Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:27:06 +0000WeeblySun, 05 Apr 2026 09:49:56 GMThttps://thornburypilates.weebly.com/updates/nordic-walking-comes-to-thornburyI am really excited to be able to offer Nordic Walking classes in Thornbury. I am a fully qualified instructor with the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA). My sessions will be on an ad hoc basis so please look for information about when and where on Eventbrite. Spaces are limited to 10 people so I can give you my best attention.

Nordic Walking is essentially walking upgraded. You use specially designed poles (different from trekking poles) to engage your upper body in a way that mimics classic cross‑country skiing. The result is a smooth, natural movement pattern that turns an ordinary walk into a full‑body workout without feeling punishing.

Nordic Walking blends simple walking with upper‑body conditioning, giving you benefits like:

• Burning around 20% more calories than normal walking
• Releasing tension in the neck and shoulders
• Improving posture and gait
• Strengthening core and back muscles
• Reducing joint impact
• Making it easier to walk further and longer because the effort is shared across the body

WHO'S IT FOR? Pretty much everyone! If you can walk, you can Nordic Walk. It’s especially helpful for:

• People with joint issues or recovering from injury
• Anyone who dislikes gyms but wants a whole‑body workout
• Athletes looking for cross‑training
• Community groups wanting a sociable, accessible activity
• People aiming to lose weight or tone areas like arms and abs

It’s genuinely suitable from age 8 to 80+.]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:19:11 GMThttps://thornburypilates.weebly.com/updates/december-10th-2025My new 2025 class Forever Flexible is a breath of fresh air and we're having a lot of fun! This class is specifically designed to undo all the postural issues from modern day living.

We use gentle, flowing movements to improve posture, mobility and flexibility, releasing tightness and easing the every-day aches caused by modern life. We begin the class with a variety of light, repetitive exercises to gently lift the heart rate and start working into tight muscles straight away. The second part of the class then shifts to mat-based work, focusing on flexibility, alignment and restoring better posture.

We cover a great deal in this really beneficial half hour class!

This is a PAYG class booked on Eventbrite - just do a search for Forever Flexible in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire and you should find the black and white logo similar to the Thornbury Pilates one above. Just choose your date and I'll see you there!]]>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://thornburypilates.weebly.com/updates/zoomingThornbury Pilates has gone really well via Zoom during the Pandemic and I think everyone coped very well with having to learn the technology and go out of their comfort zone. We will soon be back at Manorbrook School this September and it will be really lovely to see everyone's faces again.]]>