About our types of class
FITNESS PILATES
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a non aerobic form of exercise where you do a series of exercises and stretches to help increase mobility, reduce tightness in muscles, improve posture and strengthen your muscles particularly your core which is stomach, back and bottoms (glutes).
I teach Fitness Pilates which is functional using movements you need for every day actions – eg putting a seat belt on in your car uses shoulder mobility which I put in our warm up and I also teach both standing and matwork moves as we don’t spend all day sitting/lying down.
Every individual is different and can perform some exercises easily and struggle with others and some people have particular areas of the body that they find difficult or uncomfortable to use and exercise options are given for this. Tight shoulders need releasing regularly and Pilates can help with this, general back discomfort is usually a result of a weak core and Pilates can help with strengthening this. Painful knees is often an imbalance of muscles around the knees and these need strengthening and the knees mobilising. However if you have a particular health condition that is being treated you need to check with your medical practitioner before undertaking any exercise.
Different Pilates classes
I teach a variety of different classes under the Pilates umbrella. For example, there is a Pilates equipment class where participants use resistance bands/loop bands/ mini pilates balls, cushions, tennis balls etc. These classes use the same moves but with added variety to give the exercises a different feel and offer variety and fun too.
Pilates Intervals is for participants who know the pilates moves which are put together in an interval, sequence or flow style to give a faster-paced class with stretches but no relaxation. The class is only 35 minutes and gives a more intense workout which is popular among my regular exercisers and gives more variety too.
My Fitness Pilates sessions are all of mixed ability but some classes are easier than others – please get in touch if you wish to discuss which may be best for you.
WEIGHTED WORKOUTS
These classes are to provide participants with strength and conditioning exercises using light hand weights (dumbbells) or water bottles to begin with. They are 30 minute sessions – some cover the Total Body and there are sessions particularly for Upper Body and Core for those who may struggle with knee/leg exercises.
Knowledge/previous experience of weighted exercises is preferred and a beginners course is available prior to joining onto regular classes. These classes are not for weight training and will not give you big muscles! Advice on the weights to use can be provided and workshops and Q and A sessions are held.
They are particularly useful for more mature clients to improve their upper body strength ,to protect against osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease and assist with fat burning plus an excellent way for menopausal ladies to exercise as their bodies change.
The benefits of strength and resistance training with weights are immense and it’s never too late to start. I run several sessions a week with different types of routines – some slow, some fast and some targeted at different body areas. The classes are both fun and effective and progression using different weights is encouraged. A variety on the classes can also be using weights/bands, body weight and some low impact basic cardio exercises – these are often named my weekend or midweek workouts.
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DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF MY FITNESS CLASSES
- Improve your fitness in a fun and safe way
- Progress your fitness levels with our help, guidance and class progressions
- Improve your posture, balance and mobility
- Work on those key core areas of stomach, back and bottom.
- Improve your heart health
- Make time for you!
- Enjoy exercise!