When I retired from work, top of my to do list was to start Pilates. It was my best decision. I joined Ali’s weekly class and was made very welcome.

Three years on , I do a weekly ‘in person’ class and two zoom classes a week, either live if I can, or on recording. Ali looks after us all holistically. She makes sure she is aware of any issues we have and challenges us to work to the best of our capability while staying safe.

The classes are very varied .. sometimes using props such as balls and the foam roller and we work on all aspects of movement, rotation, flexibility, balance and strength.

I have certainly seen changes in my own body and also my mindset and I am more aware of how my body works. I wish I had started Pilates at a younger age but it is never too late to start.

I feel I am making the best effort to age as well as I can , making sure my body can face that process in the best shape possible.