MJ Fitness Harrogate

✨ New Beginners' Pilates class ✨
Looking for a new way to move, strengthen and feel fitter this autumn?

MJ Fitness Harrogate's Modern Pilates Matwork for Beginners class starts at the on Thursday 10th September at 6.15pm.

The class is led by Christie, daughter of Marion Oakley, who many of you will already know from their popular workshops this summer.

Pilates is a fantastic way to work on core strength, posture and general fitness, with exercises designed to help you develop strength and body awareness in a supportive environment.

📅 Thursday 10th September
🕡 6.15pm
📍 Fitness Garage

Fancy giving it a try? Complete our short form to register your interest.

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I wanted to talk about the importance of building and maintaining strength, especially as we age.

When I mention strength training, it doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy weights or using big, weighted bars.

Sometimes, simply adding a small hand weight, even a 2lb dumbbell, to a gentle Pilates movement can make a real difference.

It can help your muscles work a little harder, improve control, support bone strength, build endurance and help you feel stronger in everyday life.

As we get older, we naturally start to lose muscle mass and strength, which can affect balance, posture, mobility and confidence. That’s why adding safe, controlled resistance into movement can be so beneficial.

In class, we use Pilates principles alongside small weights and other equipment to help you:

🧡 Build strength gradually
🧡 Improve posture and core control
🧡 Support your joints and bones
🧡 Feel steadier and more balanced
🧡 Make everyday movements feel easier
🧡 Build confidence in what your body can do

It’s not about pushing yourself too hard. It’s about working safely, moving with control, and giving your body the strength it needs to support you.

So, if you’d like to feel stronger this September, come along and try a class. Your first class is free so please message me if you’d like help choosing the right one for you.

What a lovely summer of workshops we’ve had at MoJo Fitness. 🧡

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has come along, whether it was to try Pilates for the first time, learn something new, release tension, move more mindfully, or simply take a bit of time for yourself.

One of the things we’ve loved most has been the sense of community, people coming together, chatting, asking questions, having a go, and supporting each other along the way.

A little spotlight on our HOG Back Relaxer Workshop, as it was such a lovely session.

We worked through gentle trigger point release using the HOG Back Relaxer™, followed by Pilates-style movements to help ease tightness, improve mobility and leave everyone feeling a little more refreshed.

It was so nice to see everyone take time to slow down, notice how different areas of the body felt, and learn more about how to support themselves through movement.

It’s also been lovely to welcome new faces across all our workshops this summer, especially those who felt a bit nervous beforehand but left feeling more confident and comfortable in their bodies.

We can’t wait for September when our weekly classes are back after the summer break.

So if you’ve always wanted to try Pilates, or you’ve been thinking about coming along but haven’t quite taken that first step yet, we’d love to see you.

Our classes are friendly, supportive and suitable for different levels, and your first class is free, so you can come along and see how it feels.

Message me if you’d like help choosing the right class for you.

A perfect day🌞🐾

Want to feel a little fitter, stronger, more toned, more confident, or simply meet some lovely new people?

Our MoJo Fitness classes are restarting after the summer break, and bookings open from 7th September.

We offer a range of friendly, supportive classes to help you move better, feel good in your body and enjoy exercise in a way that works for you.

From Pilates and Spine Safe Pilates to Pilates Ball, Zumba Gold, Hula Fitness and 1:1 Pilates Therapy, there’s something for different abilities, interests and confidence levels.

You don’t need to be super fit, flexible or experienced to join us. Our classes are welcoming, relaxed and designed to help you move at your own pace.

Whether your goal is to build strength, support your back, improve balance, ease stiffness, have fun or just get back into a weekly routine, we’d love to welcome you along.

Your first class is free, so you can come and see how it feels.

Download the current timetable at www.mojofitness.info or send me a message if you’d like help choosing the right class for you.

🏃‍♀️ Do you enjoy running but often end up feeling sore, stiff or full of little niggles afterwards?

This is something we see a lot.

Running is brilliant for fitness, headspace and getting outdoors, but it can put a lot of repeated pressure through the body. If your feet, ankles, hips, glutes or core aren’t quite supporting you as well as they could, you may start to feel it through tightness, soreness or recurring injuries.

Christie is a great example of this too. She loves running and has first-hand experience of how much Pilates can help, not just with strength and mobility, but with feeling more supported, balanced and confident when running.

In class, we do a lot of work on the areas runners rely on most:

🧡 Core control
🧡 Hip and glute stability
🧡 Foot and ankle strength
🧡 Posture and alignment
🧡 Balance and mobility

It’s not about pushing harder. It’s about helping your body move better, so your running feels more efficient, supported and enjoyable.

So if you love running but feel like your body could do with a bit of extra support, Pilates can be a great addition to your routine.

You can book in from 7th September, and don’t forget, your first class is free.

Message me if you’d like to come along or ask which class would suit you best. 🧡

Do you ever feel like you trip more easily than you used to?

It’s something many people notice as they get older, catching your foot on uneven ground, feeling less steady on steps, or not quite trusting your balance like you used to.

Tripping isn’t always caused by one thing, but weaker core muscles, reduced balance, poor posture, and less strength through the hips, legs, feet and ankles can all play a part.

That’s where Pilates can really help.

In class, we work on the muscles that support everyday movement, including:

🧡 Core strength
🧡 Hip and glute stability
🧡 Foot and ankle control
🧡 Balance and coordination
🧡 Posture and body awareness

It’s not about doing anything fast or complicated. It’s about building strength, control and confidence so your body feels more supported when you’re walking, climbing stairs, getting up from a chair or moving around day to day.

Small, regular movements can make a big difference.

If you’d like to feel steadier, stronger and more confident on your feet, come along and try a class.

Don’t forget, your first class is free!

September always feels like a lovely time to get back into a routine.

After the summer holidays, days out, family plans and a slightly different pace, it can feel really good to make a bit of time for yourself again.

Our MoJo Fitness classes restart after the summer break, and you’ll be able to book in from 7th September.

Whether you’re returning to class or thinking about trying something new, we’d love to welcome you along.

Our classes are all about helping you move better, feel stronger, build confidence and keep your body supported, without pressure or judgement.

You can choose from:

🧘‍♀️ Pilates
🧡 Spine Safe Pilates
💃 Zumba Gold
🙌 1:1 Pilates Therapy and so much more!

Don’t forget, your first class is free.

Message me if you’d like help choosing the right class for you, or visit www.mojofitness.info to download the current timetable.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Mindful Pilates Workshop a the Fitness Garage Harrogate.

It was such a lovely session and a real reminder of how powerful it can be to simply slow down, breathe and move with a little more intention.

We spent the workshop gently connecting with the breath, moving through mindful Pilates with a focus on quality rather than quantity, and finishing with time to restore, reflect and relax.

It was wonderful to see everyone giving themselves that bit of “me time” and allowing space to feel physically looser, mentally calmer and hopefully a little more refreshed.

Thank you again for being part of it, we hope you left feeling renewed.

🌿 Feeling like you need to reset?

MJ Fitness Harrogate's Mindful Pilates Workshop is the perfect opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and focus on you.

Taking place on Saturday 8th August (11:30am) at the , this calming session combines mindful movement with simple breathing techniques to help ease tension, improve mobility and leave you feeling stronger, calmer and more energised.

💚 Suitable for all abilities.
💚 Friendly, supportive and completely judgement-free.

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