Sometimes, the biggest changes start with simply deciding to give something a go.
For Jo Worrall, joining Gravity Pilates has become about so much more than attending a Pilates class. Over the past 15 months, Reformer Pilates has helped Jo build strength, improve her flexibility, support her weight-loss journey and make positive changes to her overall wellbeing.
At 56, Jo wanted to do something for herself and was encouraged to try Reformer Pilates by her daughter, Lily, who is one of our instructors here at Gravity Pilates.
Little did she know just how much it would become part of her lifestyle.
Finding a supportive community
One of the things Jo loves most about Gravity Pilates is the atmosphere.
From her very first classes, she found the studio welcoming, friendly and completely non-judgemental. Being surrounded by people of different ages and abilities has helped Jo feel comfortable challenging herself and continuing to progress.
“Gravity encouraged me to keep going and push myself.”
She also credits our instructors and the Gravity community with helping her stay motivated.
“It is a very friendly atmosphere with lots of like-minded people who encourage each other as well as the expert and motivational instructors.”
That sense of community is something we are incredibly proud of at Gravity Pilates. Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or you’ve been practising for years, our aim is to create a space where everyone feels welcome.
More strength, energy and flexibility
For Jo, the physical benefits have been a huge part of her journey.
Regular Reformer Pilates has helped her maintain her weight loss while building strength, improving muscle definition and increasing her flexibility.
But the benefits haven’t stopped when she leaves the studio.
Jo says having more energy has allowed her to do more outside of Pilates too — showing how building strength and fitness can have an impact on everyday life.
She has also noticed improvements in her sleep, mood and focus around healthy eating.
“Pilates has also helped with sleep, generally elevated my mood and helped me to focus on healthy eating.”
Celebrating Jo’s progress
We believe every milestone deserves to be celebrated.
At our recent Gravity Pilates Summer Party, Jo was presented with an award recognising the incredible progress she has made during her time at the studio.
Seeing how far she has come is something our whole team is incredibly proud of.
Her journey is a great reminder that progress isn’t always about how much weight you can lift or how difficult an exercise looks. Sometimes it’s about having more energy, feeling stronger, moving more freely, sleeping better and feeling more confident in yourself.
“Definitely do it!”
If you’ve been thinking about trying Reformer Pilates but aren’t sure whether it’s for you, Jo has some simple advice:
“Definitely do it!”
At Gravity Pilates, our community includes people of all ages and abilities, and you don’t need to be fit, flexible or experienced to get started.
“There are people of all ages and abilities at Gravity. It is a really friendly atmosphere with no judgement, everyone supports each other and has a laugh whilst doing it!”
Our instructors can offer progressions and modifications throughout your session, allowing you to work at a level that feels right for you while still challenging yourself.
Your journey starts here
Jo’s story is a perfect example of what can happen when you give yourself the opportunity to try something new and stay consistent.
Reformer Pilates can help you build strength, improve flexibility, develop better body awareness and support your overall wellbeing — but perhaps one of its biggest benefits is how it can make you feel.
Whether your goal is to become stronger, improve your mobility, support your fitness, build confidence or simply do something positive for yourself each week, we’d love to welcome you to Gravity Pilates.
As Featured in Macclesfield Nub News
We were so proud to see Jo’s story featured in Macclesfield Nub News, sharing her inspiring journey and how Reformer Pilates has helped her become stronger, healthier and more confident.
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