Pilates Flow Gloucester Quedgeley & Kingsway

What if your workout wasn't about burning calories?

What if it was about building capacity?

The capacity to lift.
To balance.
To bend.
To reach.
To rotate.
To stabilise.
To recover.
To keep moving when life gets busy.

That's the beauty of functional fitness.

Every movement has a purpose beyond the workout.

You're teaching your body to become better at moving more efficiently.

And honestly?

That's a goal worth training for.

We don't train just to look good in leggings.

We train so life feels easier.

So your back feels stronger when you're lifting.
Your legs feel capable when you're climbing stairs.
Your balance stays steady.
Your joints move freely.
Your core supports you.
And your body doesn't hold you back from doing the things you love.

Because fitness isn't just about the next holiday.

It's about the next 10, 20 or 30 years.

Build a body that isn't just strong today.

Build one that serves you for life.

Do I have to be flexible to do Pilates?

This is probably one of the questions I get asked the most...

Absolutely not! 😊

In fact, flexibility isn't the goal.

The lovely lady in this photo is Kirsty, also known as Bendy Kirsty. 😄

Kirsty is incredibly hypermobile and has years of experience as a gymnast. She can move into ranges that most of us could only dream of!

But here's the interesting part...

Her biggest challenge isn't becoming more flexible. It's building strength and stability to support all that movement.

I'm hypermobile too, but nowhere near Kirsty's level. Even so, I know how important it is to build support around the joints rather than simply chasing a bigger stretch.

At Pilates Flow, we focus on creating a body that is strong, stable and well-supported.

We've also had people join us who couldn't comfortably sit on the floor because their hamstrings and lower back were so tight. Fast forward a few months, and they're moving with much more ease and confidence.

Everyone starts their journey somewhere. 💛

The lovely thing about Pilates is that we meet your body where it is today, not where you think it should be.

And here's the bonus...

When you build strength, control and stability, your mobility often improves naturally too.

So if you've ever thought...

"I'm far too stiff for Pilates."

Please don't let that stop you.

You don't come to Pilates because you're flexible.

You come to Pilates to help your body move better. 💛

⭐ SEPTEMBER STUDENT HIGHLIGHT — HOLLY ⭐

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It is time for our Pilates Flow Star to have her moment! 😄⭐
And honestly, at this point, Holly being our Pilates Flow Star is probably as well established as Carole being our Pilates Flow Queen! 👑😂

The problem is… our Star is also incredibly humble, so I feel like it's my job to tell you a little bit more about just how lovely this human is.

Holly has a bit of a superpower.

She has this incredible ability to make other people feel comfortable, accepted and included. Her social skills are genuinely something else — in the most positive way possible! She can walk into a room, and make everyone feel better.

Add a brilliant sense of humour to the mix, and you can probably understand why we all love having Holly around.

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I still remember Holly walking into one of my Kingsway classes for the first time.

She didn't tell me that she had done Pilates before… but then she performed a beautiful, perfectly controlled bridge, and I thought:

"Hang on a minute… I'm definitely not looking at a beginner here!" 😂
It was another reminder of something I tell people all the time:

The body remembers.

It doesn't always matter how long ago you used to exercise, dance, play sport or practise Pilates. Sometimes the movement might feel a little rusty at first, but your body has an amazing ability to reconnect with things it has learned before.

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Holly is also a genuinely caring person who always looks out for everyone around her.
BUT… before this starts sounding like a personality appreciation post — that is not actually why Holly is getting our September Student Highlight! 😂


In August, during what felt like the hottest month since approximately the dinosaurs, Holly attended an absolutely incredible 15 Mat and Reformer Pilates classes!
FIFTEEN in just one holiday month!.

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And we could see the difference.
Not just in how she was moving, her strength and her confidence, but also in the progress we could actually discuss with the wonderful Em Stuart Injuries (we have data sharing agreement for those who agree to it ;-)

The anatomical and physical changes we discussed were genuinely fascinating, and both Em and I were incredibly inspired by what Holly had managed to achieve through consistency.

That's the thing.
There was no magic.
No crazy challenge.
Just someone showing up, moving their body and doing the work — consistently.

And the results followed. 💪
Holly, you are an absolute joy to have at Pilates Flow, and you have more than earned your place as our September 2026 Student Highlight. ⭐🤍

Thank you for bringing your humour, kindness, energy and commitment into our community.

Congratulations, Pilates Flow Star! 🌟👏
Anna x
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IN HOLLY'S OWN WORDS...

What's one move that made you want to quietly disappear?

Scooters on the reformer!
Balance, movement and core all in one. Bjorn increases the intensity every time I start to feel comfortable with it!
I can see so much progress though and I dread it much less.

Reformer or mat?

It's like choosing between fish and chips or Batman or Robin, they are a perfect duo!
They complement each other very well.
My pilates has progressed so much since doing mat AND reformer.

Reformer is especially great for my hypermobility.

What does your body do now that it couldn't before?

I started pilates in 2019 when I supported a friend in undertaking her pilates exams. Refreshingly it was a form of exercise that I could do!
Due to life admin, my friend stopped teaching pilates and I missed it so much. I tried another couple of pilates groups but I didn't enjoy them nearly as much as my original group.

I joined Pilates Flow and found my people again!
I never thought I'd get back into the movements after such a long break.
Thankfully I still had the muscle memory and foundational knowledge, I just needed to build up my flexibility and strength again. A year in and I just wouldn't be without this community! I love the support and sharing of the journey.

🎉 IT'S LIVE! OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE IS HERE! 🎉
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After lots of work behind the scenes, our brand new Pilates Flow Reformer website is officially LIVE! 😍🤍

You can still use our old website for bookings, so don't worry — nothing is changing there just yet.

