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1:1 Pilates - the cat's whiskers of personalised training.

  • Writer: Sam Moore
    Sam Moore
  • Nov 15
  • 3 min read

Updated: Nov 23


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Your Long-Term Wellness Starts Here: The Power of Personalised Pilates


[Paws] please and consider why more people are choosing Personalised 1:1 Pilates lessons. While group classes can be fun, social, and budget-friendly, nothing matches the impact of personalised, one-to-one Pilates when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals.


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Tailored to Your Body

No two clients walk ( or run ) into the studio with the same needs. Everybody is unique and your Pilates journey should reflect that. You might be recovering from surgery or injury, dealing with pelvic-floor concerns, managing back pain, or navigating a chronic condition. A private session allows me to tailor the Pilates Method purr-fectly for your body, your history, and your goals. ( in the case of my unique “client”, Max our Russian Blue cat, performing arts might be the goal. 🤭 ) 


Focused Attention

In a 1:1 session, my attention is fully on you — offering hands-on adjustments and clear, tactile cues that ensure each movement is safe, effective, and aligned. This kind of precision is harder to achieve in a group class and significantly reduces the risk of injury.


Progress at Your Own Pace

Private Pilates gives you the freedom to move at a pace that truly feels right for your body, one paw step at a time. Whether you’re brand new to Pilates, returning after a break, or managing pain, each session adapts to you — never the other way around. Pilates is a complete system, a thoughtful method with exercises that can sometimes look daunting or challenging at first. In a 1:1 setting, I can break these movements down, modify them, and layer them gradually so they become accessible and effective. I choose the right variations and add-ons at the right time, ensuring you build strength and confidence safely and progressively.

 

Tools to Support Your Practice

Private sessions at Firefly Pilates make full use of the entire Pilates Method and studio apparatus — from the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, and Pilates Arc to the Mat, Barre, Braided Towel, floorwork, foam rollers, and massage balls. Each tool is selected with purpose, adding support or challenge exactly where your body needs it that day.


A Deeper Mind-Body Connection

With personalised guidance, encouragement, support and praise, clients often discover a new awareness of how their body moves. This takes exercise beyond just a physical workout. It becomes quality movement done with purpose, helping the mind to reset. 


MEOW!!!!! But “Why is 1:1 Pilates so expensive?”  

Have you ever wondered why private Pilates costs more? It’s because you’re working with someone who has invested in hundreds of hours of quality education, and thousands of pounds worth of equipment. This expertise allows them to work safely and effectively with a wide range of bodies and goals — offering a level of personalised support you won’t find in a general group class. This also means smarter progress, and better long-term results for you! Purrrrr!


At Firefly Pilates, you are always warmly welcomed. Your journey starts with you — and I’m here to support you every step.


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7 Comments


MarkSmith284
Nov 16

I am normally allergic to cats, but I don't react to Max! He is a very friendly and talented cat and sometimes comes to visit you in your session.

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Laura152
Nov 16

You have such a talented cat! How do you get him to do all his tricks!?

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hello659379
Nov 16
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It’s a technique similar to how the Lipizzaner horses are trained. We observe what he does naturally. Then we encourage him to repeat it, and reward him for doing it. He has many tricks that he does. He’s rather talented.

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Avneet Batti
Avneet Batti
Nov 15

Aww max is adorable

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hello659379
Nov 16
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Thank you Avneet. We think so too.

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Brian Moore
Brian Moore
Nov 15

Max is so talented and cute ! 🥰

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hello659379
Nov 16
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Thank you so much. He is a sweety.

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