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Still on hold for groups! 😥 Following the news

Still on hold for groups! 😥

Following the news from Nicola Sturgeon Edinburgh is being kept in tier 3 which means we are still unable to reopen for groups.

Our online classes and private 1:1s will continue as normal. To book search for Pointe Ahead Pilates on @mindbody or via our website in the bio.

We accept all shapes and sizes at the studio! 🥰

We accept all shapes and sizes at the studio! 🥰

@neffiethecockapoo has arrived to be our studio do

@neffiethecockapoo has arrived to be our studio dog... she loved her first day and is already melting the clients hearts! 💕

Day 3 and I had to go to work... I got put in this pen where I was ignored whilst the human worked on these strange Pilates Reformers. At least I had a lovely den to hide in and was very comfortable falling asleep. Once they’d finished I got lots of fuss and was loved by everyone! ☺️💕 ⁣.⁣
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Very excited to introduce you our newest member of

Very excited to introduce you our newest member of the team... Neffie! She will be working as a teaching assistant during classes to be a second eye on all of your hard work!

Join us tomorrow (Sat) at 09:30 for her first class! ☺️ Link in the bio!

Men do Pilates too! 💪 The fantastic advantage

Men do Pilates too! 💪

The fantastic advantage with the Pilates machines is that you can get a whole body workout and really feel the muscles working effectively. The resistance of the springs can either challenge you or make you feel safe. So whether you do very little exercise or are used to hardcore gym workouts these machines will give you the workout you want and then the teachers will help you with the workout you need! 🔥

We’re hoping for good news next week and that we will be able to reopen for group classes from the 13th Nov. 🤞

In the meantime we are offering Matt classes online and 1:1 private sessions at the studio. To book search for Pointe Ahead Pilates on @mindbody or via our website in the bio.

Exercise is so much better when you're having fun!

Exercise is so much better when you're having fun! 😊

Pilates works on your control, strength and flexibility but it is so much more enjoyable when you can enjoy what you’re doing. Rolling Like a Ball and Open Leg Rocker are wonderful to get you smiling at the same time. It taps into that childlike fun which helps release happy endorphins at the same time.

A class favourite (for some 😉) that is challenging yet enjoyable.

Want to give it a go? Why not join one of our online classes? To book search for Pointe Ahead Pilates on @mindbody or via our website in the bio

Who doesn't love a good spinal extension? Me! A

Who doesn't love a good spinal extension?

Me!

After two back operations I always shy away from a full spinal extension. Not because it causes pain but because the fear that it might cause pain is always lingering in the background. It is completely irrational as it's been 10 years since my last operation. I really don't have anything to worry about but still, every once in a while the fear creeps in. This means that I tense in the wrong places and struggle to achieve the full range on movement which my body is more than capable of.

Over time I have learnt to trust my body again. This has not been an overnight achievement, it has taken years, and is still a work in progress. In every session at the studio you can expect every muscle in your body to have been exercised in every direction. Some of it you will love because your body has a natural flexibility and strength and some of it will be really challenging... these are the exercises you most likely need. Over time however, the changes are obvious, the range of movement improves, the strength increases and your confidence in yourself will grow. As a teacher this is so wonderful to watch and I feel it is a privilege to guide people along their journey.

I have no idea when we will be able to open for group sessions at the studio but for now we are able to operate on a 1:1 basis for private clients and our Mat Classes are available online. If there are any changes then I'll update you as soon as possible. If you want to book in then search for Pointe Ahead Pilates on @mindbody or via our website in the bio.

Saturday morning's online Mat Class in 30 seconds

Saturday morning's online Mat Class in 30 seconds ☺️

The Saturday morning online class has been running now since the middle of March and it's such a pleasure to teach. It consists of gentle breathing and mobilisation exercises with occasional evilness thrown in to ensure everyone doesn't get too comfortable. The perfect way to start the weekend and wonderful to the see the progress being made by all who participate.

With the craziness of the world at the moment we have to find positives wherever we can. The advantage of online classes is that as long as you have an internet connection you can join from anywhere in the world. We regularly have clients joining from all parts of the UK, France and Denmark making everyone feel that little more connected to each other during these strange times.

Jumping into the weekend! Pilates has so many be

Jumping into the weekend!

Pilates has so many benefits and it doesn't always have to be about slow, small movements... the jumpboard is a fabulous way of getting the burn in the thighs and elevating the heart rate. One of the massive advantages of this is that because you are lying down you are very well supported throughout the body, especially the spine. Advantatges of rasining the heart rate is an increase in endorphins which help relieve stress and pain and a reduction in cortisol levels which can cause anxiety and the fight or flight response.

Not many people have a Reformer at home so just getting outside, raising the heart rate on a walk and enjoying the fresh air has so many benefits that whilst we are navigating through life at the moment take adavange of the things we can control and try to let go of the things we can't.

We are unable to reopen for group classes on Monday. We're still keeping optimistic and the next announcement will be on the 10th Nov with us hopefully able to reopen for groups on the 13th Nov. In the meantime we are still open for private 1:1 sessions and our group online Mat classes will be still taking place for the foreseeable future. To book search for Pointe Ahead Pilates on @mindbody or via our website in the bio.

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