Why I’m not chasing wellness trends

You’ve probably noticed a theme running through my recent blogs — they’re not about ‘fixing’ yourself.

They’re not promoting miracle supplements, strict routines, or the latest midlife bio-hacking trend.

Instead, they speak to something quieter.

Something deeper.

Something I’ve come to believe in fiercely after 30 years in the fitness and wellness industry:

You don’t need to do more. You need to come back to 

what matters.

Why I’ve chosen these topics lately

If you’ve been following my work — whether that’s in class, on the massage table, or in conversation — you’ll know I’m not here to shout the loudest or jump on the next bandwagon.

I’ve seen what works. 

I’ve seen what burns women out.

And most importantly, I listen. 

Every single week, women open up to me about how tired they are — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and of being constantly told they’re not doing enough.

That’s why I’ve been focusing on topics like:

• Why Pilates is more than a core workout — especially in midlife
• How therapeutic touch can be profoundly healing in a world that rarely slows down
• Why movement should never feel like punishment
• How to eat well without getting pulled into yet another food rule or trend

These are the conversations that feel real.

They’re rooted in experience. 

In bodies that have lived. 

In nervous systems that have been through a lot. In lives that are busy, beautiful, messy and changing.

And they’re the things I believe make the biggest difference — not just for a week, but for the long run.

This is the work that feels honest

I’ve spent decades learning, evolving, adapting.

I’ve seen trends come and go.

But I’ve also seen the quiet power of small, consistent, intentional choices.

Pilates that makes you feel supported — not judged.

Massage that helps you breathe again — not just ‘fix’ something.

Food that feels nourishing — not performative.

This is the work that lasts.

This is what I trust.

Running my own race — and helping you run yours

It can be hard to stay in your lane when social media is shouting shortcuts, miracle products and aesthetic perfection.

But here’s the truth: most of what’s being sold to us is just noise.

You don’t need a glow-up. You need grounding.

You don’t need to do more. You need support.

You don’t need to prove anything. You need to feel good in your own skin.

That’s the space I’m holding. For myself, and for the women I work with.

And if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, or like wellness has become another high-pressure job — you’re not alone.

There is another way.

Always an option. Always a way in.

You’ll hear me say this often, because I mean it: There’s always an option.

Movement can be gentle. 

Food can be simple.

You can start again, any time — with kindness, not guilt.

So as we move into summer, I hope these blogs have helped you feel a little more grounded, a little more reassured, and a little more confident to run your own race too.

Sam ‘running alongside you’ Hobbs