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Quick question…If you've been thinking “I really should do more exercise” but haven't quite got round to it, what's actu...
25/09/2026

Quick question…

If you've been thinking “I really should do more exercise” but haven't quite got round to it, what's actually stopping you?

Is it:

👉 Not knowing where to start
👉 Lack of confidence
👉 Worried you won't be able to keep up
👉 Feeling like you're too unfit / too old / too stiff
👉 Not having the time
👉 You've tried before and just didn't enjoy it
👉 Something else entirely?

I'm genuinely curious, because these are exactly the things I hear from people who want to move more but aren't sure where they fit into the world of exercise.

And that's actually a big part of why I teach Pilates, and why I teach it in the way I do It's about helping people move more in a way that makes life easier - feeling stronger, moving better and being able to keep doing the things that matter to them.

So… what's the thing that gets in your way?

Just drop a number in the comments if you don't fancy explaining 👇
(and you'd really be doing me a favour - it really helps when I'm planning my classes if I know what people feel nervous about)

"Is this normal, or should I stop?"I get asked this a lot, especially by people managing joint pain or coming back to mo...
25/09/2026

"Is this normal, or should I stop?"

I get asked this a lot, especially by people managing joint pain or coming back to movement after a break: "how do I know if this is okay, or if I should stop?"

Here's the simple version. Fatigue feels heavy, warm or a little shaky, and it settles once you rest. Pain tends to be sharp, sits around a joint rather than a muscle, and is often still there the next morning.

Neither one means you've done something wrong. But they call for different responses, and once you know what to look for, it stops feeling like guesswork.

I've put together my full breakdown, including a simple chair test you can try at home, in the carousel above.

Has this ever confused you too? So many of the people I see I see have been quietly getting mixing them up for too long, and holding themselves back. Which camp are you in?

Are you ready for brand new Mat Pilates on the Wirral ☺️Steady Strength mat Pilates starts in one week today, and I've ...
23/09/2026

Are you ready for brand new Mat Pilates on the Wirral ☺️

Steady Strength mat Pilates starts in one week today, and I've been getting a few questions, so I thought I'd make it easier for everyone and answer them all in one place.

What is it?
- 50 mins of steady, supported movement, built around Pilates principles: control, breath, and building strength you can actually feel in daily life. Core strength, definitely, but designed to help you with the things you do every day - think getting up off the floor with ease, carrying shopping without your back complaining, standing a little taller.

Who's it for?
- Anyone and everyone. Genuinely. You don't need to be flexible, you don't need any experience, and you don't need to already be "fit" to walk in the door. Whatever your body can do today is exactly where we start. And I honestly believe that everyone, regardless of their fitness level, can benefit from the practice of Pilates.
What do I wear?

- Something comfortable you can move in. Layers are a good idea, socks please on the mat (it's nicer for hygiene when mats are shared - if you bring your own, feel free to go barefoot if you prefer).

What do I need to bring?
- Just yourself. If you have a mat, bring it - if not, that's fine, I'll have enough for everyone.

Can I bring someone?
- Of course - the more the merrier. Classes often run better with a friend along for the accountability. Please note though, class numbers are capped at 10-12, depending on the venue.

How do I book?
- Message me directly here with the location and day, and I'll be able to help you out and point you in the right direction. Spaces are limited, and booking is required 24 hours before each class, so it's worth grabbing one now rather than leaving it until the day before, and risk missing out.

📍 Steady Strength mat Pilates classes are running at:
Kylemore Community Centre, Pensby - Wednesdays, 2pm
Neston C*C - Thursdays, 9.15am
Heswall Racquets Club - Thursdays, 6pm

Message me to reserve your spot for launch week, or book online at www.clairewillispt.co.uk/book-online See less

Can we talk about what success actually looks like?Because it's very rarely what the fitness industry sells us.Success i...
23/09/2026

Can we talk about what success actually looks like?

Because it's very rarely what the fitness industry sells us.

Success is the client who stood up from their chair without using their hands.
It's someone walking down the stairs without holding the rail, for the first time in years.
It's turning up on the hard week, when your body feels stiff, the weather is horrid and you'd rather stay home.

None of that shows up on a set of scales. It often turns up when you least expect it - the smiles in family photos, the time you get down on the floor to play with your children or grandchildren, the light back in your eyes (and your life) when you realise you can do things you thought you couldn't.

What I care about is whether you trust your body again. Whether it does what you ask of it, without you bracing for it to let you down.

So tell me, honestly, what would success look like for you right now, and how are you working towards that?
I'd love to know.

