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After 16 years at Crown & Sandys, all seven Monday ‘Me..time’ Pilates classes are moving to The Ballroom at The Holt Fleet from 2 November. Discover our new home, what makes the classes different, and how to join us.

What does your body need to do for you? For some of us, it needs to cope with eight hours sitting at a desk. For others, it needs to swing a golf club, run, cycle, garden, ride a horse, lift children, carry shopping or simply get through a busy day without an aching back or stiff neck. And for all of us, we’d quite like it to keep doing those things for as long as possible. That, in a nutshell, is what Move Well for Life means to me. A little bit of Me..time history Many years ago, around 16...

Have you ever stopped to think about your posture? It may seem like a small and insignificant thing, but good posture plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore why posture is important and how it can benefit us. What is Posture? Posture refers to the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. It is the alignment of our body parts, including the head, neck, shoulders, spine, and hips. Good posture involves maintaining the natural curves of the spine, which allows the body to function...

When it comes to improving athletic performance, athletes are constantly seeking new ways to gain an edge. One method that has gained popularity in recent years is Pilates. But can this exercise technique really make a difference in an athlete's performance? Let's take a closer look. What is Pilates? Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. It was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century and has since been adopted by athletes of all levels. The exercises in Pilates are designed to improve strength, balance, and coordination, making it an...

Pilates Is Not a Resolution —It’s a Weekly Habit (Just Like Brushing Your Teeth) Every January, we tell ourselves the same things: “I should move more.”“I should get stronger.”“I should look after my body better.” And yet… by February, most of those good intentions quietly fade. Not because we don’t care — but because we’ve been taught to think of movement as optional, or something you only do when you’re already fit, flexible, motivated, or have loads of spare time. But what if Pilates wasn’t something you tried to fit in? What if it was simply part of your body care routine...