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Monday
7.15-8.20pm Pilates for all
Tuesday
7.30-8.20pm Step class for beginners NEW CLASS
Wednesday
7.15-8.00pm Pilates for all
Thursday
7.30-8.20pm Step Class for Beginners NEW CLASS
Old and new clients welcome. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Men are
very welcome. All classes £3.50.
Pilates
Pilates is a Mind-Body method of exercise that was pioneered and developed during the last century by
Joseph Hubertus Pilates. The Pilates method is a safe, low impact and highly effective way to strengthen, stretch and streamline
your body.
For years, Pilates method has been the well-kept secret of dancers and athletes who were dedicated to balancing
their bodies and optimizing their potential. Fortunately, in the last 25 years, Pilates has spread widely and today we can
all enjoy the benefits of the method. The specialised equipment and the unique exercises are designed to help you develop
optimal strength, flexibility, posture and balance without building bulk or stressing joints.
Pilates
is great on its own, and at the same time, it is the perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, athletic training and
rehabilitative therapies such as physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment and osteopathy.
Pilates is excellent as a post-natal
exercise routine and is ideal during a normal healthy pregnancy to maintain strength and balance, to deal with special circumstances
and to prepare for delivery.
A consistent program of Pilates exercises will reward you
with a strong sense of centre and balance. Every workout will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalized and moving with
ease.
Aerobics is a revolutionary exercise programme that combines aerobic exercise and simple dance moves into an easy to follow,
fun fitness class. You work at your own pace depending on your body type and
desired results. Cardiovascular exercise (aerobic exercise) forms an important pillar within the entire anti-aging exercise
program; it is one of the greatest anti-ageing bullets available to you. Aerobics
is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The only prerequisites for attendance
are that you would like to improve your fitness and that you would like to have a fun time doing so!
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Who is Pilates for?
Pilates
is for everyone! From teenagers to seniors, from post-surgery and rehabilitative clients to professional athletes and dancers.
Everyone can benefit from Pilates.
Do I need experience?
No experience is
required. The only way to know Pilates is by doing Pilates. All you need is the will to strengthen and balance your body and
the desire to improve your performance and work towards tension-free, pain-free living!
Can I do Pilates while working
with a physiotherapist, osteopath etc.?
Yes! Pilates is ideal to complement any kind of body-therapy and is recommended
by many practitioners and therapists today. Your therapist can help bring your body back into balance and through Pilates
you learn how to maintain that balance, build on it and avoid future imbalances–postural and muscular.
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Can I do Pilates if I have a bad back, bad knee?
Yes. Exercising and strengthening your body is
a key factor in rehabilitation. Pilates is a safe, low impact and highly effective method of exercise and is designed to isolate
body parts and encourage positive movement patterns. This allows us to address any injured or vulnerable areas in a safe and
controlled way while addressing the rest of your body in the appropriate way to encourage quicker recovery.
What is the optimal number
of Pilates classess?
You will achieve optimal results with two sessions per week (or more). The body learns best with
a regular and gradually paced program creating an imprint which integrates the physical workout with the mental challenge.
Once a week is not ineffective but the progress is slower…
How long before I see results?
Some people notice
changes within a few pilates classes. Most people notice improvement of strength and flexibility within a few weeks. The real
profit though, is the combination of short term improvement with enduring changes to your fitness and well-being in the long
run. That is what makes people “Pilates devotees” for years and decades.
You should
remember though that the process is individual and depends on whether you are healthy or injured, whether you are used to
exercising your body or not, and on the number of classes you take each week.
Does Pilates tone and shape the body?
Definitely yes! In Pilates we firm and strengthen the body while
keeping it stretched and supple. This is actually the prime physical result of practising the method. It means a trimmer waist,
flatter belly and better posture. It means a strong, shaped and healthy body!
While doing Pilates, do I need to do other forms
of exercise?
Pilates stands on its own and at the same time it is the perfect complement to cardiovascular
activity, athletic training and all kinds of sports. It is up to you to determine the appropriate overall fitness program
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