Benefits of Pilates

When practised regularly, a Pilates workout out will:

Improve joint mobility and flexibility, making you walk taller and feel slimmer
Improve strength and muscle tone giving you a strong and supple spine
Achieve a flatter tummy by engaging deep core abdominal muscles
Enhance your sex life through greater flexibility and tighter pelvic floor muscles
Help respiratory, lymphatic and circulation problems
Make you less prone to injury when playing sports or other physical activities
Improve your posture through shoulder stabilisation
Make you feel mentally and physically relaxed and energized
Permanent pain relief by addressing the cause, not the symptom

Although it is better to practise Pilates under the observation of a trained instructor, it is not always possible for clients to make it to the classes.

Doing some Pilates is better than no Pilates at all and following the instructions from DVD's is the next best thing to being in a dedicated class.

Have a look at our Medical Pilates section where we provide information and videos on a wide variety of specific ailments or injuries as well as solutions for pain relief from these. These include:

knee injuries
sciatica
back pain
the pelvic floor
massage techniques

Postnatal specific articles and videos can be found in the Postnatal Pilates section.

The types of Pilates classes we offer:

Matwork class - a workout without sweat or boring, repetitive exercises
Core strength & flexibility class - muscular endurance training for men using the Swiss Ball
Fitness & Dance Pilates…choreographed Fitness Pilates routines, dance-based warm-up and cool-down routines, with fun and fat-burning Belly Dancing.
Antenatal class - specifically designed classes for pregnant women
Postnatal class - once your baby is born, these classes will assist in getting your body back into shape
Private class - tailor-made, to meet the needs of each client
Pilates on the Reformer - one on one classes focussing on your particular need

Have a look at our timetable of Pilates classes to find a class that would suit you or contact Caroline for more information or to book a Private class.