Simple Changes - Pilates, Antenatal and postnatal exercise

Simple Changes - Pilates, Antenatal and postnatal exercise Simple-Changes is based in Datchet. A variety of classes run including mums2be pregnancy exercise, pregnancy pilates, postnatal pilates and general pilates.

Massage therapy is available including sports, pregnancy and relaxation.

09/09/2026

It’s finally here!

For the last few months I’ve been keeping a little secret... and I’m so excited that I can finally share it with you.

After more than 20 years of Personal Training in gyms and travelling to clients, I decided it was time to create something of my own.

A private Personal Training gym.

I wanted to create a space that feels completely different from a busy gym. No waiting for equipment, no feeling like people are watching you, no feeling intimidated because someone is lifting heavier weights.

Just you, your goals and me.

A calm, private space where we can work together to get you stronger, improve your fitness, build your confidence and help you feel good in your body.

And because of my experience in women's health, Pilates, core rehabilitation, postnatal recovery, perimenopause, I can tailor your sessions to where you are now and where you want to be.

From the very first photo to the finished gym... it’s been a huge project, but I’m so proud of what it has become.

Now I’m ready to welcome you in.

If you’ve been thinking about Personal Training but don’t like the idea of a busy gym, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

I have limited spaces available. Drop me a message if you’d like to come and have a look or find out more.

 

08/09/2026

Strength training is everywhere on social media at the moment, and for good reason. As we get older, lifting weights becomes really important for keeping us strong, healthy and movig well.

But when you start Personal Training with me, we don't jump straight into heavy weights.

We start where you are.

First, we work on core engagement, making sure you're using the right muscles and getting your technique right. Then, as you get stronger and more confident, we gradually increase the weight.

5 benefits of strength training as you get older

1. Build and maintain muscle
We naturally lose muscle as we age, so strength training helps us stay strong and toned.

2. Support bone health
Weight-bearing exercise is particularly important for bone health around and after menopause.

3. Keep doing the things you love
Being strong makes everyday life easier — carrying shopping, lifting the kids or, in my case, helping my husband with our 70kg tent!

4. Support metabolism and weight management
Building muscle helps your body use more energy, which can support weight management as your body changes through perimenopause.

5. Feel stronger and more confident
There is something very satisfying about lifting a weight today that you couldn't lift a few months ago.

And I see this progression with my clients all the time.

One of my postnatal clients started with core engagement and banded deadlifts. We gradually progressed to 3kg dumbbells, 6kg and 8kg kettlebells, and then 16kg.

Today she lifted 20kg using two 10kg dumbbells.

That's not about rushing to lift heavy. It's about good technique, consistency and gradually getting stronger.

If you're ready to start strength training but don't know where to begin, I'll start where you are and help you build from there.

Want to get stronger? Drop me a message about one-to-one Personal Training in my private gym in Langley.

Strong & Balance starts tomorrow! (Almost forgot to post about this one!!! Roll on School routine!)Fancy an hour just fo...
02/09/2026

Strong & Balance starts tomorrow! (Almost forgot to post about this one!!! Roll on School routine!)

Fancy an hour just for you?

My Strong & Balance class starts tomorrow in Langley, 7.45pm–8.45pm, and I have a few spaces available.

This is a friendly, supportive class focusing on strength, balance, mobility and core, helping you feel stronger and more confident in everyday life.
Whether you're getting back into exercise, looking to build your strength or simply want to move better, I'll give you different options so you can work at your own level.

Limited spaces available, so if you've been thinking about joining, now is the time!

Tomorrow , 7.45–8.45pm, Langley
Drop me a message for booking info.

Strong & Balance starts tomorrow!Fancy an hour just for you?My Strong & Balance class starts tomorrow in Langley, 7.45pm...
02/09/2026

Strong & Balance starts tomorrow!

Fancy an hour just for you?

My Strong & Balance class starts tomorrow in Langley, 7.45pm–8.45pm, and I have a few spaces available.

This is a friendly, supportive class focusing on strength, balance, mobility and core, helping you feel stronger and more confident in everyday life.

Whether you're getting back into exercise, looking to build your strength or simply want to move better, I'll give you different options so you can work at your own level.

Limited spaces available, so if you've been thinking about joining, now is the time!

Tomorrow | 7.45–8.45pm | Langley

Drop me a message or click here to book: https://simple-changes.co.uk/strongandbalanced/

1st September, New term. New Timetable with new classes.I love the summer holidays and no school run but I'm looking for...
01/09/2026

1st September, New term. New Timetable with new classes.

I love the summer holidays and no school run but I'm looking forward to getting back to a routine :)

Are you? Comment Below.

1st September, New term. New Timetable with new classes.I love the summer holidays and no school run but I'm looking for...
01/09/2026

1st September, New term. New Timetable with new classes.

I love the summer holidays and no school run but I'm looking forward to getting back to a routine :)

Are you?

