Pilates

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What do I need to wear / bring?

Wear comfortable gym attire, nothing restricting. You can take your pilates class in bare feet or ‘sticky’ socks.

What should I expect from my first class?

Start with the beginners class. Your first class is about becoming familiar with the Reformer, trying out some of the classical exercises and most importantly having fun! Be prepared for a workout but know that it gets easier. You will feel more confident about it and the more you do, the better your results will be.

Do I need to be fit to take part?

The pace is determined by you and each exercise can be modified to suit each individual. No matter your level of fitness you will begin to feel stronger, fitter, leaner and will soon be able to see the difference in your overall posture and core.

How many classes are recommended per week?

This is entirely down to personal preference. Reformers can be practised as your main exercise but it will also complement all other types of training. The more you do it the better you will become.

How long before I see results?

Joseph Pilates once said: “In 10 classes you will feel the difference, in 20 classes you will see the difference, in 30 you will be on your way to a whole new body.”

How are Reformers different from other workouts?

This workout targets muscle groups you never even knew you had! The focus is on precise movements to enhance your core, posture, overall strength and mobility. You will leave feeling like you have had a great total body workout.

What if I need to cancel my class?

Life happens, so should something crop up you can cancel via the booking app or get in touch with us in the studio. We operate a 24 hour notice period for cancellations so someone else has the opportunity to use your place in the class. If you cancel within the 24 hours you will lose your class fee.

Progressive Reformer

Designed for those who have developed a good core strength and balance.  We recommend that you have completed a series of beginner classes and are confident in your practice before attending these classes.

Beginners Reformer

The Reformer is one of the best known and most used pieces of Pilates apparatus. It will add another layer to your Matwork practise by starting to test your body in different ways. There are a range of Springs to either offer you support during an exercise or to challenge you. This is a very different feeling of a workout and each class will consist of a mixture of strength and mobility exercises. You will get taught how to use the very simple piece of kit and get a demo of most exercises throughout the class. You move at your own pace and rest when you need to

Fitness Pilates

Using all the fundamentals of Pilates this is a cardio style class done to music. Be prepared to get sweaty, have fun and build Abs of steel! This class is weight bearing, meaning that you will need to be able to bear weight on knees, elbows or wrists at some point eg: in a plank position.

 

Matwork Pilates

An exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1940's, to improve mobility, develop core strength, better posture and movement control.  Matwork Pilates is suitable for all abilities. This is a non weight baring class and most exercises will have multiple options so you can choose what suits your body best. Pilates in some form, we believe, should be incorporated into everyone's exercise routine regardless of your goals to aid your training.

 

We provide mats for this class however please feel free to bring your own