Leanne sitting on a chair wearing a sleeveless turquoise top and multicloured leggings. Holding a pilates ball between her knees.

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

At Mobilates we embrace everyone's individuality and provide a person-centred approach to exercise activities. Below you will find details about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) - a condition that some of our members live with. You’ll find some information about the condition alongside some top tips on exercising whilst staying safe and supported. Definition: What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition where your heart rate ri

Suzanne

5 days ago5 min read

Leanne lying in bed smiling with her hand resting on Stanley, her white and grey Shih Tzu. She is under a pink blanket and lying on grey pillows. her tshirt is black with the words Amazing Jane on the front.

Resting, surrendering, and lubricating those joints!

I used to think that getting well was about being less lazy. Pushing through the pain and fatigue, ignoring what my body was saying, powering on despite how ill I was feeling. Then my body sat me down in my early twenties and said (it actually screamed at me!) absolutely not.

Leanne

Oct 19, 20257 min read

A cartoon-style illustration shows a woman lying on her side in bed, resting her head on a soft pink pillow. She’s wearing a bright pink hoodie with drawstrings and has her eyes gently closed, a small smile suggesting calm or relief. Her dark brown hair falls naturally across the pillow, and the simple blue-gray background keeps the focus on her peaceful, resting face.

When Life Says “Stop”

When illness forces us to pause, community keeps us moving. Mobilates founder Leanne shares an honest reflection on loss, purpose, and the power of rest and why Mobilates was built to last beyond one person.

Leanne

Oct 4, 20253 min read

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Suzanne

Oct 1, 20255 min read

Jodie smiling at the camera in the water.

We Know Our Bodies - and We Deserve to Be Heard

Our wonderful Leanne recently shared a post, which I think will resonate with too many of us. She asked us to record short videos about times we’d been dismissed or mistreated by medical professionals. The response was overwhelming, because, sadly, so many of us have a story, usually multiple stories.

Jodie

Sep 25, 20254 min read

One of our members Sam sitting in her wheelchair in a strong position holding pink weights. On the screen in front of her is our teacher Kerry demonstrating a move.

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions -Osteoporosis

Suzanne

Aug 27, 20255 min read

Leanne's eyes looking down at the camera with smudges underneath

It Wasn’t Just a Tick Bite 😱

So, can you believe it? I’ve got Lyme Disease. On top of everything else I’m already managing with hormones and endometriosis, this feels like a cruel extra. I don’t feel that great to be honest.

Leanne

Aug 20, 20253 min read

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

At Mobilates we embrace everyone's individuality and provide a person-centred approach to exercise activities. Below you will find...

Suzanne

Jul 28, 20254 min read

Kerry from mobilates holding her hands up in a heart shape to members on an online exercise class

Take it one moment at a time and just hold on

When life throws a curve ball We all know that life throws us curveballs. But when our world turns upside down so profoundly and...

Suzanne

Apr 18, 20252 min read

leanne English from mobilates providing an exercise class with bands for stretching legs

How To Exercise Safely With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

The Chronic Pain Associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Imagine for a moment: lying in bed, knowing that any second now you will need to...

Leanne

Jan 24, 20257 min read

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Resting, surrendering, and lubricating those joints!

When Life Says “Stop”

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

We Know Our Bodies - and We Deserve to Be Heard

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions -Osteoporosis

It Wasn’t Just a Tick Bite 😱

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

Take it one moment at a time and just hold on

How To Exercise Safely With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Mobilates Blog