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 [...]

What is a DIET?

Over 2000 years ago, Hyprocrites wrote ‘Each one of the substances of a man’s diet [...]

Couples Pilates

How would you like to work up a sweat with your partner? (Get your mind [...]

Toxic Overload

We are constantly exposed to a wide array of toxins, chemicals and pollutants. Some are [...]

Boost Your Metabolism

Be active – up to 2 hours after a good workout you will continue to [...]

How to reduce sugar – the easy way

You When you eat sugar, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine – which makes [...]

Oh no, not the foam roller!

Myofasical Release I talk about this in class quite a lot – you will probably [...]

How to enjoy your food and stay healthy

The key thing to understand is that you should never be ‘going on a diet’. [...]

Imperfections……yes, I’m glad I have them

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of the [...]

Losing weight isn’t just about food

At some point in our lives we’ve all thought we could do with losing a [...]

Sleep more to lose weight

Sleep is crucial to controlling cortisol levels Insulin and cortisol are like the ugly sisters [...]

Zoom Room Weekly

Do you love to try before you buy? I know I do. It’s why I’m [...]

10 Reasons to do Pilates

Better Posture Your spine supports the weight of your body and allows your body to [...]

Grade A advice for exam stress

It’s exam time during May with SATS, GCE and GCSE’s all looming and this can [...]

Use it or lose it!

Pilates challenges us to examine how well our bodies are really functioning. Even the most [...]

Stay forever young

Pilates has so many benefits I could go on for ever! It gives you strength [...]

I’ve done something stupid

I’ve done something stupid, or is it brilliant? The truth is – it’s probably somewhere [...]

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 [...]

What’s in your cup?

In ancient times, green tea was used to treat a wide variety of ailments from [...]

Love your bum!

Appreciate how hard you are working to become fitter and healthier everyday in mind and [...]

Out with the old, in with the new

There is a huge amount of confusion when it comes to weight loss and healthy [...]

Mindfulness & Meditation

When asked the question ‘What do mindfulness and meditation mean to me?’ my initial response [...]

Three Move Workshop

Are you struggling with neck or back pain after more than a year of lockdown [...]

Antioxidants are your saviour!

Every metabolic process that your body goes through releases free radicals.Now these little pests are [...]

Not all calories are equal

A calorie is a calorie.  It’s a unit of energy. So a Mars Bar may [...]

Don’t burn out this summer

Summer time has arrived  and with the rising temperatures comes warnings about how to stay [...]

Keeping hormones in balance for effective weight loss

So there are three key things that need to be added to your diet to [...]

Fat facts

A study done recently shows the impact that fat has on insulin levels. In one [...]

Why you should include fat in your diet

We are so obsessed with low fat everything in this country that we are creating [...]

Bite size chunks are the key to success

Each morning when you wake up set yourself a little goal for the day. So [...]

Happiness

The most simple things can bring the most happiness Let family and friends know how [...]

Are you at risk from back pain?

There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing back pain Being overweight [...]

Take advantage of your genetics

Genetics will play a large part in how the body responds and performs in exercise.  [...]

Seven sleeps to go!

I’m confused as to which season we are in?  Easter Sunday was a glorious day, [...]

10 short pieces of advice

Live today, because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may not come If you want to [...]

12 months online

Yesterday was a birthday.  The first birthday of our Zoom Room.  A complete 12 months [...]

What an amazing response

A few weeks ago I announced the planned return to our cosy little studio – [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Planning our return to the studio

I’m really pleased to announce that I’m now able to plan our return to the [...]

Good Karma

A few words from the Dalai Lama all about good karma Take into account that [...]

Imperfections

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a [...]

Serious lockdown advice

Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home! [...]

Snow day!

I had two very excited children on Sunday morning when we looked out of the [...]

Why mindfulness is so important

Why mindfulness is so important Mindfulness is a form of meditation where you are quiet [...]

Behind the scenes

So much to update you on this week!  I’ve been working behind the scenes with [...]

Lockdown returns

We are back in Lockdown for another six weeks, at least, and while that is [...]

Introducing Elements

Exciting news! Coming in the New Year a brand new Phygital Program. What’s that I [...]

Back in the studio

So good to be back in the studio It was great to be back in [...]

Quality over quantity

Quality over quantity every time Pilates challenges us to examine how well our bodies are [...]

Overcoming back pain

There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing back pain: Being overweight [...]

Promises to yourself

Can you believe we’re HERE again. We held our last studio class on Wednesday last [...]

