SAM H PILATES – BLOG
Why we can’t multi-task
Today I want to talk about something I see EVERY DAY. It halts progress and [...]
Mar
What is a DIET?
Over 2000 years ago, Hyprocrites wrote ‘Each one of the substances of a man’s diet [...]
Dec
Couples Pilates
How would you like to work up a sweat with your partner? (Get your mind [...]
Dec
Toxic Overload
We are constantly exposed to a wide array of toxins, chemicals and pollutants. Some are [...]
Oct
Boost Your Metabolism
Be active – up to 2 hours after a good workout you will continue to [...]
Oct
How to reduce sugar – the easy way
You When you eat sugar, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine – which makes [...]
Sep
Oh no, not the foam roller!
Myofasical Release I talk about this in class quite a lot – you will probably [...]
Aug
How to enjoy your food and stay healthy
The key thing to understand is that you should never be ‘going on a diet’. [...]
Aug
Imperfections……yes, I’m glad I have them
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of the [...]
Aug
Losing weight isn’t just about food
At some point in our lives we’ve all thought we could do with losing a [...]
Jul
Sleep more to lose weight
Sleep is crucial to controlling cortisol levels Insulin and cortisol are like the ugly sisters [...]
Jun
10 Reasons to do Pilates
Better Posture Your spine supports the weight of your body and allows your body to [...]
Jun
Grade A advice for exam stress
It’s exam time during May with SATS, GCE and GCSE’s all looming and this can [...]
May
Use it or lose it!
Pilates challenges us to examine how well our bodies are really functioning. Even the most [...]
May
Stay forever young
Pilates has so many benefits I could go on for ever! It gives you strength [...]
May
I’ve done something stupid
I’ve done something stupid, or is it brilliant? The truth is – it’s probably somewhere [...]
Apr
Hay fever can increase your risk of an asthma attack
I hope you had a lovely long Easter weekend (and the nice four day week [...]
Apr
What’s in your cup?
In ancient times, green tea was used to treat a wide variety of ailments from [...]
Mar
Love your bum!
Appreciate how hard you are working to become fitter and healthier everyday in mind and [...]
Feb
Out with the old, in with the new
There is a huge amount of confusion when it comes to weight loss and healthy [...]
Jan
Mindfulness & Meditation
When asked the question ‘What do mindfulness and meditation mean to me?’ my initial response [...]
Dec
Three Move Workshop
Are you struggling with neck or back pain after more than a year of lockdown [...]
Jul
Antioxidants are your saviour!
Every metabolic process that your body goes through releases free radicals.Now these little pests are [...]
Jul
Not all calories are equal
A calorie is a calorie. It’s a unit of energy. So a Mars Bar may [...]
Jun
Don’t burn out this summer
Summer time has arrived and with the rising temperatures comes warnings about how to stay [...]
Jun
Keeping hormones in balance for effective weight loss
So there are three key things that need to be added to your diet to [...]
May
Fat facts
A study done recently shows the impact that fat has on insulin levels. In one [...]
May
Why you should include fat in your diet
We are so obsessed with low fat everything in this country that we are creating [...]
May
Bite size chunks are the key to success
Each morning when you wake up set yourself a little goal for the day. So [...]
May
Happiness
The most simple things can bring the most happiness Let family and friends know how [...]
Apr
Are you at risk from back pain?
There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing back pain Being overweight [...]
Apr
Take advantage of your genetics
Genetics will play a large part in how the body responds and performs in exercise. [...]
Apr
Seven sleeps to go!
I’m confused as to which season we are in? Easter Sunday was a glorious day, [...]
Apr
10 short pieces of advice
Live today, because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may not come If you want to [...]
Apr
12 months online
Yesterday was a birthday. The first birthday of our Zoom Room. A complete 12 months [...]
Mar
What an amazing response
A few weeks ago I announced the planned return to our cosy little studio – [...]
Mar
I didn’t write this – but it speak’s to my heart
Barely the day started and… it’s already six in the evening.Barely arrived on Monday and [...]
Mar
Filters should be fun, not a warped perception of reality
How many times do you see a photo in a magazine or online of a [...]
Mar
Planning our return to the studio
I’m really pleased to announce that I’m now able to plan our return to the [...]
Feb
Serious lockdown advice
Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home! [...]
Feb
Why mindfulness is so important
Why mindfulness is so important Mindfulness is a form of meditation where you are quiet [...]
Jan
Behind the scenes
So much to update you on this week! I’ve been working behind the scenes with [...]
Jan
Lockdown returns
We are back in Lockdown for another six weeks, at least, and while that is [...]
Jan
Introducing Elements
Exciting news! Coming in the New Year a brand new Phygital Program. What’s that I [...]
Quality over quantity
Quality over quantity every time Pilates challenges us to examine how well our bodies are [...]
