Are you are looking for an exercise program which makes a marked difference to your health without taking a toll on your body? Then Pilates could be perfect for you.

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WHAT MAKES PILATES DIFFERENT?

Pilates is a great way of improving your balance, muscle strength, flexibility and posture through strengthening and stretching your whole body. This is invaluable for good posture, injury recovery and overall good health. Adding correct breathing techniques and alignment can help you create a better sense of wellbeing.

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Pilates was created by German-born Joseph Pilates. Pilates focuses on strengthening and stretching the whole body to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility and posture, incorporating elements of yoga, martial arts and western forms of exercise.

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In Pilates, breath work is considered a necessary tool that cleanses, prepares, positions and engages the body through Pilates movements. With conscious breath patterns, you will see improvements in your practice, as well as in integrating the mind and body on and off the mat. Along with correct alignment you can create a sense of good health and wellness for yourself

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AM I TOO OLD FOR PILATES?

Pilates is suitable for all ages and fitness levels as it focuses on the quality of the movement rather than the number of repetitions.

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As many of the exercises are low impact, Pilates is incredibly gentle on the body and recommended by osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors as one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise.

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THE BENEFITS

The benefits of Pilates are numerous and can help you to:

• Increase your strength and muscle tone

• Improve your posture, health and overall fitness

• Helps with balance and stability and falls prevention

• Reduce pain, stiffness and tension

• Rehabilitate after injury, surgery or illness

• Decreases physical and emotional stress. 

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HELPING WITH BACK PAIN

More than 80% of the adult population suffer from lower back pain at some time in their life. The good news is Pilates can often help with its prevention and management.

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During your sessions, you will learn correct alignment, breathing and centring along with a series of personalised exercises designed to help control your movements and improve your posture. These will help increase both the strength and flexibility of your back.

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FIND OUT MORE

If you would like to learn more about how Pilates could benefit you, please get in touch.

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