It’s a fear that most women have. “If I carry a baby, will my abs separate? Will I look like I’m pregnant forever?” As you’ll read in this blog the answer in most cases, at least for the latter question is “NO!”

Momentumfest 2019

Pilates instructor Jessica Valant and her husband Jon set up Momentumfest a Pilates inspired celebration of movement for instructors and enthusiasts alike.I wondered if it would be a bunch of chiselled Pilates obsessives doing five hours of Pilates a day and judging everyone around them who did not. I’m pleased to report it was actually the exact opposite. A movement celebration is exactly what it was.

Kettle Bells and Pilates... Yes, you can!

That’s right, I also love spinning, kettle bells and wouldn’t be opposed to cross fit should the opportunity arise. I’ve seen movement snobbery aplenty in the Pilates world when these forms of exercise come up.