Dec
Overcoming back pain
There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing back pain: Being overweight [...]
Nov
Promises to yourself
Can you believe we’re HERE again. We held our last studio class on Wednesday last [...]
Nov
Find the opportunity
Saturday’s announcement didn’t bring the news we were all hoping for, but we can’t change it, [...]
Nov
Snooze you lose
I’ve been amazed at the response for both Studio Unlimited and 121 Pilates coaching over [...]
Oct
Our Zoom community
One of the best things to come out of lock-down over the last six months [...]
Oct
Your mental health
This year has been a very difficult season for many of us. As we head [...]
Oct
Life is very simple
Life is very simple What we give out, we get back What we think about [...]
Oct
Just take a moment
Have you ever just taken a moment? I mean really sat back, taken a breath [...]
Sep
Give yourself time
What a beautiful sunny week we’ve had! I thought I’d seen the last of wearing [...]
Sep
Class Update
I hope you have settled well into your September routine for whatever that has meant [...]
Sep
An almost normal week
This week has felt very much more normal than any week has felt in the [...]
Sep
Face to face again!
We’re back!! The start of bringing classes back to the studio began this week. Apart [...]
Sep
September Zoom
September is an exciting time of the year, a fresh start, a clean slate, time [...]
Aug
Preparing to return
We’ve made it!! From Wednesday 2nd September I’m able to provide the option for you [...]
Aug
The fairy ring
This week I invited 121 Pilates back to the studio. It was very different from what we [...]
Aug
Summer Sizzler 2020
I’ve been so busy planning Summer Sizzler 2020 and working around how different it’s going [...]
Jul
Studio class update
Last week sent a message to our WhatsApp groups asking who would like to join me [...]
Jul
Feeling grateful
Another sunny week has flown by and August is almost here. If I’m totally honest, I [...]
Jul
121 Pilates is returning
I’ve some really great news for you today. From August I will be able to [...]
Jul
FUSION has launched
Sunday evening saw the launch of my new program FUSION. It’s an online membership that [...]
Jul
Pilates Breathing
The most common reaction I have when I’m teaching new clients the Pilates breathing technique [...]
Jul
New classes
New Classes!! I’ve been really busy during lockdown creating a Membership site so that I [...]
Jun
Back on the bike
Tonight we have our third Pilates Quiz Night at 8pm and I’ll be sending out [...]
Jun
Here’s a thought
I’m really enjoying our quiz nights, they’re loads of fun and we always have a [...]
Jun
I’ve mastered mascara!
It’s already been over a week since I fell off my bike resulting in a [...]
Jun
Typing left handed
Oooops! Today’s newsletter comes to you today via left hand typing, so please excuse any [...]
May
June Pilates Classes
Are you ready for a summer of love? You’re telling me that you love the [...]
May
Setting goals
Set Your Goals Goals are ultimately ‘dreams without a deadline.’ Get clear on exactly what [...]
May
My Radio Debut
Today I made my radio debut on BBC Radio Wiltshire. Maria Indge invited me to [...]
May
The right side of the bed
We have all heard the saying ‘Did you get out of the wrong side of [...]
May
Escape Reality
Are you struggling to keep your body moving during lockdown? I’m now offering bespoke 121 [...]
May
What do YOU want?
Building the new How often have you lamented about what you didn’t want? Did it [...]
May
No chocolate pays off
May is on the way and we continue in lockdown but that in itself doesn’t [...]
Apr
1-2-1 Online Sessions
Are you struggling to keep your body moving during lockdown? I am now offering bespoke [...]
Apr
Open the bottle
I hope you are keeping well and are adjusting to the new routine’s and lifestyle [...]
Apr
Happy Easter
I’m really pleased that our live Zoom classes are going from strength to strength. It’s great [...]
Apr
Smashed my target!
I would like to say the biggest thank you to everyone who donated to my [...]
Apr
Live online Pilates
Firstly, I hope you are safe and well and that any anxiety and stress you [...]
Mar
So much changes in a week!
So much has happened in just a week. Changes to society that will affect so many [...]
Mar
De-Chox Challenge – Day 13
Just a reminder that there are no classes today as I’m on a three-day workshop [...]
Mar
De-Chox Challenge – Day 6
Six days into my de-chox challenge and I’m feeling proud of myself. I’m not going [...]
Mar
The countdown is on
The countdown is on – just two days until my De-chox challenge begins! If you’re [...]
Feb
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
And as quick as it arrived, half term has come to an end (almost). Despite [...]
Feb
National heart month
February is known for Valentine’s Day but it is also National Heart Month. The British Heart Foundation is urging [...]
Feb
Singing on stage
Priority enrollment for courses starting the week beginning 24th February for six weeks, opened on Monday [...]
Feb
Menopause matters
After speaking about the menopause last week, I was in conversation with some girlfriends about [...]
Jan