Tell us about yourself
I’m Kerrie-Anne Bradley, founder of workplace wellbeing programmes Pilates At Your Desk, Pilates & movement teacher, posture expert and author of Move More At Your Desk. My journey into movement began after a long time working as an economist at a desk. My body was full of aches and pains, I was anxious all the time, had low self-esteem and was quite sad on the inside. I tried pilates and it made me feel free! I didn’t get bored doing it and it felt like my body and busy mind liked this movement. Before that, I went through cycles of joining the latest fitness craze, but mostly danced when drunk on a dance floor. I really wasn’t someone who moved that much - well, intentionally… I’m a bit of a fidget lol.
What type of movement or training do you teach or specialise in?
I specialise in Pilates, functional movement and posture, with a focus on making movement practical and accessible in everyday life - especially for people who spend a lot of time sitting. I trained with Fletcher Pilates doing their comprehensive programme about 10 years ago. I’ve since done further courses, mentorships and anatomy training. Over time I’ve moved away from teaching reformer and actually, Pilates in its strictest form. I now teach movement which is a blend of Pilates, functional, play-inspired movement, and posture education providing movement options that people can use wherever they are.
What inspired you to pursue this path as a career or lifestyle?
Honestly, it came from feeling so much better in my body and also because I wanted to leave my job (if truth be told). What was remarkable was that when I started teaching and working with people, I realised I knew all this stuff about how people moved and why their movement patterns might be contributing to how their bodies and minds feel. It was instinct and people watching I think. I had a knack for spotting even the smallest of alignment issues. I couldn’t believe my luck.
Movement is great. It’s creative. It’s freeing. It makes you feel great, especially if you are moving from a place of good alignment. It also helps you to feel better in mind too. I also love that about it.
What are your go-to movement styles right now?
Movement that makes you feel good. Always this! I love somatic movement. I love being creative and mixing it up.
Outside of what I teach I love walking, rebounding and cold water dips. Oh, and dancing! I love dancing.
Do you have a personal fitness or wellness philosophy that guides your work?
Yes - movement should meet you where you are. I truly believe we don’t need to overhaul our lives to feel better.
Little, consistent moments of movement add up. It’s not about perfection or pushing through, it’s about building a supportive relationship with your body, one move at a time.
What are your favourite amp Wellbeing products, and how do you use them in your practice or classes?
I love the amp mats - fab colours and the lilac Pilates balls! Actually, I love the ankle weights too - good for desk workers to wear at the desk! I use the balls in my mat classes in person and online. My green amp mat features in all of my membership online mat classes. I love it!
How do our tools support your workouts - at home, in the studio, or while travelling?
Ankle and hand weights add extra oomph to the moves. The Pilates ball is great for a whole manner of things i.e. extension & pelvic stability.
Do you have any creative or unexpected ways you incorporate amp products into your routines?
Wear the ankle weights at your desk for some under the desk leg moves!!
How do you make health and movement a consistent part of your life - especially on busy days?
I build it into my routine in tiny ways. I stretch while the kettle’s boiling, do breathwork before a meeting, and turn playtime with my daughter into movement. I also try to shift my mindset from “exercise” to “movement”—which makes it feel like something I get to do, not have to do.
What’s one non-negotiable part of your self-care or wellness routine?
Sleep, lol!
What’s one common misconception you see in your area of expertise (e.g., yoga, Pilates, barre)?
That it’s all about the core. And yes, it includes your centre, but Pilates is really about principles. Awareness, flow, balance etc etc.
Over time I’ve stepped beyond Pilates in its purest sense because I want to meet people where they are. Sometimes that means teaching desk moves, standing wiggles or dance breaks. Whatever works. It's about expanding your movement potential and embracing it, rather than staying wedded to - and confined to - the space of a mat or reformer. That's for me and the people who want to learn from me, anyways.
I don’t believe movement should be stuck on a mat. You can and should move anywhere and everywhere (not when you're sleeping perhaps, lol) If the only time you move is on a mat, you probably won’t move very much. I want people to feel they can move anywhere. Especially while they work.
I’m changing my brand actually from Pilates At Your Desk to Move At Your Desk. It's where I am at now and I think it's more accessible.
What advice would you give someone just starting out or returning to movement?
Start small and stay consistent. You don’t need a full hour or anything fancy. Even a few mindful minutes is credit in your movement bank. Be kind to yourself and celebrate what your body can do.
Share a simple tip, technique, or mindset shift that could help someone feel more confident in their fitness journey.
Reframe movement as an act of self-kindness rather than punishment or pressure. Instead of asking “Did I do enough?”, try asking “How do I feel now?” That simple shift creates a more compassionate and sustainable relationship with movement.
Where can our readers find you (studio, socials, website)?
You can find me at @pilatesatyourdesk on Instagram, and on my website.