About Pilates
Joseph Pilates devised an exercise programme to help gain body strength and restore the body to balance and coordinate correctly. The exercises target internal core muscles that we so often forget about when performing daily tasks thus resulting in muscle and posture injuries, back pain and complaints.My Pilates Classes
My classes are fun and friendly, (but by no means easy!) and we always welcome new people. I do however recommend that if you have never tried the exercise you have a 1 to 1 session first. This teaches you the principles of pilates and allows me to explain the correct body positions and alignment that you will need to use when working in the class. I am able to set your level safely so that you can benefit and achieve your goals.
I work with the medical profession and alongside, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors.
Classes are matwork classes with the use of stability balls, flexi bands and other small equipment
The Aims of Pilates Exercises
The aims of the exercise is to ease you into neutral alignment and correct posture.
Pilates exercise focuses on a total body conditioning combining muscle strength, flexibility, joint mobility, abdominal strength, spine ,shoulder and pelvis stabilisation.
The exercises use defined pecise flowing movements incorporating a breathing pattern to help the body move more freely. With concentration and control you can increase strength far more effectively and safely than any other way. For most people, this means eliminating or reducing back pain, shoulder pain and injuries aswell as firming up the abdominal and torso muscles.
How Pilates can help you
Pilates can benefit everyone ranging in age and fitness. Pilates is an essential part of any fitness/ rehabilitation programme. In a 1 to 1 session I will offer you a complete posture analysis and suggest appropriate exercises that will benefit you. As your instructor I will work along side you to encourage and challenge you correctly resulting in an effective pilates workout.
If you lead a sedentary lifestyle sitting at a desk or behind a wheel for several hours, pilates can greatly help where muscles may have become weak and tight. Alternatively it may be that you are required to carry heavy loads or have strong physical demands that can contribute to back ache,shoulder pain and knee complaints.
Pilates is also great for
Sporty or active teenagers reduce the risk of injury to growing bones by strengthening supporting muscles and correcting posture
Aid recovery and regaining confidence following an injury
Build muscle support for hypermobility, reducing the risk of dislocation
Increase bone density through weight bearing exercises
Guarenteed to keep you in good shape
Times and location of Pilates Classes in North West London
Monday
10-11am Deane Park Community Centre Long Drive South Ruislip
6-7pm Windsors Of Watford Sandown Road Watford
8.15-9.15 Northwood Synagogue Northwood
Wednesday
8-9pm Vyners School Warren Road Ickenham
Thursday
10-11am Oxhey Hall Community Association
7-8pm Green Health Centre Pembroke Road Ruislip Manor
For Safety reasons all participants must have pre booked and filled in a health form before joining a class. Call Amanda on 01923 253222 for details
