AMP Pilates

We drastically underestimate what people in their 50s and 60s are capable of.
The fitness industry talks to this age group like they need wrapping in cotton wool.
"Gentle this. Modified that. Nothing too challenging."
And yes — intelligence and adaptation matter as we age. I'm not advocating recklessness.
But I look at the people I work with, and I see strength, resilience, and capability that most 30-year-olds would envy.
I see people who've managed injuries, health conditions, life — and who still show up and do the work.
I'm 61. I manage Osteoporosis. I run marathons and have qualified Good For Age at London six times.
I'm not special — I'm just someone who never accepted the story that getting older means getting less.
You don't have to accept that story either.
The body responds to challenge at every age. It wants to move. It wants to be strong. It thrives when you give it
the right kind of work and the right kind of attention. That's what my online classes are about. Not gentle. Not basic.
Intelligent, progressive movement for people who intend to stay active for the rest of their lives.

Are you one of those people? Come and find me. I'd love to have you in the room!

click the link in the Bio.

Why incorporate resistance training?

Your body needs it to help build:

💪🏽 Strong bones and joints and even organs
💪🏽 Strong supportive tissue that works optimally for you
💪🏽 Better awareness and coordination
💪🏽 Reduces Stress & Balances hormones

We love resistance training - do you do it? Let us know in the comments.

Feeling sluggish after the festive period? You don’t need big resolutions, just 5 easy win moves can help you feel more energised!

🤜🏽 Sit to stand squats. You can even do it watching telly x 5
🤜🏽 Deep Breaths. Think about a ballon inflating fully and deflating as you breathe in and out. In through your nose and out through your nose if you can x 5
🤜🏽 Cat stretches on all fours x 5
🤜🏽 Standing Quad stretches - holding your ankle and drawing your heel towards your bottom - 15-30 seconds
🤜🏽 Standing lunge as above in the photo. Lift your breastbone forwards and up as you reach your arms up x 3 on each side

🥳 Keep moving however big or small. But be consistent!

We love celebrating the wins for our Members. Making movement a priority and being consistent pays off. You don’t need hours, a few minutes will do. If you’re struggling for time and to know what to do, chose 5 x exercises that you can fit in easily to your day. Jamie fits it in around a busy work schedule but has helped him in his running and more importantly it helps him feel good!