Pilates
Welcome to the world of pilates
Improve your muscle control, flexibility, strength, tone and co-ordination
Welcome to the world of pilates, a holistic approach to fitness that will transform both your body and mind. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or a beginner looking to enhance your overall well-being, pilates classes offer a unique and effective way to achieve your fitness goals.
Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, focuses on building strength, flexibility and coordination through controlled movements and proper breathing techniques. It’s not just another workout routine; it’s a mindful practice that aims to create balance and harmony within your body.
In our pilates classes, you’ll learn a series of exercises that target your core muscles, improving your posture and stability while promoting a strong and lean physique. These low-impact exercises are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, making it an inclusive and accessible fitness option for everyone.
Our certified and experienced pilates instructors will guide you through each exercise, ensuring you perform them with precision and attention to detail. With a focus on the mind-body connection, you’ll develop body awareness, reduce stress and gain a sense of inner calm as you work through the movements.
Whether your goal is to increase flexibility, tone muscles, alleviate back pain, or simply find a workout that brings joy and mindfulness to your life, pilates classes offer a comprehensive solution. Join our classes today and embark on a transformative journey to a healthier, stronger, and more balanced you. Get ready to discover the amazing benefits of pilates and unlock your full potential!
- Improved core strength: pilates focuses on engaging and strengthening the core muscles, including the abdominals, lower back and pelvic floor, leading to better overall stability and balance.
- Increased flexibility: regular pilates practice can enhance your flexibility by stretching and elongating muscles, promoting better range of motion in joints.
- Better posture: pilates helps correct postural imbalances and encourages proper alignment, reducing the risk of back and neck pain caused by poor posture.
- Enhanced muscular strength: by targeting various muscle groups, pilates helps build lean muscle mass, resulting in improved strength and toned muscles.
- Injury prevention: the controlled movements and focus on alignment in pilates can help prevent injuries and alleviate stress on joints.
- Stress relief: the mindful nature of pilates, emphasising concentration and deep breathing, can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
- Increased body awareness: pilates encourages a deeper connection between the mind and body, enhancing your awareness of how you move and improving coordination.
- Rehabilitation and pain management: pilates is often used as a part of physical therapy and rehabilitation programs to aid in injury recovery and manage chronic pain.
- Better balance and co-ordination: the precise movements in pilates challenge your coordination skills, leading to improved balance and stability.
- Greater lung capacity: pilates incorporates controlled breathing techniques, which can increase lung capacity and oxygenation of the blood.
- Improved athletic performance: many athletes incorporate pilates into their training routines to enhance their strength, flexibility and overall performance in their respective sports.
- Body toning without bulk: pilates exercises focus on long, lean muscle development, preventing excessive bulkiness while still achieving a sculpted physique.
- Mind-body connection: pilates emphasises mindfulness, enabling you to stay present and centered during your practice, fostering a deeper connection between your mind and body.
- Better circulation: The rhythmic and controlled movements in pilates encourage blood flow, leading to improved circulation throughout the body.
- Increased energy levels: Regular pilates practice can boost your energy levels and leave you feeling revitalised and refreshed.
To book
There are various levels of classes. For more information about days, times and class costs please contact the relevant instructor directly. For beginner pilates, pilates rehab and pilates contact Allison on 020 8346 8803