As long as you can get down on the floor and up again you are
fit enough! Our clients have a wide range of physical fitness but
Pilates can and does benefit them all - from the fit cyclist with
stiff hip flexors to the older person struggling to stand up after
gardening.
Am I too old?
You are never too old to start Pilates! We find that it is
older people who really benefit from Pilates - improving their
mobility and helping them to do things they thought they couldn't
do any more. Many of our clients are over 70 - our oldest client
was 93!
Is it for men and women?
Pilates is great for both men and women - arguably it's men
with their stiffer muscles and backs who benefit most! We run
separate classes for men and women because we adopt a slightly
different approach for each and find that it makes classes more
relaxed.
What do I need to bring?
You will need an exercise mat - but we have a couple spare if
you don't have one when you start. Any other equipment used in the
exercises is supplied.
What should I wear?
We recommend comfortable loose fitting clothing such as
tracksuit bottoms, leggings, tops or T-shirts. You won't wear shoes
during class so bring a pair of socks.
I haven't done Pilates before - what should I
expect?
Pilates is a gentle form of exercise designed to strengthen
your body's core muscles - the ones that should support your back,
neck and those other parts of the body which so often end up in
pain as a result of poor posture. You will therefore go through a
series of exercises that work on that core - some performed while
standing, others executed on the mat. Classes last one hour and by
the end of your session you should feel pleasantly stretched and
toned!
What happens at my first class?
When you first come to class we will ask you to complete a
registration and health declaration form and we will take a few
minutes to assess you and introduce you to the basics of
Pilates.
Do I have to sign up for a course?
We ask all our clients to pay in advance for a term of 10
lessons. Courses run on a (school) termly basis all year.
How soon will I see any benefit?
Pilates is not a quick fix but by attending regular classes you
will soon begin to see improvement in your body's posture and core
strength. After one term you will certainly notice an improvement
and after three terms your body will feel very different.
What are the benefits of Pilates?
- A stronger, healthier back
- A more toned, leaner, mobile and flexible body
- A flatter stomach
- A better balance between strength and flexibility
- Rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct
alignment
