Pilates isn't just for women! After all, the Pilates Method was invented by a man -  Joseph Pilates back in the 1920s. JP was a skilled gymnast, skier, boxer, and self-defence expert, Joseph developed Pilates to keep his body strong and survive incarceration during WWI.  Key Benefits of Pilates for Men 1. Core Strength Pilates is legendary for building deep core strength , especially the muscles around your spine and pelvis. This doesn't just mean abs — it's about improving f

Beginner pilates class starting in January 2026 in Topsham

My family and I moved home over the summer holidays to lovely Topsham after six wonderful years on the Exe Valley. Whilst all Mat Pilates...

Term starts back next week. Exe Valley Pilates will run for 14 weeks from Tuesday 2nd September until Thursday 18th September. There are...

In today’s screen-heavy world, good posture has quietly become a rare commodity. Between working at desks, scrolling through phones, and...

Pilates demands focus. When the mind is focused on one thing, it leaves little space to take on other thoughts and things. I often start...

Planning your summer? The Spring term at Exe Valley Pilates ends on Wednesday 2nd April for a 3 weeks break this year. I will be adding...

Feeling overworked either in the workplace or at home can be exhausting and frustrating. But don't worry, you are not alone. Here are...

Should I choose Mat based pilates or Reformer classes in Exeter?

The next term dates for mat pilates classes

The summer term will shortly draw to a close. I don't offer regular classes over July and August due to the majority of people coming and...

December - not only is it often a chaotic month full of celebration, excess and/ or finishing end of year projects but it is also often a...

Next Term's Pilates Dates are here for you to pop in your diary: Term Commences again: Monday 15th April 2024 (for 1:1's) and Group...

Pilates classes will resume again on Tuesday 10th January until Thursday 30th March. THER TERM IS MADE UP OF 2 BLOCKS: Tuesday 10th Jan -...

Many elite tennis players such as Serena Williams and Andy Murray incorporate Pilates into their training regimes as a way to reduce...

Pilates during the summer

How often do you consider your back? I’m being honest, until I first suffered low back pain after the birth of my second child by a 2nd...

The current 6 week block runs from week commencing 10th January 2022 until Thursday 17th February. The next block of lessons start week...

Our next block of classes start again on MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER. Classes will run until Thursday 16th December. This is a 7 week term. Dates...

It is well known that physical exercise has a positive effect on mental health but that doesn’t mean you have to go for a sweaty gym...