21/09/2026

Week 1: "Can I hold onto the wall, if that's alright?"
Week 6: "I put my socks on standing up this morning."

If you used to be really active and you've quietly lost trust in your body, maybe a knee, your back, or you're just not sure what's safe anymore, this one's for you. You're not behind, and you're not the only one in the room who feels like that.

I hear things like this in week one all the time. And somewhere around week four, someone always says something that makes me smile all the way home 😁

Try this today. Next time you're stood in a queue, drop your shoulders and breathe out slowly, right to the end of the breath. It's a bigger part of Pilates than people expect.

Which one was you in week one? Tell me below, and tag someone who'd get this. 👇

📍 I teach in Heswall, Neston and Pensby, so come and say hello if you're nearby.

Whether it's your first class or your fiftieth...There's a place on the mat for you. My Steady Strength mat Pilates clas...
19/09/2026

Whether it's your first class or your fiftieth...

There's a place on the mat for you. My Steady Strength mat Pilates classes start the week of 28th September in Pensby, Neston and Heswall, and you can try 3 classes for £18 💛

Every movement has options, so you can work at a level that suits you on the day. New to Pilates? No experience needed. Injuries and health conditions are welcome, just let me know and we'll adapt. Already a regular? There are options to keep it challenging too.

Wednesday 2.00pm, Kylemore Community Centre, Pensby
Thursday 9.15am, Neston C*C, Burton Road
Thursday 6.00pm, Heswall Rackets Club, Gayton Playing Fields

The welcome offer of 3 classes for £18 can be used at any location within 4 weeks (usual price £10 per class). Other class passes are available.

Book at clairewillispt.co.uk/book-online, and share this with a friend who'd love to join you 👇

Exciting news for anyone close to Heswall!A new Steady Strength mat Pilates class starts 1st October, 6pm, at Heswall Ra...
18/09/2026

Exciting news for anyone close to Heswall!

A new Steady Strength mat Pilates class starts 1st October, 6pm, at Heswall Rackets Club, and the name says it all.
The sessions focus on evidence-based mat Pilates for real bodies and real life, building strength, mobility and confidence at your own pace.

Classes open to anyone, whether you've done Pilates for years or never tried it at all, and will be gentle enough for the most nervous member in the class while still offering plenty of options to challenge those who want more.
A local community in the making, these classes will be the kind that get you out on a dark Thursday evening, where people notice if you're missing and are glad to see you when you're back.

I'd love for you to come along and try it. Feel free to bring a friend along too, if that helps.

Click here to book your mat: https://www.clairewillispt.co.uk/book-online or send me a message.

If you have any questions, please ask away, either by leaving a comment or message me privately if you prefer ☺️

Hey everyone 👋 I've got a little update to share, and I'm really excited about it!I'm please to announce that I've joine...
18/09/2026

Hey everyone 👋 I've got a little update to share, and I'm really excited about it!

I'm please to announce that I've joined Project Wirral, offering 1:1 personal training and personalised Pilates progression programmes. I must say a huge thank you to Matt and Jess for having me, it's been a fantastically friendly welcome, and I can't wait to get to know everyone at the gym. Although, just to let you know, you don't need to be a Project Wirral member to work with me, so do get in touch even if you train elsewhere. My usual friendly approach to movement, in a gorgeous private gym - what could be better than that?

💛 I especially enjoy working with people managing long term health conditions, those in midlife and beyond who want to stay strong and active, and anyone wanting to build strength safely, especially if you've never felt quite confident in a gym setting.

If you think I could help you, or someone you know, feel free to say hi or drop me a message - I'm always happy to chat. 😊

Has anyone else noticed the season properly turning this week? The evenings have gone dark earlier (booo!), and I've cau...
18/09/2026

Has anyone else noticed the season properly turning this week? The evenings have gone dark earlier (booo!), and I've caught myself reaching for a jumper more times than I'd like.

It always makes me want to hibernate a bit - and that's fine, cosy season has its place. But I've learned not to let it tip into doing nothing at all, because a few small habits now make a real difference to how you feel by Christmas.

Nothing dramatic. Just:

🚶 A bit of movement most days - even 2 minutes while the kettle boils counts
💧 Actually fuelling and hydrating properly (easy to forget both as it cools)
😴 Protecting sleep - trying to swap that late-night scroll for five quiet minutes
☕ Turning a coffee catch-up into a walk instead
🧘 A few minutes that are just mine, screen-free

I'm trying to pick one and just let it bed in before adding another - I'm making sure I keep my water bottle handy to sip on throughout the day (hot drinks count too, by the way).

Anyone else feeling the shift this week? What's the first thing to go when it gets colder for you?

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