Steph J Dance Fitness Blog

I am SO excited to announce that the Steph J Dance Fitness Virtual Studio is now LIVE 🎉 — and it’s packed with on-demand Pilates Strong  classes and  new online class packages designed just for you. Every month, our pop up Pilates Strong classes in Rolleston & Hilton - Pilates with dumbbells - go down a storm, so now I'm taking that energy online in our live Zoom classes and Virtual Studio. Whether you’re pressed for time, travelling, juggling work or family—or simply prefe

This week we launched something super‑exciting: our very first Pilates Strong VIRTUAL class  delivered live on Zoom! 🙌 What is Pilates Strong? Good question — I’m glad you asked! This isn’t your standard mat‑only session. We’ve blended traditional Pilates moves with light weights to create a full‑body, low‑impact workout, with an extra focus on arms and upper body . It builds strength, tones and supports your body — and the best bit? You can do it from the comfort of your o

January was a crazy busy start to the year here at SJDF, including our third trip out to dance with former Strictly Come Dancing pro,...

Following our Christmas postbox last year, we have ended up with one top prize left over ! Our gorgeous Tropic Skincare Selection Box ...

Being a beginner in a fitness class is HARD. Is everyone going to be looking at me? Am I going to be able to keep up? Is this even the...

This is what somebody said to me earlier this year. And you know what, I agree 100%. You see, exercise is about SO much more than just...

You may remember a while ago, I announced I was an instructor for a format brand new to SJDF:   GroovX Fitness   And what happened, you...

As fitness instructors we can often fall into a trap. Many women join group fitness classes initially for two main reasons 1. to lose...

Our next 7 day Shape UP programme is:   Fat Loss Kick Starter   A workout & nutrition programme for women who are looking to lose body...

Do you struggle with bearing weight through your wrists during exercises such as planks, or perhaps when on all 4's? Maybe you are a...

Our FitSteps©  class has exploded in popularity this year and been a total phenomenon . It's not hard to see why! Who doesn't want to...

...... ME! 👋 Hi, I'm Steph, the instructor behind Steph J Dance Fitness. I've been teaching fitness classes for over 11 years 😱 My...

If you don't take precautions. As we yo-yo between cold and hot weather in this country, we don't get much time to acclimatise. Summer is...

Did you hear the news?! Yes - I have another string to my bow as I can officially announce I am now a GroovX Fitness instructor! What is...

As a fitness instructor, I take the "fitness" aspect of my job seriously. Over the last 11 years, I have taught many fitness styles and...

Last week, the finalists were revealed for this year's Heart & Soul Awards - The Best of Fitness. Excitingly, I can reveal that I have...

For this year's mental health awareness week, I've been sharing a few tips on how your can find more movement within your week to boost...

This year's mental health awareness week campaign slogan is "move more for mental health" and I'm sharing with you some daily tips to...

How do you get toned arms for Summer? 😎 It feels like the weather has gone from 0-60 in the last week, from months of miserable rain and...

I have an extra chance for you to dance with me this week! On Friday I'll be covering for Dance and Shake with Rach at her FitSteps...