Pickles Pilates

03/04/2026

It will be World Health Day next week, on Tuesday, 7 April, so we wanted to spotlight some excellent FREE health and fitness opportunities happening on the day at Hartham Leisure Centre in Hertford and Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre in Bishop's Stortford that are available to residents! 💚

Get stuck in at Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre:
• Senior Swim - 9:10AM
• Forever Fit - 12:30PM - 1:15PM
• Meditation - 1:45 - 2:30PM
• Disability Swim - 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Or visit Hartham Leisure Centre:
• Disability Swim - 9:30AM - 10:30AM
• Inclusive Swim - 10:30AM - 11:30AM
• Good Boost - 12:00 - 1:00PM
• Seated Pilates - 2:00PM - 2:45PM

These inspiring facilities provide a great base for anyone interested in progressing their personal fitness journey, with modern and intuitive equipment as well as engaging classes for people of all ages and all abilities! 🏋️

You don't need to be an Everyone Active member to join in, just create a free Everyone Active account on the Everyone Active App. You can also contact the leisure centres by phone or you can visit the reception to enquire.

For more information about local leisure centres in East Herts, please visit https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/sports-leisure-and-parks/gyms-and-swimming-pools

31/03/2026

An amazing write up about the fantastic community work that Everyone Active has put in place.

Get Active – Find activities and learn about the benefits of being active. Get Support – Help to get Herts active. Find funding opportunities.

23/03/2026

Fantastic Pilates class on Mondays 9.30am taught by Gill.

Progress is built on consistency.

Training three times a week can significantly improve cardiovascular health, increase strength and boost mood and energy levels.

With a range of fitness classes, a fully equipped gym and high-quality sports facilities, Wodson Park offers something for every goal and every schedule.

Plan your next session today.

https://wodsonpark.com/

17/03/2026

Coffee and Planning.

01/04/2025

Fantastic first 2 days of training to be a Posture Stability Imstructor - PSI.

Amazing tutors and fellow students. So much to think about and implement into my current classes.

25/02/2025

01/01/2025

Pilates is a great way to start your week!

Pilates with Gill | Monday @ 9:30am

Whether you’re new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, this class is perfect for you. Gill is a fantastic teacher and you’ll be made to feel comfortable right away – or at least until the stretching starts!

To learn more about this class, call 01920 487 091.

11/12/2024

Qualifications.

Being an instructor, wether its pilates, personal trainer, circuits, swimming, all need qualifications.

Not only does it teach how to deliver a session, but how to deliver it safely.

Behind each exercise there is the science. How we are using the muscles, joints. But also what could happen if we were to instruct the exercise incorrectly.

I am highly qualified, why? Because If I was to teach something I am not qualified in and cause an injury, then that's my career over.

Don't be afraid to ask to see my qualifications, or any other instructors. A qualified instructor will always be happy to share.

All the qualifications I hold are OFQUAL regulated.

18/11/2024

Well said!

Pilates has changed in the last few years, it is the ‘trending’ exercise to do, and every other person is now or is training to be an instructor.

Pilates is an unregulated industry and unfortunately, that means that lots of uncredited reformer ‘qualifications’. These ‘qualifications’ are showing people with no pre-requisites how to do ‘some exercises’ on the reformer and then sending them on their way. They are not Pilates instructors, they are reformer instructors and there’s a big difference!

Pilates instructors have done a mat qualification as well which includes anatomy exams, it included how to modify and adapt exercises for common exercises contradictions, such as injury. They have then used this knowledge to qualify with an accredited certification in reformer pilates and have transferred all their pilates knowledge and skills to the reformer machine. How can you teach one without the other?

When looking for a Pilates class do your research and find a fully qualified instructor and if wanting to train to teach then do your research and get a proper recognised qualification, not a quick weekend online course!

10/11/2024

Come and have a festive swim at Hymb on December 14th from 8am to 10am.

Food and drink are available afterwards.

06/08/2024

After a fabulous week away in Slovenia, I am refreshed and looming forward to teaching pilates today.

9.30am Gentle pilates - zoom
10.30am Hertford Wellbeing Hub
7.30pm mixed ability pilates - zoom

Drop me a message to book

30/04/2024

Tonight I am raising a glass of wine to remember a fabulous lady.

On Sunday, one of my pilates ladies sadly passed away after a short illness. She brought alot of joy to my class, especially enjoying telling me off for always pulling the waistband of my trousers up.

Wendy this is for you.