Pilates with Laura

06/08/2026

Recently, I’ve loved how many people have lingered after class to tell me they’re feeling taller and stronger as they move through their week.

Then another person says it. And another.

✨ Always tell me. I’ll celebrate with you ✨

29/07/2026

Good instructors rarely finish a class thinking, nailed it.

We reflect. We refine. We improve.

So yes, Feedback like this means a lot.

Never underestimate how much a few kind words can make an instructor’s day.

17/07/2026

I often get asked if I train people to failure.

The answer is... rarely.

Not because I don't want people to work hard— I absolutely do.

Challenge matters.

Training to failure has its place in the right strength-training context.

But my priority in Pilates is different.

Every repetition is an opportunity to build better movement, reinforce better movement habits, and grow confidence in what your body can do.

If we keep repeating quality movement under an appropriate challenge, strength follows.

Do I train fatigue? Absolutely.

Failure? Not usually here.

Here, I'm building control, confidence, and capable movement.

16/07/2026

Understanding. Challenge. Progress.

We all know I love a nerdy movement chat.
Not because I love anatomy... that's the dull bit.

I love seeing how better movement, good technique, skill and thoughtful progressions create better results.

Better movement.
Better strength.
Better confidence.

The best part, though, is seeing the moment it clicks.

When someone realises what they're capable of... and then discovers they're capable of even more.

That's the best bit. 💛

MatPilates Huddersfield

18/06/2026

THE FORM TRILOGY
Charity Fundraiser | Saturday 4th July

Our biggest physical challenge yet...

And we'd love you to be part of it.

🔥 3 back-to-back reformer classes
🔥 Take on the challenge solo or as a relay team
🔥 £45 charity entry
🔥 Raise sponsorship for an incredible cause
🔥 Raffle prizes, refreshments & plenty of FORM community spirit

📍 FORM Wellness Studio, Pen*stone
📅 Saturday 4th July

⏰ Spaces go live at 6pm this Friday.

Can't take part?

Come along anyway. Cheer everyone on, enter the raffle, enjoy some refreshments and help us raise as much as possible.

Why are we doing this?

Because childhood cancer changes everything.

Seven years ago, Laura's family experienced that first-hand. Today we're incredibly grateful that William is seven years clear.

Now another local family is facing that same journey.

That's why we're hosting The FORM Trilogy—three back-to-back reformer classes, one challenge and one incredible cause.

Together, we'll be fundraising for Candlelighters, helping children and families facing childhood cancer with practical, emotional and financial support when they need it most.

Together, let's move for something bigger than ourselves. 💛

20/05/2026

Ever found your progressing, then challenge hits?
Temporarily change your goals,
Change your training

Make it less about performance and numbers.
More about rebuilding capacity.

Gradual exposure.
Patience.
Consistency.

RECOVERY HAPPENS.

This is a principle that's worth remembering

This is exactly how I trained after a recent neural setback changed everything for a while.

Five weeks ago I couldn’t lift my legs past 45°.
It wasn't a training injury.
It was a neural set back.

Training changed

But rebuilding feels good.

19/05/2026

30/04/2026

Sharing this is out of my comfort zone.
But it’s REAL

Challenges come out of nowhere.
Sometimes they hang around longer than you’d like.

It knocks your confidence.
Feels like you’ve gone backwards.

But this is why I train.

To build capacity.
A stronger base.
So when things do go wrong —

I recover better.

Progress isn’t linear.
I’ve lived that - it's reality

22/04/2026

Let's face it.. Progress is never linear.

It's more like a mess of ups, downs, stops and starts.

Injuries.
Setbacks.
Life getting in the way.

🙋‍♀️ That was my journey. It started 8 years ago.

I was dtermined to recover from chronic pain.

With the help of a professional,
I started strength training... and PILATES!

6 weeks in.. I break my ankle

QUIT or CONTINUE...?

I continued and was determined..

I even trained in a boot, in the gym, with a trainer (self conscious, but I continued because I felt the benefit)
The boot came off,
I continued training.

Then, the usual hiccups: Kids. Illness. Fatigue. Deadlines. Surgeries, Pain flaring ups, when you think you’re past it.

That “Feeling of like you're going backwards"

But... You're not.

You're building something great, stronger. The line on the graph still goes up

It's reality.
It's how training actually works.

It's not perfect.
Or consistent.
But it adds up.

Doing nothing doesn’t maintain things
It lets them slip.

Choose a lifestyle that helps you,
Not just 6 weeks

✨ CONSISTENCY WINS ✨

11/04/2026

Most people don’t just need more core work.
They need better load. Better movement.
A better understanding of how their body actually works.

I’ve been trained by one of the most reputable Pilates educators,
so I have a strong respect for the principles and repertoire.

But no two bodies move the same.

My approach is influenced by rehab and strength & conditioning (this is my passion).

You’re not just doing exercises…
you’re building strength that actually transfers.

That’s where I focus.

Helping you become:

Stronger.
More capable.
Less held back.

Not perfect. Not polished.

Just progressing — in a way that makes sense for you.






Pilates Pen*stone