As I;ve move into midlife I understand how important physical health is to ensure a good quality of life.  Your muscle tone decreases by 10% every decade of your life, add to that the hormone change effect over 40. So it becomes important to invest in strengthening your posture, core and pelvic floor function (including men).

 

I was a fitness class teacher in my twenties. So I am now expanding my knowledge of fitness, with my bodywork, Thai massage and assisted stretching qualifications, by further studying towards my recognised HFE/YMCA Mat Pilates qualification.  My aim will be to run local classes alongside my soundbaths, retreats and also private sessions.  

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What is Mat Pilates?

Pilates supports improved flexibility, strength and self confidence. My focus will be on beginners to intermediate ability, so nearly everyone will be supported. The focus will be on improving body health with improved flexibility, whilst also strengthening your core, posture, balance and pelvic floor.  

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The aim is to work at your ability and progress at a level that works for you. But commitment to regular classes is the only way to see changes in your body. It is suitable for people of most fitness abilities and ages, and remember exercises can be adapted. Please check with your GP if you have any concerns. 

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Key areas of focus:

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Core Strengthening Benefits

• Makes tummy stronger

• Strengthens and stabilises back/spine

• Strengthen your pelvic floor

• Supports your diaphragm breathing

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Posture Strengthening Benefits:

• Feel body confident

• Increase back strength

• Reduce neck and jaw ache

• Reduce tension caused headaches and pain

• Easier to breath

• Helps improve digestion

• Reduces shoulder and back pain

• Strengths muscle and joint function

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Pelvic Floor Benefits

• Improve sleep, by reducing toilet wake ups

• Reduce risk of bladder or bowel prolapse

• Improve bowel function

• Improve relationship intimacy

• Post natal strengthening

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Fact Finder... Did you know?

• For both men and women, muscles strength declines by 10% every 10 years of your life after the age of 30. This is higher after menopause. 

• Exercise improves sleep and increases your happy hormones.

• Do you wake up in the night to wee? Remember men get pelvic weakness too!

• 40% (or more) of women over 40 have signs of urine incontinence or prolapses. Due to either child birth or low peri/menopausal oestrogen. 

• Pilates is not Yoga, even though they share some movements.