If you’re looking for a Pilates class taught by highly trained instructors, offering a unique, community driven vibe that will help you improve your fitness as well as your social life, then look no further than ZH Pilates! Zoe Hodgson is a 3rd Generation Joseph Pilates instructor who was one of the very first people [...]
While there’s no right way to get sweaty, there’s no doubt that fitness trends can influence how people exercise. Below are the top 5 fitness trends to be aware of in 2018 and what they’re all about. 1. HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING HIIT is already well known amongst gym-goers the world over, but it’s going to [...]
As an observer, you may think that a mat Pilates class looks like a rather sedentary activity. Most of the session is spent lying down or in a supine position. There are minimal movements and no equipment. However, as with all Pilates classes, the principles are based around concentration, control and balance – all of [...]
ZH Pilates is delighted to announce that we will be offering a brand new Barreconcept class in 2018! Our amazing instructors Rebecca Horner, Zoe Hodgson and Venessa Basson are all expertly trained in Barreconcept and are thrilled to add the class to the fantastic ZH portfolio... Barreconcept is a unique barre workout which allows you [...]
When it comes to motivating ourselves to exercise, our biggest demon is ourselves. For the most part, we all know that we should be exercising regularly. The issue is that we don’t want to! So, instead of trying to think of a few motivational slogans, the team here at ZH Pilates has listed a few [...]
Back pain is staggeringly common. One in ten of us are affected by it and a huge number of us attempt to struggle through by taking all manner of painkillers. However, a recent overview of research into back pain suggests that medication is basically pointless. This temporary remedy tends to have such a small impact [...]
If you haven’t already signed up to LUXe Bootcamp (why not?!), the team here at Zoe Hodgson Pilates would like to outline a few reasons why we think you should! We believe that the main reason people think twice about joining any bootcamp is fear. Fear that they are not fit enough, fear of looking [...]
You’ve just finished a demanding but satisfying Pilates session. Your body is crying out for sustenance. You find yourself reaching for the high-carb, high-enjoyment foods in the cupboard and justify it with the ‘I deserve it’ shrug of the shoulders. And, you know what? That’s absolutely fine… to an extent. Feeding your body is just [...]
As Smartphones, Tablets and Video Games rapidly nudge our generation towards being entirely bone idle, the importance of staying physically fit becomes more pertinent every day. Obviously, the team here at ZH Pilates is mad about physical fitness, and we explain some of the reasons why you should be too... What are the benefits of [...]
Zoe Hodgson Pilates has teamed with the finest Bootcamp Instructors in the Southeast to bring you LUXe Bootcamp! Located in 40 acres of private land in Esher, Surrey – our Luxury Bootcamp consists of an express 45 min workout that safely hits the body without pressure or injury, making your experience more enjoyable! All of [...]
