Pilates With Ruth

Home
Ireland
Clonmel
Pilates With Ruth

Pilates | Strength | Mobility
💜 Move with Ruth — online training
🖤 RPM Power Partner
📱 Start your 7-day FREE trial

21/10/2026

A little reminder to take a step back and give yourself some credit. 💜

This is week three of being out of action with my knee, and it’s given me a different perspective on where I was just a few weeks ago.

Then, I was constantly thinking about what I could improve. My wall balls, my sled push, my running, my lifts, my nutrition… there was always something I felt I could do better.

But looking back now, I’m thinking… Jesus, I was flying it!

I was training hard five days a week, getting stronger, improving my running and making huge progress in areas I once struggled with.

Yet I was still focusing on what I hadn’t quite nailed.

It’s funny how easily we overlook what we’re achieving because we’re too busy chasing what comes next.

So here’s your reminder, and one I clearly needed myself:

Look at what you ARE doing, not just what you think you should be doing.

Of course, there will always be things we can improve. But that doesn’t take away from what we’ve already achieved.

Instead of focusing only on the negatives, take a moment to recognise how far you’ve come.

I’m learning that I can want to improve without dismissing how well I’ve already done.

Right now, I’m doing the best I can in the circumstances I’m in. I’ll adapt, build again and keep moving forward.

Give yourself some credit. You might be doing a whole lot better than you think. 💜

21/10/2026

Come train with me | 3 weeks post-knee procedure 💜

Finally starting to see some really positive progress!

My knee is feeling better every day, I’m feeling more stable when walking, and I’m gradually able to do a little bit more as the days go by.

I took most of the first week completely off exercise because that’s genuinely what I needed. Since then, getting back to some upper-body training, little bits of cardio and my rehab-specific exercises has helped me stay sane and feel a bit more like myself again.

Today’s session was kept simple:

✨ 10-minute treadmill walk
✨ Chest press
✨ Shoulder press
✨ Seated rows
✨ Seated lateral raises
✨ 10 minutes on the bike, with no resistance
✨ My knee rehab exercises

I’m keeping things supported and controlled, and everything felt comfortable today.

I’m delighted with what I can do right now, rather than focusing on what I can’t. I’m taking it day by day, listening to my body and enjoying those little signs of progress.

It’s amazing what a handful of extra days can make. 💜

Slowly but surely, we’re moving in the right direction!🙌🙌

Recovery is individual, and I’m following my own post-procedure recovery guidance.

20/10/2026

“Should I start Pilates?”

One of the most common questions I get asked is some variation of this:

“Should I start Pilates?”
“Would Pilates be good for me?”

And my answer is usually… I don’t know! 😂

Do you want to start Pilates? And why are you thinking about it?

Did your doctor or physio recommend it? Are you looking to improve your strength, mobility or flexibility? Do you have an injury or medical condition I need to know about? Have you exercised before, or would Pilates be something completely new to you?

All of these questions help me understand the person in front of me.

Because it’s not always as simple as saying yes or no🙈

Maybe mat Pilates would suit you. Maybe reformer Pilates would be a better fit. Maybe a group class isn’t the right starting point for you, and you need something more individualised.

And then there’s the question of whether you’ll actually enjoy it!🙌

If you’re used to high-intensity workouts, lifting heavy or constantly pushing your limits, Pilates might feel very different to what you’re accustomed to. And if you’re expecting to lie on a mat, do a bit of breathing and find it all very easy, you might be in for a surprise! 😂

Pilates can be challenging, and it isn’t for everyone.

My job isn’t to tell everyone they should do Pilates. It’s to help people figure out whether it’s right for them, what type might suit them and where they should start.

So, should you start Pilates?

Let’s start with why you want to. 💜

20/10/2026

Are we glorifying the super-skinny look again?

Some people are naturally very slim, and we all have different body types. This isn’t about judging anyone’s body. 💜

But I think there’s a big difference between looking after your body, wanting to feel good, build strength and maintain a physique that suits you,
and striving to be as small as possible.

For me, it’s about finding a healthy balance, maintaining a body composition that works for me, building strength, moving well and looking after my overall health and wellbeing.

I believe we should be encouraging people to take care of themselves, fuel their bodies appropriately, exercise, build strength and find a healthy balance that works for them.

Let’s stop putting being as small as possible on a pedestal and start celebrating strength, fitness, health and the effort people put into looking after themselves.

Because being smaller doesn’t automatically mean being healthier.

17/10/2026

A little honest update on my recovery… 🤍

Next week, I head into my third week off work following my knee surgery, and if I’m honest, this has been one of the hardest parts of the process mentally.

I genuinely thought I’d be in a much better physical position to return to teaching by weeks two or three. The hardest part has been accepting that, mentally, I’m ready to go back, but physically, I’m just not there yet.

Being self-employed, taking time off isn’t easy, and when you love what you do, there’s a lot of guilt around not being able to get back to it as quickly as you’d hoped.

I think it’s easy to see someone up walking around and assume they’re grand, but walking around and being physically capable of safely teaching and looking after a group of people are two very different things.

I have to be realistic about where I’m at. I need to know I can look after my clients to the standard I’d expect of myself, and right now, I’m not quite there yet.

Thankfully, advice from people with medical experience has helped me make the decision to take that extra time, rather than pushing myself back too soon.

But it’s still hard. My head is ready to get up, get moving and get back to normal, while my body is telling me otherwise.

So, for now, it’s back to rehab, resting when I need to and trying to be a little more patient with myself.

Sometimes, just because you’re mentally ready, it doesn’t mean your body is. And I’m learning that taking the extra time now is part of getting back to where I want to be.

If you’re struggling with the guilt of slowing down, taking time off or not being where you thought you’d be, you’re not alone. 🤍

16/10/2026

Had a lovely lunch today catching up with a friend, and we got chatting about life, work and a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list trip they’ve booked for next year. ✈️🤍

And honestly, I LOVE hearing things like this!

Especially when you’re self-employed, it can be so easy to put things off. You tell yourself you should be working more, building the business, making more money or waiting until things feel a little more secure before you take that time off.

I think we can get so caught up in working to build a life that we forget to actually live it.

I’ve been trying to take a little step in that direction myself lately, too. Less talking about the trips I want to take and more actually booking them! 🙌🏼

Of course, there’s a balance to be found. Being self-employed comes with its own pressures, and that sense of security is important. But I also think we need to remind ourselves that life is happening right now.

There’s no guarantee we’ll get to retirement with the same health, energy or opportunities we have today. And I don’t want to spend my whole life saying, “I’ll do that someday.”

So here’s your little reminder, especially if you’re self-employed and find it hard to switch off…

Book the trip. Make the memories. Have the experiences. Take the time off. 🤍

We work hard to build our lives, but we need to make sure we’re actually enjoying them along the way.

Don’t spend your whole life working towards a life you never make time to live. ✨

Address

Clonmel

Website

http://www.pilateswithruth.com/, https://movewithruth.uscreen.io/pages/movewithruth

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pilates With Ruth posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Pilates With Ruth:

Want your business to be the top-listed gym/sports facility in Clonmel?

Pilates With Ruth

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

17/10/2026

16/10/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Listing takedown request