by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 10, 2025 | News
We had another full contingent for my latest Pilates masterclass – ‘Strike a Balance’, held on Saturday 27th September. My masterclasses provide an opportunity to take one specific aspect of Pilates and develop a longer session in which to diver deeper. As the name...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 7, 2025 | News
One of the things we like to do for our Jane Mackenzie 24/7 Online Pilates clients when we can, is to record your classes in scenic locations, either during the summer or when we are on holiday. We’ve had loads of great feedback that taking a class with a lovely...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 21, 2025 | News
Aerial image from 2024, by Mat Mackenzie. www.dronerider.co.uk “Out on the rainy, windy pier!…” A rather wet day for this year’s ‘Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ in no way dampened our spirits, as a group of my amazing ‘Pilates family’ joined me once again on...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 13, 2025 | News
Our most recent Pilates Social walk on Saturday 12th July took us along the seafront from The Waterfront restaurant in Hythe and across Hythe Ranges, enjoying a panoramic view of the sea on a beautiful summer’s day, a light cross-shore breeze helping to keep us cool....
by Jane Mackenzie | May 4, 2025 | News
About our lovely Pilates Social Walk on the 3rd May, from the Five Bells, Brabourne. This is a walk I have done many years ago, but I wasn’t sure of the route. I got chatting to Ken and Rosmary at our Christmas lunch and they said they do the walk regularly and...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 26, 2025 | News
(Due to the high demand for this masterclass, Jane has since run ‘Raise the Bar’ for a second time on 26th April, and we’ve included some photos from this one as well.) In addition to her regular group Pilates classes throughout Folkestone Hythe and...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jan 16, 2025 | News
Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, Jane Mackenzie MA, delivers a presentation on the benefits of Pilates to Hythe Ladies Probus Club, at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, on January 15th 2025. Many thanks to Claudia Andrews, who kindly arranged for Jane to deliver this...
by Jane Mackenzie | Dec 7, 2024 | News
Our Christmas Social Events 2024 This year so many of my wonderful Pilates family wanted to join me for Christmas socials, that I need to run four separate meals out, at Aspendos in Folkestone, The Tiger in Stowting, and two at the Red Lion in Hythe. We enjoyed some...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 1, 2024 | Info, News
Kent’s Leading Pilates Instructor – Jane Mackenzie Double Level 4 qualified Pilates instructor and Pilates Exercise Therapist Jane Mackenzie is Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, and one of the UK’s top Pilates instructors. Here’s...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 2, 2024 | News
Current Availability of Classes I’m delighted to say that I have just received confirmation that I have passed the second of my three new Pilates qualifications: ‘Supporting Clients with Long-Term Health Conditions’. I have taken this new...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 20, 2024 | News
Some photos of our lovely walk and lunch below!… Over the years our Pilates family has grown dramatically, and we now also enjoy walks and social events together outside of classes throughout the year. We have a WhatsApp group to share events and chat, as well...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 8, 2024 | News
DEXA scan T-scores, ranging from normal to low (osteoporotic)For more information on osteoporosis, it’s risk factors and what you can do to help yourself: Please read my article: Osteoporosis and Exercise. Pilates with Jane Mackenzie to improve bone density...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 4, 2024 | News
Pilates Instructor Jane Mackenzie completes another high-level fitness qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain. Jane already has several qualifications relating to back health, but wanted to...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jan 10, 2024 | News
Benefits of Pilates. A presentation to U3A Hythe, given by Jane Mackenzie on 10th January 2024. Many thanks to Nick Taylor, who kindly arranged for leading Folkestone, Hythe and Sellindge Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie to give a presentation to U3A Hythe; a...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jan 1, 2024 | News
Now taking bookings for our Pilates Classes in Sellindge. Leading Pilates instructor Jane Mackenzie teaches safe, effective Pilates classes suitable for all levels, at Sellindge Sports and Social Club on Tuesday mornings at 10.45 am, and Wednesday mornings at 9.30....
by Jane Mackenzie | Nov 27, 2022 | News
Pilates with Jane Mackenzie – Christmas Social at the Harbour Inn What a wonderful evening spent with our Pilates family. Our first evening meal out since thepandemic. What a treat! Great company and food. Thanks everyone for coming. More socials to come in the...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jan 30, 2022 | News
Jane Mackenzie Achives Level 3 Exercise for Older Adults Qualification Since taking my first fitness qualification – Exercise to Music – in 1992, I have been committed to being a ‘lifelong learner’, and sharing my passion for and enjoyment of education to...
by Jane Mackenzie | Dec 31, 2021 | News
Food Bank Donations A huge thankyou to everyone who donated their tins after our Pilates classes before Christmas. These were given to Shepway Foodbank, which covers the Folkestone, Hythe and the Romney Marsh areas. A big thankyou also to Judy Doherty for collecting...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 7, 2021 | News
Following several years successfully raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support, Jane Mackenzie is this year participating in the 100 Miles in October challenge. Throughout October, Jane will be walking, swimming, running, cycling, roller-blading, paddle-boarding and...
by Jane Mackenzie | Mar 4, 2021 | News
Image taken before Coronavirus pandemic, and does not reflect current social distancing in place. Pilgrims Hospice Charity Online Pilates 27th March 10.00 am I can hardly believe that I shall soon have been running Pilates classes online for a whole year! To celebrate...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 25, 2020 | News
Article in The Looker magazine (issue 260) I was approached by Andrew South of the Folkestone , Hythe and Romney Marsh ‘Looker’ magazine www.thelooker.co.uk, to write an article ‘Pilates – Physical and Mental Wellbeing in the Community’ about...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 8, 2020 | News
Image taken before Coronavirus pandemic, and does not reflect current social distancing in place. MacMillan Charity Online Pilates 31st October 10.00 am Whilst we can’t all get together in person for a wonderful cake-filled charity social as we have in previous...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 10, 2020 | News
This document may be updated as neccessary if further guidelines become available. It was last updated on 18/07/20. Jane Mackenzie’s Health and Fitness is a family business, run by myself and my husband Mat. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to present significant...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 1, 2020 | News
Thank you to everyone who completed our recent client survey for Jane Mackenzie 24/7 Online Pilates classes. As as educationalist as well as a fitness professional, I know the importance of regularily gaining feedback in order to make sure the classes I provide are...