Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a low-impact exercise method designed to strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance posture through controlled movements. It focuses on building core strength while connecting your mind and body, which is why it’s often called a “mindful movement practice.” Whether you’re lying on a mat or using specialised equipment like a reformer, Pilates challenges you to move with precision and control. It’s great for people of all fitness levels, helping to tone, build endurance, and even relieve stress. Pilates isn’t just a workout—it’s a way to feel stronger, move better, and live more comfortably in your body! 

What are the benefits of doing Pilates regularly?

Pilates is so much more than just exercise—it’s a way to strengthen your body, improve your posture, and feel amazing from the inside out. Whether you’re looking to ease back pain, build core strength, lose weight, or just move with more confidence, Pilates can help. Plus, it’s gentle yet challenging, so anyone can do it, no matter where you’re starting from! 

Who invented Pilates?

Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates, a German-born physical trainer. He developed the method in the early 20th century, originally calling it “Contrology.” Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were deeply connected, and his exercises focused on improving strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. He first created the practice to help rehabilitate injured soldiers during World War I and later refined it to help dancers and athletes improve their performance and recover from injuries. Today, his method has evolved but still honours his original principles: precision, control, breath, relaxation, alignment, flowing movements and a strong mind-body connection. 

How does the online Pilates membership (Pilates Pathway) work?

It’s super simple! Once you sign up, you’ll get instant access to a growing library of Pilates workouts designed for all levels. Whether you’ve got 10 minutes or an hour, there’s something for you. You can follow along on your own schedule, and I’ll be right there guiding you every step of the way—just like having me in your living room!

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• Gain access to the 'Practice Zone' to master 30+ individual exercises at your own pace with the exercise catalogue, until you feel confident to flow in a full workout.

• Explore 'Insight Workshops' for visual learning that deepens your understanding of Pilates and its principles - Mind Body Connection, Technique, Form, Skills, Injury Prevention, How Not To and Lifestyle! Examples include: Desk Workers, Anxiety & Stress Relief, Morning and Evening routines plus much more. 

• Access to the 'Pilates Library' - a treasure trove of supportive resources, guidance and detailed descriptions - such as maintaining a Neutral Spine, Healthy Living Tips, Correct Breathing, Anatomy, Alignment and Modifications plus much more!

• Stay on track with 'Downloadable Trackers' to monitor your progress, health, nutrition and goals. 

• Challenge yourself with '30 Day Challenges' for body sculpting, abs, lifting glutes and mastering the plank plus more.

• A FREE 'Monthly Zoom Class' with other members of the community, a mixed ability session to connect, move and grow. Collaborate with other members on similar journeys.

• Finally, once you feel confident, embark on your 10 level 'Pilates Pathway' starting at beginner and progressing to more advanced as you complete each level. This programme is designed to strengthen all areas of your body and improve flexibility. Learn, practice and then follow the complete journey at your own pace and repeat it as many times as you need for continuous growth. Each level has 5 hours of workouts before progressing onto the next level, plus earn badges for your hard work and share with the rest of the community.

• Your never alone on your pathway, full access to connect with me directly for guidance, advice, tips and support to help you stay motivated to achieve your goals.

How Often should I do Pilates?

I recommend doing Pilates at least 3 times a week if you can (if not more), even if you are only able to commit to a 15 minute workout. You will feel so much better for it! However, don’t be hard on yourself, do what you can to start with and see how you get on! 

How do I do Pilates if I have injuries or a medical condition?

I always advise speaking to a medical professional, be it a doctor, physiotherapist or chiropractor and always ask them BEFORE you commit to a new exercise routine if it is safe to do so! However, Pilates is generally very safe and often IMPROVES many conditions such as chronic lower back, hip and knee pain! If you are pre or post natal or have osteoporosis, you need to try specialised Pilates classes as you will be restricted from doing quite a lot of the standard exercises! 

Where can I access your FREE workouts?

All of my FREE workouts are on Youtube! Make sure you click here and subscribe! Also join our FREE community to access a weekly schedule of 15-30 minute workouts which you can do at your own pace. This is a great way to do my workouts if you are limited on funds! 

What equipment do I need for your online Pilates classes?

All you really need to get started is a comfy mat and a little space to move! If you want to take things up a notch, some resistance bands or light weights can be fun additions as well as a Pilates ball and Magic circle, but they’re totally optional (I will always suggest other household objects that you may be able to use)! I also have some amazing product recommendations to help you get the most out of your practice! Click here to see them: