Coffee Morning – Photos and Total Raised
A huge, huge thank you… to everyone who came along to our charity coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. I think we had between forty and fifty people in total, which is a fantastic turnout. And what an amazing array of cakes and other sweet treats...
MacMillan Coffee Morning 26th September
Pilates Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan – Wednesday 26th September, 11.00 am – Sellindge Sports and Social Club After two very successful Pilates social events this summer, I thought it would be nice to combine some socialising with raising money for a...
Jane Mackenzie Attends Osteoporosis Workshop
I was lucky enough to be able to attend an Osteoporosis Workshop in London on 2nd September by Cherry Baker. She is one of the leading trainers in Pilates, back care and osteoporosis. I wanted to share some of the key points covered on the course. What is...
Outdoor Pilates and Aerobics Classes in Folkestone
Outdoor Pilates and Aerobics Classes in Folkestone! Throughout this heatwave summer, I have been so lucky to be able to run my Pilates classes and Old School Aerobics classes at The Beacon School outside. It is such a treat to be able to look up at the sky and have...
Pilates Mats – £16
Our Pilates mats are high quality 6 mm foam, and come in a range of colours in their own carry case. Cost is £16 per mat. Colours Available Red | Orange | Yellow | Green | Light Blue | Blue | Purple | Black Please note that shared Pilates mats are no longer provided...
Women, Weight Training and Weight Loss
Women, Weight Training and Weight Loss. When we think of exercise appropriate to weight loss, we naturally think of low to medium intensity ‘fat burning’ activities such as cycling, jogging and aerobics, and these do indeed play a key role in healthy weight control....
Pilates in the Scottish Glens
It is becoming something of a habit now for us to do a pilates photoshoot somewhere scenic whilst on holiday. And the shores of beautiful Loch Doon in Galloway Forest Park right beside a waterfall certainly qualifies as scenic! This was the spot we camped for a few...
Kitesurfing Photoshoot
As some of you will know, in my spare time I love to go kitesurfing. I’ve tried many water sports over the years, but none of them equal kitesurfing for the feelings of sheer exhilaration and freedom it provides. For the uninitiated, kitesurfing involves the use...
Weight Watchers Hythe Talk
I was delighted to be asked by Weight Watchers Hythe Coach Amanda Heaps to speak to the group this morning about the benefits of exercise and specifically Pilates. We started with sitting correctly and contracting the abdominals and how to engage their pelvic floor....
Trigger Point Pilates Training
Last weekend I attended a Trigger Point Pilates training course run by Lydia Campbell. Trigger Point Pilates is a system of functional exercises designed specifically to release the spine and body. This is achieved by stimulating trigger points in order to stretch and...
Pilates classes 1 year old today!
A very Happy birthday to Jane Mackenzie’s Health and Fitness Pilates classes! It doesn’t seem like yesterday that I started my first Pilates class at Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, but it’s actually been a whole year! I have a fantastic, dedicated...
Fitness Fiesta – Windsor, April 2018
This weekend I attended the Fitness Fiesta event with my sister Carol. For those who have not heard about this event it is a fitness weekend which runs from Friday to Sunday and offers fitness classes in all the fun and exciting ways you love, and showcases anything...
Pilates Photoshoot Fuerteventura
On a recent holiday to the beautiful island of Fuerteventura in the Canaries, we took the opportunity to do Pilates photoshoot, making the most the of amazing scenery to be found there. At the north west of the island is the delightful fishing village of El Cotillo....
The Beacon School Fundraiser
The Beacon school in Folkestone is a fantastic facility providing educational experiences for pupils between the ages of 13 and 19 years, with complex needs, learning difficulties and physical and sensory impairments. The school has a large, modern sports hall, and is...
It’s OK to be Hungry Sometimes
In this article we explore the notion of ‘hunger’ as part of the natural process of weight loss. Please note that we are not advocating starving yourself or even embarking on a dramatically reduced calorific intake, as both can be unhealthy, even dangerous. We are...
Weight Control Café Introduction
For those of you who missed Jane Mackenzie’s introductory talk on her innovative Weight Control Café, here is a screen cast with everything new participants need to know. Don’t forget that our Client Area is password protected. You will be provided with a...
Weight Control Café
Exciting news! Jane Mackenzie talks about her brand new concept in weight management, launching January 2018 at venues in Folkestone, Kent, the Weight Control Café. Learn about this new holistic approach to losing and controlling your weight, through a combination of...
Pilates Hythe Thursday Morning
Pilates Hythe Thursday Morning. This was the first class we set up back in April, and over the course of the year we have built up a really nice group of people, who attend consistently, and are now really benefiting from regular Pilates. We are delighted to have a...
Back Care – Advanced Fitness Pilates
Jane Mackenzie was recently awarded an Advanced Fitness Pilates certificate in Back Care from Choreography To Go. This award means that Jane will be able to better serve the many of us who suffer with back problems, ensuring her Pilates classes are extra safe and...
The New You Challenge
Weight loss through healthy living The New You Challenge is a Facebook group we set up several weeks ago. The challenge is to adopt a healthier attitude towards eating during the run-up to Christmas, and thereby lose a little weight beforehand. The idea...
Relief from Sciatica – Piriformis Syndrome
Pilates Videos: Relief from Sciatica – Piriformis Are you in need of relief from Sciatica? Sciatica is pain caused by compression of the long nerve running from the pelvis down the back of the legs – the sciatic nerve. Read more about Sciatica on NHS...
Pilates Blocks – £9.50
Pilates Blocks can be useful for a variety of purposes, for comfort, or where range of movement is limited. For example a common use of blocks is for supporting the head when lying down on one’s side. We have a limited number of blocks available to borrow at...
Pilates Classes in Folkestone on Wednesday
We have been running our new Pilates classes in Folkestone on Wednesday at 6.00 pm for several weeks now, and we’re already nearly full! So a great big thank you to everyone who comes along. This is a really great class, with a lovely group of people, and we...Jane Mackenzie M.A.
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