Haven't started any Pilates yet, just watching some of the videos. I have a cold at the moment so am waiting for that to clear first before I break into Pilates very slowly.

Not a fan of new years resolutions. But... Regardless of the fact it is a new year, I'm sure everyone has things they intend to achieve in the next 11.5 months. I do - I intend to finally finish my client portfolio and get my level 4 exercise for back pain specialist qualification - this has to be done by March anyway 😅 My Reformer level 3 should be done by February, garden studio built in March, offering 121 and 221 Reformer sessions by April. Refocus growth of my YouTube channel with the studio. Create a system to enable me to offer more support and resources to all members, to help every one get the results they are after. A dream - get a proper studio and one location for face to face sessions 🤷‍♂️ Another dream - do an Ironman 😅🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ I want to get my body fat down to around 14% and get in consistent cardio every week. There's more, but that's the key focus for now. What are you planning this year? Helps to get it written down as then you have to take action! Could be business/career related. Travel. Health/fitness. Anything really that you are happy to share then do so below 👇

Here's the link to this evenings session recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/oS0OWvDbcysl2ztROPwwkO9SaVrSrVZ4FywJavinimZ753MIxSg4LfY1phxdHQ.JLePYh6n1A0DqUpy Passcode: 5Kc@4QAj No equipment needed. Enjoy, Russ

A little about myself. Had a minor stroke January 25, was very fortunate as it only affected my speech muscles a little. Anyway I stopped smoking and started to exercise by walking/jogging daily after being sedentary for a few years working in front of a computer. Well I over done it and my lower back went. Similar to what Russ said about if I coughed I would have to brace myself. Anyway that was 6 months ago. Been to 3 or 4 physio's which just seem to aggravate my back pain. Doctor gave me 100 codeine for back pain, of which I took none. I know I sit way too much and now have bilateral groin pain. Which I 100% sure is due too back pain and sitting too much. So I have wound up here :). Sorry for the long post, but now you know a little more about why I am here.

What day is it? Does anyone know? 😅 I hope you have all been enjoying the holidays, had a lovely Christmas etc, and excited for a fresh new year? What have you been up to? What exciting plans do you have for the next few days, and beyond? Have you been keeping active? Remember, if you're managing pain, it's even more important that you do 💪 Let us know everything below 👇 I have several Pilates sessions lined up and a few weight sessions before the end of 2025, maybe I'll even get on my bike (I need to 🐷). I am at a new years party on Wednesday, the first event for new years eve since 2018! Whatever the case, I hope you've been enjoying time with loved ones 😊