massage client this week. 🥰

For some a few scar sessions might be what is needed over the space of some months to make changes, for others one session might be enough to release the tension that may have been there for years.
I am always amazed at the power soft tissue therapy can have.

I’m also very grateful to anyone who takes the time to write such positive feedback.

If you would like some help with your abdominal scar please do get in touch. September spaces going live next week.

A recent testimonial from one of my ladies. 🥰
Classes in our community are more than ‘just’ exercise but they can be about only that if that’s what you are looking for.

Classes designed for women at all life stages, with an emphasis on pelvic health.

It’s the last few weeks of term before the summer break and there are a few spaces available for some classes in Girton. 😊

Monday 9:30 Women’s weights class-
https://OptiMumBooking.as.me/?appointmentType=63198749

Wednesday Gentle Pilates- 9:15am
https://OptiMumBooking.as.me/?appointmentType=50774686

Wednesday Gentle Pilates - 10:30am
https://OptiMumBooking.as.me/?appointmentType=55551900

I saw this quote and it made me laugh out loud so thought I would share it.

Being a parent is not easy and you are not alone if you are finding it tough in any way.

There is a rare space in Pilates tomorrow ( Friday) at 9:30am in Eddington.

If you would like to join this lovely class of women you can book here 👇🏻

https://OptiMumBooking.as.me/?appointmentType=56161025

3 reasons to have scar massage therapy.

1. To improve functionality of the scar
2. To improve sensitivity of the scar
3. To improve the appearance of the scar

Scar therapy can help scars in so many ways including improving redness, pulling, tightness, restriction, numbness, itching, pinching, puckering and overhang.

I offer abdominal scar massage during the week at my home studio in Girton. Get in touch if you would like to know more.

A little reminder for those who are new to my classes this term.

What to expect when you come to a class of mine.

1. A warm welcome. I’m always super grateful that anyone has chosen to join my class when there are so many options out there. It's never taken for granted.

2. No judgement. There is no expectation on any class member when entering the class. It’s your class, so you choose how hard you want to work. Of course I’ll be there encouraging and cheerleading along the way. Some days you might not be there solely for the exercise but maybe for the community, to switch off from life outside or because you know just moving a little will help.

3. A lot of coaching. I give lots of coaching/ cueing for a few reasons. To help those who are auditory learners understand what they should be doing. If I notice someone doing a movement that needs correction I will always start with a verbal cue. I also think it’s really useful to give tips so anyone wanting to workout at home is informed. Understanding how your body works is empowering.

4. A friendly community. I seem to attract the loveliest for women. No cliques. Women who support each other.

5. A lay down. At some point we will always lay down, and boy it always feels good

6. Fun. Well I think it is, and hope that comes across, helping everyone to enjoy their time. I tell bad jokes. I just can’t help myself and sometimes I think to myself 'zip it Nikki', but I appreciate the laughs even if they are just humouring me. It might also be the lightest part of someones day so if we can raise a smile that’s a win for me.

7. A holistic approach to fitness. It’s not just about the exercise. Knowing what is going on for each of my ladies before they start gives me a better understanding of how I can give advice and support them in class.

8. Enough experience to provide a suitable version of each exercise based on who is in the class- I know who has what going on before every class and plan/ coach accordingly.

9. I miss members when they aren’t there or can’t come anymore. My community is very small and even though you may feel like you are just one person in my class, we notice when you aren’t there.

10. Empathy. You won’t get a ‘no excuses’ vibe in my class. More so a conversation about what is going on for you. Once you feel supported you might have greater capacity to push yourself more with exercise.
I come from a dance background and it was very much the vibe back in the day for teachers to shout and lead through creating fear and shame. It didn’t work for me, or for most of the girls. It sucks the joy out of it. It wasn’t until I finally had a kind teacher in my late teens that I really improved. Movement should be fun.

11. If you are unable to make a class that week a chance to make it up in another class.

12. A large network of body-experts (physios/ dieticians/ acupuncturists/Osteos/ hormone specialists /other coaches etc) in Cambridge to refer onto when I don’t know the answers, can’t help or it’s out of my scope of practice.

13. Music- An opportunity to sing or dance to the music if that makes you feel good. Always encouraged.

14. 23 years experience of coaching fitness and many qualifications. I am always learning. I’ve seen a lot in those years and know how much the industry has changed. I also know exactly how I want to be part of it, and what bits don’t serve the women I work with.

15. A listening ear if you need it, space if you don't.

16. Leaving feeling better than when you arrived.

Can't wait for you to join us.

Sam Grady Photography photo credit

Eddington, North West Cambridge Development

Classes start again on Monday. 🥰

A few spaces left on some Mondays and Wednesdays but all other days are waitlist. Fancy being on the waitlist for when spaces come up? You can put your name down here. https://forms.gle/NfqMYfLGwBfk71Pn9

To sign up for all classes you can visit here.
https://www.optimumpersonaltraining.com/book-online/

It’s 9 years today since my youngest was born.

Here are 9 things I have learnt from you.

1. That being a mum is both the most rewarding and hardest job in the world. A constant stream of contradictions. Feeling like you’ve nailed it and the next that you are epically failing. Believing you have one thing sussed whilst new challenges pop up putting you right back in your place. But… seeing what a wonderful person you are is reassurance something is going right.

2. I don’t understand Pokémon cards

3. Will there always be balls of different sizes in every room in our house?

4. Hearing your laugh fills my whole body with warmth.

5. Will socks ever make it into the washing basket?

6. When you are unwell my heart feels it.

7. Mum’s bodies find a new way to be after giving birth (and you were a large baby). You were worth every change that was made to my body.

8. To see how grateful you are for the little things, reminds us all to be more thankful.

9. I’ve entered into embarrassing mum territory with both children now. I fear there is no turning back.

Happy birthday little one.

