As the world starts getting used to a new normal we are inviting you back to class. We would like to assure you that our studio classes are perfectly safe and we’re following all the Covid guidelines. With limited spaces, hand sanitiser on entry and exit, social distancing at all times, regular cleaning and all bookings taken online. Maybe you used to be fit and healthy and lived life to the full, but due to lockdown, an injury, having children, gaining weight or not having the time, your health and fitness has decreased. As we head into this summer season we have lots of courses on offer with studio classes, Zoom classes and Pilates on demand. You choose the option that’s right for you. You may be returning to Pilates or trying it for the first time. You’ve decided once and for all that you need to do something NOW because it’s time and you deserve to be happy. You want to work through a plan, see results quickly, and know you are moving forward creating a healthier lifestyle and building up your immunity. Here’s how you can do just that; Your Options Studio Classes – from September I will be offering classes in the studio on a Wednesday and Thursday evening. There are limited spaces available and they will be subject to new guidelines for us to follow.  Have no fear though as there will still be the same amount of ‘Sam’ crazy! Zoom Classes – A Live class four times a week where we meet online using the Zoom Platform from the comfort of your own space. If you’re new to Sam H Pilates, you’ll need to do a 30 minute 121 session with Sam (via Zoom) before your first class. (Zoom is a very easy platform and we’ll make sure you know how to log on). Pilates on Demand – An online program where you can access Pilates workouts whenever and wherever you like. https://www.samhpilates.com/pilates-pure-simple/

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Second session on the bike since I broke my arm, complete with bespoke homemade sling when arm get tired. Felt great to be back on the bike 😁💪🏼🚴🏽‍♀️😅 #alwaysanoption #thisgirlcan #positivity #determination #fitness #keepgoing

Here's a thought - the only thing we are ever dealing with is a thought and a a thought can be changed. No matter what the problem is, our experiences are just outer effects of inner thoughts.  Even self-hatred is only hating a thought you have about yourself.  If you have  thought that says, ''I'm a bad person'' it produces a feeling and you buy into that feeling.  However, if you don't have that thought, you won't have the feeling.  Change the thought and the feeling must go. This is only to show us where we get many of our beliefs, but we shouldn't use this information as an excuse to stay stuck in our pain.  It doesn't matter how long we have had a negative pattern, the past has no power over us.  The point of power is in the present moment. Believe it or not, we choose our thoughts We habitually think the same thought over and over so it doesn't seem we are choosing the thought, but we di make the original choice. We can refuse to think certain thoughts.  Look how often you have refused to think a positive thought about yourself.  The same can apply to a negative thought. Most of us have suffered self-hatred or guilt to one degree or another.  This we impact on how our lives work.  So, the less we have, the better our lives will work on all levels. Sending lots of happy thoughts to you Sam xx #thoughts #bekindtoyourself #positiveoutlook #lessstress

 It's already been over a week since I fell off my bike resulting in a fractured elbow and some very large bruises on my leg which seem to have met in the middle of my calf running from my knee all the way down to my foot! I was actually thinking of creating a new colour for the Dulux paint chart called Bruised Purple.  I don't think it would be that out of place next to Deep Plum, Magic Magenta, Vibrant Violet, Awesome Aubergine -  see where I'm going with this?! I'm gradually getting more mobility in my arm and shoulder and the pain is considerably less than it was.  I still can't get my right hand close enough to my face to put my contact lens in but I can now put on mascara with my left hand - big achievement! All being well I should be out of my sling towards the end of next week and starting on my next set of rehab exercises. Thank you so much for all the lovely messages I've received, it has really lifted my spirits, especially when the pain and discomfort has had me in tears.  I will be taking note of my own words - 'Always an Option' and 'Challenge without Compromise' and as my arm heals I will of course bring you more variation on exercises and some new challenges. #bike #mascara #achieve #progress #bruises #rehab #carltoddclinic

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Men On Mats Men on mats is probably a term you haven’t come across very much.  But did you know that Pilates is for any body not just women?  You may think that there is some stigma around men doing Pilates, but you’d be wrong. You may be surprised to hear that we still do squats, planks and press ups and some of the moves will get your heart racing.  We also work on more focused isolation exercises to balance the body working from the inside out. Here’s a few of the benefits my Men On Mats have achieved: Recovery from injury Increased flexibility Recovery from illness Better mental health Slowing degenerative illnesses Increased running endurance All round improved sports performance But don’t take my word for it. Here are a few of my Men On Mats happy to share their Pilates journey with you. https://www.samhpilates.com/men-on-mats/ #menonmats #swindonpilates #notjustforwomen #carltoddclinic #mentalhealthawareness #backcare #recoveryfrominjury

Set Your Goals Goals are ultimately ‘dreams without a deadline.’ Get clear on exactly what it is you’d like to achieve.  The goal should be realistic to you, but be enough of a stretch to feel exciting and make you a little nervous. For the next 30 days here’s a little exercise for you to do every day.  It will only take 10 minutes and will give you amazing clarity and focus if you complete all 30 days. Pick somewhere you know you won’t get any interruptions.  It’s also important that you are not feeling overtired or emotionally stressed, so pick a time when you feel your calmest. You’ll need a blank piece of paper and a pen. Start writing down your personal goals in bullet point form.  Just let them flow steadily onto the paper without stopping to think ‘Is that actually achievable though?’ There are no rules about how long or short the list list needs to be.  When you’ve finished the exercise put the piece of paper into a folder – NOT IN THE BIN. Then you do the same each day for 30 days, without looking at the previous day’s list.  You will find that some of the goals will remain the same, some may change or be left off the list altogether. Two things to remember: 1. State you goals in the present tense 2. Make you goals as specific as possible. After 30 days you will clearly know what your goals are and can start to make them happen. #goals #dreamswithdeadlines #makeithappen