But our new website is definitely much clearer, easier to navigate and a better place to find out everything about our Reformer Pilates classes! 😄

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Whether you're wondering which class is right for you, want to learn more about our different Reformer class types, meet our team or simply find out what Pilates Flow is all about, hopefully everything is now much easier to find. 🙌
We are SO excited to finally share it with you! 🥰
Go and have a little look and let us know what you think! 👀
Enjoy! 😄
Thank you Leanne Elizabeth Photography, for the gorgeous pics 😃

Reformer Pilates Gloucester | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio, Quedgeley Small group Reformer Pilates classes in Quedgeley, Gloucester. Beginner friendly Foundations, Reformer Flow and full body Sculpt at Waterwells. Intro offer: 2 classes for £30. Book online.

Don't Just Get Fit

Don't just get fit.

Get capable.

Strong enough to carry.
Mobile enough to move freely.
Stable enough to feel confident.
Balanced enough to trust your body.
Resilient enough to keep going.

Because fitness isn't really about becoming the best-looking version of yourself.

It's about becoming the version of yourself who can say:

“Yes, I can do that.”

That's the kind of fitness we believe in at Pilates Flow.

Fitness that makes your life bigger, not smaller.

IF YOU ARE CONFUSED, READ THIS POST 😉

MANY changes are happening in the background. Right now we have stopped updating you about everything, as you would hit overwhelm, as we do 😉

The good news is that all of them are positive.

Let's take one step at a time... One week at a time.

Below is this week's schedule from tomorrow (Sunday) onwards.
Please note that Mat classes require 4h notice, while Reformer requires 24h notice to cancel!

If you are brand new or have been following this page for years and haven't yet tried our classes, book your spot at one of the free Mat Pilates Intro workshops - > https://pilatesflow.uk/workshops/

If you are interested in trying Reformer Pilates we have 2 Make friends with the Reformer workshops scheduled as well.
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SUNDAY
9:20am — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Anna | Quedgeley Health & Fitness Club, Severn Vale School (RARE 8 SPACES AVAILABLE)

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
9:30am — Reformer Foundations with Anna | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio (full with waitlist)
10:45am — Make Friends with the Reformer Workshop (Intro to Reformer) 2 spots left. Details and booking here- https://pilatesflow.uk/workshops/

6:00pm — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Björn | The Q-Club
7:30pm — Reformer Foundations with Björn | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio - 3 spots left!
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TUESDAY
9:30am — Reformer Sculpt with Anna | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio - 4 spots left.
5:00pm — Reformer Foundations with Anna | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio
6:30pm — Reformer Sculpt with Anna | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio
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WEDNESDAY

9:30am — Reformer Foundations with Anna | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio 1 spot left
5:00pm — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Bjorn | Quedgeley Community Centre
6.10pm — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Bjorn | Quedgeley Community Centre
5:20pm — Reformer Sculpt with Hattie | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio 2 spots left
6:30pm — Reformer Sculpt with Hattie | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio 5 spots left

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THURSDAY
9:30am — Reformer Foundations with Björn | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio
6:00pm — Intermediate Mat Pilates with Anna | Quedgeley Community Centre
7:30pm — Reformer Sculpt with Anna | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio- 2 spots left

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FRIDAY
8:20am — Reformer Foundations with Björn | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio
9:30am — Reformer Foundations with Björn | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio
10:00am — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Anna | Quedgeley Community Centre
6:10pm — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Anna | Kingsway Community Centre
7:15pm — Gentle Mat Pilates with Anna | Kingsway Community Centre - This class has been gentle for a while. Now it's set to be GENTLE 🙂

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SATURDAY
9:20am — Feet, Core and Breath Workshop. Understanding Foundations with Bjorn - last 5 spots left. Use class credit to book -> https://pilatesflow.uk/workshops/
| Quedgeley Health & Fitness Club, Severn Vale School

SUNDAY
9:00am — Make Friends with the Reformer Workshop with Tina | Pilates Flow Reformer Studio. 4 spots left. Make Friends With the Reformer workshop with Tina
9:20am — Mixed-ability Mat Pilates with Anna | Quedgeley Health & Fitness Club, Severn Vale School

WOW! Our schedule got 10 upgrades in just the last week :D
28 weekly classes?!?!
Who is excited?

Brand new classes added:

Tuesday 6pm mat Pilates with Anna
Wednesday 9.30am mat Pilates with Anna
Wednesday 6.10pm stays as mat Pilates

Thursday (from the 17th) Tina is going to run her Reformer Flow classes at 5 and 6pm.
On Saturday (from the 12th) Vicky is going to run 8am Reformer and 9.40am mat classes. :D
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Changing classes:

We have changed a few Reformer classes into Sculpt.
Friday 7.15mat class is changing into Gentle Pilates class
Wednesday 5 and 6.10pm will now be run by Anna (from the 9th onwards)
Tuesday 5pm Reformer will be taken by Bjorn.

Bank holiday Monday :-)
Morning class was full.
We had a lovely intro to Reformer workshop. Now only 7.30pm Reformer class left.

Book your spot if you want to move extra today ;-)

Nobody tells you the truth about Reformer Pilates before your first class, so let me be the one to do it:

It looks like a chic little bed on wheels. It is, in fact, a torture device that has been given excellent branding.

You'll be gliding one minute, questioning your life choices the next, and somewhere in between you'll discover muscles in your inner thigh that have never once been consulted about anything, ever. The straps will humble you. The springs will humble you. Even the carriage will humble you, and it doesn't even have a personality.

And yet — 24 hours later, you're already checking the timetable for your next session, because apparently we're all just gluttons for elegant punishment. 🙃

Welcome to the club. ;-)