Find the opportunity

Saturday’s announcement didn’t bring the news we were all hoping for, but we can’t change it, [...]

November news

And just like that we’ve reached the end of half term and the end of [...]

Snooze you lose

I’ve been amazed at the response for both Studio Unlimited and 121 Pilates coaching over [...]

Our Zoom community

One of the best things to come out of lock-down over the last six months [...]

Your mental health

This year has been a very difficult season for many of us.  As we head [...]

Life is very simple

Life is very simple What we give out, we get back What we think about [...]

Just take a moment

Have you ever just taken a moment?  I mean really sat back, taken a breath [...]

Give yourself time

What a beautiful sunny week we’ve had!  I thought I’d seen the last of wearing [...]

Class Update

I hope you have settled well into your September routine for whatever that has meant [...]

An almost normal week

This week has felt very much more normal than any week has felt in the [...]

Face to face again!

We’re back!!  The start of bringing classes back to the studio began this week.  Apart [...]

Thank you

Less than a week to go and classes (albeit limited) will be available in the [...]

September Zoom

September is an exciting time of the year, a fresh start, a clean slate, time [...]

Preparing to return

We’ve made it!! From Wednesday 2nd September I’m able to provide the option for you [...]

The fairy ring

This week I invited 121 Pilates back to the studio.  It was very different from what we [...]

Summer Sizzler 2020

I’ve been so busy planning Summer Sizzler 2020 and working around how different it’s going [...]

Studio class update

Last week sent a message to our WhatsApp groups asking who would like to join me [...]

Feeling grateful

Another sunny week has flown by and August is almost here.   If I’m totally honest, I [...]

121 Pilates is returning

I’ve some really great news for you today.  From August I will be able to [...]

FUSION has launched

Sunday evening saw the launch of my new program FUSION.  It’s an online membership that [...]

Pilates Breathing

The most common reaction I have when I’m teaching new clients the Pilates breathing technique [...]

New classes

New Classes!! I’ve been really busy during lockdown creating a Membership site so that I [...]

Back on the bike

Tonight we have our third Pilates Quiz Night at 8pm and I’ll be sending out [...]

Here’s a thought

I’m really enjoying our quiz nights, they’re loads of fun and we always have a [...]

I’ve mastered mascara!

It’s already been over a week since I fell off my bike resulting in a [...]

Typing left handed

Oooops! Today’s newsletter comes to you today via left hand typing, so please excuse any [...]

June Pilates Classes

Are you ready for a summer of love? You’re telling me that you love the [...]

Setting goals

Set Your Goals Goals are ultimately ‘dreams without a deadline.’ Get clear on exactly what [...]

My Radio Debut

Today I made my radio debut on BBC Radio Wiltshire. Maria Indge invited me to [...]

A simple life

Life is very simple.  What we give out, we get back. What we think about [...]

The right side of the bed

We have all heard the saying ‘Did you get out of the wrong side of [...]

Escape Reality

Are you struggling to keep your body moving during lockdown? I’m now offering bespoke 121 [...]

Focus

This is the single thing lacking in people’s lives.  The ability to focus on one [...]

What do YOU want?

Building the new How often have you lamented about what you didn’t want?  Did it [...]

No chocolate pays off

May is on the way and we continue in lockdown but that in itself doesn’t [...]

1-2-1 Online Sessions

Are you struggling to keep your body moving during lockdown? I am now offering bespoke [...]

Open the bottle

I hope you are keeping well and are adjusting to the new routine’s and lifestyle [...]

Happy Easter

I’m really pleased that our live Zoom classes are going from strength to strength. It’s great [...]

Smashed my target!

I would like to say the biggest thank you to everyone who donated to my [...]

Live online Pilates

Firstly, I hope you are safe and well and that any anxiety and stress you [...]

So much changes in a week!

So much has happened in just a week.  Changes to society that will affect so many [...]

De-Chox Challenge – Day 13

Just a reminder that there are no classes today as I’m on a three-day workshop [...]

De-Chox Challenge – Day 6

Six days into my de-chox challenge and I’m feeling proud of myself.   I’m not going [...]

The countdown is on

The countdown is on – just two days until my De-chox challenge begins!  If you’re [...]

The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse

And as quick as it arrived, half term has come to an end (almost).  Despite [...]

National heart month

February is known for Valentine’s Day but it is also National Heart Month.  The British Heart Foundation is urging [...]

Singing on stage

Priority enrollment for courses starting the week beginning 24th February for six weeks, opened on Monday [...]

Menopause matters

After speaking about the menopause last week, I was in conversation with some girlfriends about [...]