Pilates with Laura

13/10/2026

THE PILATES HUNDRED Challenge is BACK!

Third year of challenging my Pilates class members to take on The Hundred! 💪

Last year, Judy Form Wellness Studio ®️ joined in and absolutely flew!

She committed to 30 days, noticed the benefits and realised how easy it was to find just a minute each day.

One year later, she's STILL going! 200 every day (100 × 2!) and now tackling some of my toughest variations in class.

I love this. Not because she's doing 200, but because something so small became part of her everyday life.

So, who's joining us this year?

The Pilates Hundred is a classic Pilates exercise challenging abdominal endurance, trunk control and coordination.

✔️ Do it at home. No reformer needed.
✔️ Start at your level.
✔️ Just a minute a day.

And yes, you'll probably feel a little silly pumping those arms! 🤣

But as your strength and control improve, there's less head bobbing, more stability and the opportunity to take on the next progression.

30 days. One move. Make it yours.

Who's in? 🙋‍♀️

30/09/2026

It's these moments, where people recognise their own growth or potential, that remind me why I love teaching.

These were just a few snippets from one day of teaching that stuck with me.

I could list more.

Stronger.
Better.
More capable.

I teach what I love.

19/09/2026

Fab afternoon with instructors from FORM.

We can absolutely do hard things whilst having fun doing it!

Out of my comfort zone on thus one.. Yes.
Was Charlotte Roberts right that I would love it?

Absolutely!

Thankyou Charlotte Roberts Sarah The Pilates Program Form Wellness Studio ®️

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