Our Studio is filled with people who have been with us for almost 20 years, and those who are completely new to Rugby, Pilates, or Shape It Up. Life changes, our bodies change and what we want from exercise changes too. The things we enjoyed ten years ago might not...

Why do we often feel stiff when we get back to the things we love? One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is, "I've become less flexible." In reality, that's rarely what's happened. After a few quieter weeks, your body has simply become a little less prepared for...

There's a lot of information out there about what Pilates is... the breathing, the core work, the long lean muscles that get mentioned in every magazine article. But after 10 years of welcoming people through our door (and a lot more than 10 teaching in the Rugby...

Strength is not just about what you can lift. It is about what you can do, and for how long, and with how much ease. It is about staying independent and capable - so important! Staying in the game for all the things that make life good. From our mid-thirties...

A conversation that comes up a lot in the Studio is around finding the time. So many people we speak to are brilliant at looking after everyone else whether that's ageing parents, children who still need them, a partner, a home, a job. We see it a lot with people who...

Hit a wall or not sure where to start? What your body needs from movement changes as life changes, and a routine that served you well before won't always serve you as well now. This means that if something feels like it's stopped working, it probably has. The good...

Whether it's a grumpy hip, a stiff back, or ankles that complain after a long walk, pain and stiffness are some of the most common reasons why people come to us for the first time. It may be new pain, or something that has been with them for a longer period of time....

A lot of people come to us wanting to feel stronger. And the good news is that building real, lasting strength isn't complicated, it just requires the right ingredients. Here are the three things we come back to again and again with our members: 1. Build a routine you...

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things, but your body just isn't doing what you want it too? Maybe your walks aren't getting any easier, or your back still feels stiff. You could be exercising every week, but you're not feeling any stronger. If that...

There are plenty of reasons someone chooses to loose weight, and regardless of how we get there, we all want the same end result: to feel GOOD in our body. It's not just about fitting into an old pair of shorts. It's about being able to feel strong and capable to live...

Many of our members didn't start Pilates because they want to get better at Pilates. They started because they wanted to keep walking, gardening, travelling, running or playing their favourite sport without feeling stiff, achy or held back by their body. So when it...

It's easy to assume that Pilates is Pilates. That as long as you're showing up and doing the movements, the results will follow. But in my experience of over 25 years teaching in Rugby, that's only half the story. The other half is who is in the room with you, what...