​Pilates is a low-impact - but by no means easy - form of exercise.
 
People often find themselves seeking Pilates once they experience the following: 

• Back pain

• Niggles and aches

• Slouching & poor posture

• Working long hours sitting at a desk or driving

• Feeling tight and stiff

• Poor Balance

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But you don't have to wait for this to happen - Pilates is excellent for building strength and is fantastic for doing alongside other sports to enhance your performance. 
 
We hear regularly from my clients that they are feeling stronger, more flexible, have less pain after sport or gardening, and doing the things they love! 
 
It was believed by Joseph Pilates who created this form of exercise (which he called 'Contrology') that it was important to build the core muscles which are the foundation of the body, for the rest of the body to work at its optimum.
 
"A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion." - Joseph Pilates
 
Pilates is a safe and great way to lengthen, strengthen and work your body to improve your posture, core and back strength, flexibility and balance.
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Pilates can be performed on the apparatus (equipment such as Reformer, Tower, Chair, Spine Corrector to name a few), or on the mat. Originally, the apparatus was designed to help strengthen the client, so the mat exercises could be done correctly...as the true mat exercises are hardest of all!  
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FAQ: 
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What happens in the first session?
We will go through your history and the reason you have come. We will discuss what goals you want to achieve (always good to have a little think ahead!). I will introduce you to the equipment, how to use it safely and then go over exercises I think will suit you for your needs. I then have a personalised program ready for you at your next session.

 

If you intend to do 1 to 1 sessions on a weekly basis - a program is not required and I will teach you each session with the exercises I see fit on the day. Remember, our bodies can change day to day, week to week! We are trained to teach the body what it needs, on the spot. 
 
Is Pilates only for people with an injury or condition?
Absolutely not! Pilates is a safe and fun way to exercise. It is perfect for any age or fitness level and a fantastic way to strengthen, lengthen and tone the body. It will improve your posture, flexibility and strength which will aid in the prevention of injuries. It also helps to improve performance in sports. 
 
What if I do have an injury or physical limitation?
This will be discussed during your initial session. Being a Physiotherapist as well as a Pilates teacher gives us the benefit of having an excellent understanding of not only the body, but also many chronic and acute conditions that people face. We will adapt the exercises so they are appropriate for you. 
 
Is Pilates for Women only?
No way! Pilates was created by a man. Joseph Pilates is quite famous for being pictured in his very short trunks, whatever the weather, and was in fabulous shape right up until his 80’s!
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I'm not very flexible, should I wait til I have stretched more?
I'm not very flexible, I can't do Pilates...If I had a dollar for every time I heard this remark...! Being inflexible IS the reason to do Pilates. Join a regular class and with consistency you will build strength and flexibility. Pilates is all about working the limbs and spine to find the longest reach for YOUR body (you can put Cirque du Soleil on hold for now). 
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Do I need to bring anything? What do I wear?
Private sessions: 
A bottle of water, clean clothing you can move comfortably in (NO jeans/belts) and clean grip socks. 

***Please NO clothing with zips or buttons as this can damage or tear the equipment vinyl*** (Gents, please check your jogging bottoms for zips at the ankle!).