Hi all. I told Russ that I was going to start on Monday just gone. I didn't. I work so much at my job and push through back pain that when I get home and do the mum stuff for the kids, I am buggered. I am thinking of forfeiting my meditation time in the morning for Pilates. What do you all think?

Other than ticking over in here for the last couple of months, running this free group has taken a bit of a back seat if I'm honest. And doesn't it show! Like a ghost town in here 👻 So I'm going to get back in to the groove of showing up regularly - not with all the answers, as I don't have them, but hopefully to grow this community and boost the support, engagement, and results people get from being here. What is your number one struggle right now and what do you think might help? let us know in the comments what's going on, what you think you may need to do to make progress - and lets make a plan for you to get some success. Everything worthwhile takes time. It was 9 months of Pilates before I started lifting weights properly again, and a year before I picked up the rugby ball. Dabbling for a few weeks and bailing out is not going to get you results. A progressive plan while assessing and improving your overall lifestyle habits will make for huge change. Most people know what they need to do really, it's just doing it. No one is going to save you, other than you 🫵 So let's go!

Hi Russ. I was just wondering if you were planning to do another challenge anytime soon?

I'm launching a brand-new, high-support, small-group coaching experience designed specifically for people struggling with ongoing back pain. This programme, valued at £599, is completely FREE as a beta launch—I'm simply asking that participants join my monthly online membership ($49 per month - approx £39/month) for continuous support. No hidden catches—just incredible value. Places limited to 4 maximum. You can see full details of this here. There's no lock in, you can cancel any time if you didn't find value in the full membership. Who’s this for? - Busy back pain sufferers. - Those struggling to stay consistent and regular. - Those who've tried other methods to relieve back pain, but haven't found lasting results. - Those who want accountability, support, clear guidance, and an easy-to-follow personalised plan. - Complete beginners welcome—no previous fitness experience required! - You will need to prioritise making time for one live 45 min session per week although recordings will be available What’s Included? ✅ Initial Personalised Assessment (Lifestyle Questionnaire + Personal Consultation) - to give us a starting point personal to you ✅ Weekly 45 Min Live Coaching Sessions for 6 weeks (small group, just 4 people! Via Zoom) - we will progress the exercises over 6 weeks building strength and mobility ✅ Daily Accountability & Support (via group WhatsApp) - all the support and motivation you need from me, and the other 3 members of the group ✅ Tailored Exercise & Lifestyle Advice Building a plan around your specific needs and circumstances ✅ Optional Weight Loss Support (included) If weight loss is a factor, this has a significant impact on back pain, we will make a plan to begin losing weight over the 6 weeks and beyond ✅ Immediate access to all online membership content & resources you can begin joining the live sessions immediately, and qualify to claim the wellbeing fund refunds Please note this is not Pilates - It's a specific back pain exercise programme including lifestyle coaching relevant to improving back pain. There will be elements of Pilates, but it will not be just general Pilates sessions.

Hello all I’ve been doing short Pilates sessions every day for months now and I’ve definitely seen massive improvements but the past few days I’m mentally struggling and my ego is giving me shit that it’s not working. I think I just need some words of encouragement from you guys to help push me through this little plateau. I hope you’re all doing well. Keep up with your good work.