What is Pilates, and why does it help so many people move well and feel stronger?

In this episode, I sit down with Claire, a brilliant Pilates teacher and friend, to talk about Pilates.

We talk about:

• Claire’s journey into Pilates and what it means for her
• What Pilates is
• Common myths and why they don’t hold up
• The benefits of Pilates for everyday life
• Real stories of change from her clients
• How Pilates can support women, especially alongside strength training
• Why a Pilates foundation helps people move better, feel more connected to their bodies, and progress faster in other forms of training

Whether you’re curious about starting Pilates, already love it, or simply want to understand how it fits into a well-rounded movement practice, this episode will give you insights into the practice of Pilates and its benefits.  

Find and follow Claire here … 

• For in person classes: www.claireseagerpilates.com

• For live and on-demand classes www.pilatify.me 

• On Instagram @claireseagerpilates

Cold weather can make movement feel harder - darker mornings, shorter days, and the pull of staying cosy indoors. But winter doesn’t have to mean losing your rhythm. 

In this episode, I share practical tips to help you keep moving outdoors in ways that feel good, even when the temperature drops.

I talk about

• How to prepare before you head out: Mindset shifts, layering, planning, warm-ups
• What to focus on during your movement: Comfort, enjoyment, noticing your surroundings
• How to build motivation after you’re done: Celebrating wins, acknowledging how movement makes you feel, setting yourself up for tomorrow).

Whether you love winter or you’re someone who finds this time of year challenging, this episode will give you simple ways to stay consistent, enjoy the outdoors, and feel better in your body and mind through the colder months.

In this episode, I explore bodyweight training. There are so many reasons to love bodyweight training and incorporate it - it’s effective, for all levels, and low friction. 

I share what bodyweight training is, how it fits into a training programme and why I love it.

I talk about common myths, the health and strength benefits, and why bodyweight training is such a powerful option if you want to move consistently - even when life gets busy, you’re travelling, or you don’t have access to a gym.

I also explain how bodyweight training can build skill , the importance of skills-based training, and how it can form a strong foundation for adding weights later.

If you want a way to train that’s flexible, gets you stronger and moving better, and is interesting for body and mind, this episode will help you understand how to use bodyweight training.

Understanding why movement really matters to you can make it easier to find movement you love and stick with it.  

In this episode, I talk about exploring why you move: what’s your personal reason for moving that goes beyond short-term plans or motivation? This episode is for anyone who already moves, or wants to move more, or feels stuck in the stop-start cycle. It’s especially helpful if you feel stuck, overwhelmed by options, or tired of starting and stopping.

I talk about how it helps to identify why you move, and share practical tips for connecting movement with what really matters to you and your life.

For many of us Christmas brings lots of changes — more socialising, later nights, fuller calendars, different food, and more time indoors. 

In this episode, I explore how holding onto a few supportive habits can help you feel good right through to the end of the year. I cover sleep, movement, time outdoors, nutrition, alcohol, and the mindset that ties it all together.

This isn’t about restriction, missing out, pushing harder, or doing things perfectly. It’s about choosing what helps you feel your best in a way that fits your priorities and preferences, however that looks for you.

It’s about enjoying the moments that matter, holding the habits that help, and moving into January feeling good, and aren’t ‘starting again’. If you want a Christmas that feels good now and sets you up for the year ahead, this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Move More Podcast with Alli Suddaby Personal Training. In this first episode, I share the journey that brought me here - to coaching, to helping women build strength that lasts, and now to creating this podcast.

From my home in a small town in the foothills of the Pyrenees, I coach women in the UK, France, and beyond - supporting them to build strength and habits that help them keep saying yes to adventures for years to come.

This episode is about me and this podcast, and in future episodes, you can expect:

• simple, practical ways to get stronger
• how to weave more movement into daily life
• building habits that stick
• nutrition, recovery, and rest that support your training
• bringing joy, curiosity, and playfulness into movement  

I’ll answer your questions, explore topics you want covered, and give you tools you can use straight away.

If you want to keep saying yes to the adventures that matter to you — now and for decades ahead — you’re in the right place. 

And if you ever want to reach out with a question or just say hello, I’d love to hear from you.

Thank you for being here for the very first episode!