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Welcome To The Pilates Pod
Founded in 2011, The Pilates Pod is a multi award winning company (having won 8 awards) and is the first Classical apparatus Pilates studio in Hertfordshire.
Owned by Michelle Smith, teacher of the Pilates method for over 17 years and trainer to many professional sports players, stars of stage, screen and music, and broadcasters. Michelle and her team of highly skilled teachers welcomes you and every BODY to come and enjoy some movement, a play in the studio and you too will find the joy of a lifetime of benefits that this traditional Pilates method can offer you.
We run both studio and online classes.
Click here for all you need to know about our online classes
Find out more about our 21 Day Healthy Habits Online Fitness Challenge
We were absolutely thrilled to have been featured on The Guardian website in June 2020 by VISA. We were selected as one of just 12 businesses from hundreds who applied, to demonstrate how we have had to adapt to the Covid-19 lockdown crisis. Click the image above to read the full article! Thanks to Rosie Mullender for the terrific piece.
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ONLINE SESSIONS- ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
IMPORTANTFor those who are registering for online mat classes or 1:1s. 5 STEPS TO GET ONLINE SUCCESS Before signing up for an online class, please follow the below steps CAREFULLY to ensure that you are signed up to receive booking confirmation emails. These...
How to cope when COVID takes away our hugs?
When you want to show love and warmth, when you need support, when you've had a rubbish day at work, when you've had bad news, when you've had good news.... you hug! When your baby is just 1 minute old, the midwife tells you the best thing you can do is skin to skin....
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What People are Saying
“Expert Trainers”
“Fantastically well-equipped Pilates Studio with Friendly, expert trainers and a fun atmosphere. I can’t believe we have a facility like this in Hitchin”
Natalie
“Positive People”
“Great equipment and a fantastic team of positive people. “
Jason
“Highly Recommend”
“Cured my knee pain after one session! Lovely staff and brilliant classes, very highly recommended.“
Emma
“The Place”
“This is the place to come if you want small classes and exceptional teaching. My progress in Pilates and overall fitness is 100% the result of the staff who are dedicated to individual personal improvement.“
Kelly
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How to cope when COVID takes away our hugs?
When you want to show love and warmth, when you need support, when you've had a rubbish day at work, when you've had bad news, when you've had good news.... you hug! When your baby is just 1 minute old, the midwife tells you the best thing you can do is skin to skin....
The Pilates Pod help the homeless
The Pilates Pod in Hitchin love celebrating the festive season, and their special Christmas Eve classes have always been a popular fixture on their annual calendar. This year, with Hertfordshire under ‘tier 4’ Covid restrictions, they moved their special family class...
Tips for Fitness Goal Setting & 21 Day Challenge
The number 1 way to get success with fitness and exercise is MOTIVATION! But how do you get motivated when you don't have any to start with and how do you ensure you stay motivated? SET SOME GOALS! I'm not going to lie, in the beginning it takes some focus, some...