Pilates

Local classes, workplace sessions and private tailored sessions

Did you know?: That I offer private Pilates 'Stretch & Strength' sessions? Details below.

What is Pilates?

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What is Pilates?

My mat Pilates classes are suitable for most adults and are ideal for beginners to intermediate levels. Pilates helps to build strength, improves mobility and is gentle on joints. Other benefits are listed below.

I like to think of Pilates as the perfect mix of yoga and body conditioning. It offers the controlled strength and flexibility of yoga (without the hyper-flexibility or headstands), combined with the toning power of body conditioning training.

I keep my classes small, so that I can adjust exercises to suit your level. I closely observe your posture, offering adjustments and guidance.

There is no quick fix when it comes to fitness. Results come from ongoing commitment to your physical health and wellbeing.

Pilates exercise benefits:

Balance and coordination
Strengthen your core and whole body muscle tone
Improved Posture and body alignment
Improves flexibility and joint mobility
Strengthens Pelvic floor muscles - improving bladder and bowel health. Increasing libido
Stabilises hip, back and neck, aiming to reduce discomfort
Reduce stress and lifts mood.
Increases oxyden intake.

My Pilates may not be suitable for some health contraindications or limited physical abilities. Please check with your GP if unsure.

My classes are not suitable for pregnancy or children under 16. Other conditions not suitable are: Unstable or high blood pressure, herniated disc, Severe osteoporosis, risk of blood clots, heart disease, unmanaged diabetes.

Venues

Venue: St Margaret's Sports Centre, Bushey

Every Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm

Class Cost:

Booking a whole month saves you £10.
Weekly by week advance booking is also available.

Prepaid considerations:

Monthly prepaid sessions, must be used within that month (no transfers or refunds).
Completing a Par Q health questionnaire is required.
Sessions are not refundable or transferable
However, another person can use your session. But I will need their full details and they must complete a Par Q health questionnaire.
Prebooking onto sessions is essential.

Did you know?

For all genders, muscles strength declines by 10% every 10 years of your life over the age of 30. This increases after menopause.
Exercise reduces stress, improves sleep and increases your happy hormones.
Strengthening your body also strengthens your bones and improves your overall health.
Do you wake up in the night to wee? 16% of men and 32% of women (40% after menopause) in the UK have pelvic floor weakness. Weaknesses can include urine control and prolapses.
Back pain accounts for over 12 million days lost to work each year (Source Unison)
47% of people over 50 reported knee pain.(Source NICE)

Private Sessions

Private Pilates Training

Strength, Flexibility and Mobility

(Beginners to Intermediate)

£35 1st taster 1 hour session

£50 x 1 hour individually booked

£185 bulk buy 4 hours (£15 saving)

These private 1 hour tailored training sessions, at my Bushey therapy room, are an investment into your long term physical health and will increase your body confidence.

Using tailored Pilates exercises, with assisted stretch. Strengthening your body to improve posture and muscle tone. Stretching your body to reduce tight body pain and increase mobility. With the support of resistance equipment (not reformer).

Your tailored sessions may include:

Full body Pilates toning
Core and posture strengthening
Pelvic Floor strengthening
Resistance strengthening
Improving body balance
Breathwork control
Improve flexibility and mobility
Reducing body muscle tightness
Improving your body confidence

Of course, there is no one session magic pill. A tester session is offered, but a course of sessions will give you results.

Does Pilates help you loose weight?

The aim of Pilates is not as a weight loss tool, but like any exercise it will contribute to your feeling stronger, more toned, improve the posture, and overall wellbeing. You will feel more confident about your body as a result.