For More info click here: www.simple-changes.co.uk

31/08/2026

I always start my weight sessions and client sessions with some mobility work.

My favourite types are the ones where you get a lot for your effort. This roll-down stretches through the back of the body, while stepping forwards in the plank position helps to open up the hips. The V-stretch at the end helps to open up the chest.

Why is mobility so important?

If a muscle is tight, it can be in a shortened position, which can affect how well you are able to use it. You may also find that you don't feel the muscle working as effectively.

I've definitely experienced this myself. When my glutes are tight, I can't feel them working in deadlift or even in Pilates when doing a leg lift.

Mobility work helps prepare your body for the exercises ahead and can help you move more freely and reduce your risk of injury.

And let's be honest, mobility work just feels good!

Do you include mobility work in your workouts? What's your favourite exercise?

20 years can change a lot...The first photo is me 20 years ago, newly qualified as a Personal Trainer. I had no idea the...
30/08/2026

20 years can change a lot...

The first photo is me 20 years ago, newly qualified as a Personal Trainer. I had no idea then how much life, experience and learning would shape the way I work today.

Since then, I've:

Worked at Datchet & Eton Health Club, Virgin Active and Runnymede Hotel & Spa

Been a Pilates Instructor for 14 years

Built over 22 years' experience as a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist

Specialised in women's health, postnatal recovery, core rehabilitation and scar therapy

Been a Holistic Core Restore® Coach for 8 years

Trained in oncology massage and breast cancer rehabilitation

Completed specialist training in C-section, hysterectomy and abdominal scar therapy, pelvic floor, postnatal assessment and functional exercise

But my experience isn't just from courses and qualifications.

Life has taught me a lot too.

I've had two surgeries – MVD surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and, more recently, keyhole surgery for a liver cyst. I've experienced what it's like to live with a debilitating illness – at one point I couldn't even talk or eat – and then have to rebuild my strength.

I've also become a mum to two children, experienced pregnancy and a natural breech birth, moved house twice, got married and, like most women, juggled children, work and everything else life throws at you.

And here's something you probably wouldn't expect from a Personal Trainer...

I don't have a dramatic transformation story. I’m actually about a stone and half heavier than I was 20 years ago!

But I'm also stronger, have more muscle, and I'm now navigating perimenopause and all the changes that come with it.

My body has changed over the years. Yours will too.

And that's OK.

For me, being fit isn't about being the smallest version of yourself. It's about being strong, healthy and capable for the stage of life you're in.

For me, that's being able to help my husband lift random things... like our 70kg tent!

My qualifications give me the knowledge, life has given me experience.

Movement, strength & Balance through the ages, with the experience to support you wherever you are on your journey.

26/08/2026

Exercises I don’t usually start with for diastasis recti include:
Heel taps,
Superman &
planks.

Often I see these exercises recommended on social media or have clients who have been doing these but not getting good results.
These are exercises I may progress to, but they’re not usually where I begin.

The most important thing at the start is making sure you have the right core engagement. I want to see the deeper core muscles working without doming through the tummy or other muscles taking over, such as the hip flexors or lower back.

For most women, I start with simple exercises lying on their back, such as palm presses, toe points and Pilates ball squeezes. These help to establish a good connection with the core before moving on to more challenging exercises. If the core is weak then this position can be great as you are not working against gravity.

However, every woman is different. Some women actually feel and engage their core better in standing, particularly if they have exercised or strength trained before or during pregnancy.
This is why there isn't one set programme for everyone with diastasis recti. The exercises you start with and how quickly you progress will depend on your body, your current strength and how well you can engage your core.

For me, the exercise itself is only part of the picture. Getting the right muscles working first is key.

If you would like to find out more click here: https://simple-changes.co.uk/holistic-core-restore-diastasis/

25/08/2026

Tension through a C-section scar can affect how your whole body moves.

These two videos show the difference before and after treatment. You can see how restricted the movement is around the scar to begin with and then how much more movement there is through the area afterwards. This is after just 1 session.

Scar tissue can affect different layers of the body, not just the surface of the skin. This is why I work gently and gradually, helping to improve movement through the different layers of tissue around the scar. There is no need to force anything, and I always work at a pace that feels comfortable.

Some women are left with a feeling of tightness, pulling or restriction around their C-section scar and simply assume this is something they have to live with.

You don't have to.

Scar therapy and massage may help improve tissue mobility and flexibility, reduce feelings of tension and pulling, and help you move more comfortably.

I have been specialising in scar therapy for over 7 years, and I don't just focus on the scar itself. I also look at how your body is moving and consider how the scar may be affecting your posture, core and everyday movement.

If your C-section scar still feels tight, restricted or uncomfortable, scar therapy may be able to help. Get in touch if you'd like to know more or book an appointment - click here https://simple-changes.co.uk/c-section-scar-massage/

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