Summer term here we come. ☀️

Classes restart this week and I can’t wait to see all of my lovely ladies including some new mums (and babies) for postnatal Pilates starting Tuesday. 🧑‍🍼

I have one space in Wednesday Pilates at 9:15 and 10:30 but other than that all classes are full 🥳🥳.

Have a wonderful week.

🌱🌸Who’s joining us for our Leap Into Spring Wellness Workshop?
An afternoon of delicious movement, fascia release, wellness practices and connection .
A handful of spaces are still available and we would so love to share the afternoon with you.
Further details here.. https://www.rachaelmooreyoga.com/events/leap-into-spring to ask us any questions!

Rachael Moore Yoga & Wellbeing

Looking to keep moving over the Easter break ( or school holidays)?

We have a 3 week Pilates feel good course as part of the OptiMum home membership. For only £20 for the month you can access the Pilates course, alongside Barre workouts, Heat ( resistance based workouts), Rel-ease® sessions and more.

Sign in through our website on any device or through the App Momence.

You can also sign up today and get your first 7 days free.

No minimum contract.

https://momence.com/OptiMum-Health-and-Fitness-for-Women/membership/-OptiMum-Monthly-Membership-/19439

🌸This beautiful setting is the location for and mine Leap into Spring Workshop on April 20th!
Isn’t it gorgeous!
🌸Come and join us for an afternoon of movement, wellness practices and gorgeous connection with other like minded folk!
🌸We LOVED our winter workshop and we can not wait to share this one with you either! You can visit here for more details and booking.

Link in bio to book.
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Wow! Thanks everyone. *EDIT*- This class is now full 🥰🤱 There is a waitlist so get in touch if you would like to be added. ☺️

⭐️⭐️ Postnatal Pilates class starting April 16th in Cambridge⭐️⭐️

A 5 week course that will run on:

TUESDAYS 10:30-11:15am at Storey's Field Centre, Eddington.

A class for mums, to increase your well-being & confidence, improve your posture, reduce pain and regain core strength. Babies welcome.

Classes are with Nikki a pre and postnatal specialist, APPI Pilates Instructor and Holistic Core Restore® Coach.

More details can be found here 👇
Any questions please ask 😃

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=16270364

https://www.optimumpersonaltraining.com/

I have been nominated for Best Fitness Instructor👇

Someone from my lovely community has nominated me for a Muddy Stilettos Award, which was lovely to hear and means a lot for a small business like mine.

Thanks to those who have already nominated.

If you enjoy my classes or have attended previous classes/courses in person or online your nomination would mean the world.
The last day to nominate is tomorrow.

To support me please Visit and

Choose:
Category: Best fitness instructor
Who: OptiMum Health and Fitness for Women:
Where: Cambridge

Thank you so much.🙏🏻

We are very much looking forward to this rejuvenating afternoon coming Saturday April 20th 14:15 at Storey's Field Centre. We hope you can join us.

https://www.rachaelmooreyoga.com/events/leap-into-spring

⭐️⭐️ Postnatal Pilates class starting April 16th in Cambridge⭐️⭐️

A 5 week course that will run on:

TUESDAYS 10:30-11:15am at Storey's Field Centre, Eddington.

A class for mums, to increase your well-being & confidence, improve your posture, reduce pain and regain core strength. Babies welcome.

Classes are with Nikki a pre and postnatal specialist, APPI Pilates Instructor and Holistic Core Restore® Coach.

More details can be found here 👇

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=16270364

https://www.optimumpersonaltraining.com/

🥳🥳OptiMum is 6 this week! 🥳🥳

It's been a whirlwind few years, with so many moments of joy, a lot of hard work,
a growing community and a few bumps in the road, but we made it!

To thank everyone for all the support over the years I am running a giveaway.

PRIZES ON OFFER👇:

⭐️ A free term of classes ( 5 week term) for any of my classes, including any Pilates or Heat class.

⭐️ 6 Months Free OptiMum monthly on demand membership - Access to hundreds of workouts including Barre, Heat, weights, Release and Pilates.

To ENTER:
*Comment with Yes please
* Follow OptiMum Health and Fitness for Women by 11th March.

Winners will be announced 12th March. Good luck!!

I have a couple of spaces available for Pilates this Wednesday 10:30-11:20 in Girton (Thornton Way). All my other classes currently have waitlists so here is a chance to join us. ☺

A class suitable for beginners to pilates, postnatal women, injuries, and those preferring a slower pace of class.

https://OptiMumBooking.as.me/?appointmentType=55551900

Teaching my community of Women brings me so much joy. I am so grateful for every one of them .

That is all. ❤

Photo credit

For any new parents out there 👇

This Monday 4th March 1:30pm at Sawston Child and Family zone I will be chatting to new mums about their postnatal bodies and how you can look after them.

All welcome.

It's free. To book your place details are on the poster below. 😃

✨✨Only 2 spaces left in all my classes for the term re-starting next week. I may need to add another class to the timetable 😎.✨✨

1 SPACE for pay as you go- Tuesdays 9:30am Heat (women’s fitness) | Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington

Waitlist only - Wednesdays 9:15am Gentle pilates | Studio at Thornton Way

1 SPACE for term -Wednesdays 10:30am Gentle pilates | Studio at Thornton Way

Waitlist only - Fridays 9:30am Pilates |Mixed ability | Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington.

https://www.optimumpersonaltraining.com/book-online/

Any questions please get in touch.

If you are looking to move over the half term break I have a 3 week Feel good Pilates online course.
6 workouts that are no longer than 20 mins, so ideal to fit into a busy schedule.

All designed to help you feel great! 👇

https://momence.com/video/courses/9266/9156