Build a stronger core with our Pilates classes

Pilates is a complete body work out which builds core strength, stamina and flexibility through low impact conditioning exercises. Pilates transforms poor posture and restores the body to balance, ensuring each muscle is doing the right job and helping you to combat the stress and strains of modern day life. Regular practice in Pilates shows enhancement in sports performance as well as prevention of injury.

Pilates can work those muscles which are hard to reach! The exercises are dynamic yet low impact. Pilates helps isolate your deep core muscles which stabilise your spine, and therefore has been shown to help prevent back pain.

Pilates results in greater flexibility, joint mobility and strength and therefore you will move with better balance and posture. Pilates is proof that you don’t have to endure sweat and pain to get results, and is also beneficial in relaxing your mind, therefore improving your general wellbeing.

The classes are mat-based and will focus on the key principles of Pilates and will help develop your strength, tone, flexibility and improve your posture. A basic level of fitness is helpful but not essential. You will be introduced to small Pilates equipment throughout the block, which adds variety to the classes and exercises.

• Reduces pain
• Improves posture
• Build core strength and stamina
• Improves flexibility
• Reduces tension
• Promotes relaxation
• Improves balance
• Improves coordination
• Improves sleep quality
• Improves circulation
• Safe during and post pregnancy
• Prevents sports injury
• Improves sport performance
• Helps you to look and feel better
• Suitable for those with osteoporosis/ arthritis/ scoliosis

Pilates historically has been most popular with dancer, gymnasts and athletes. However, Pilates is suitable for almost everyone; men and women of all age groups and physical abilities. It can be particularly beneficial for desk-bound and less active people, pregnant and postnatal women and those requiring pre & post injury rehabilitation.

Those who have joint pain, stiffness or arthritis and particularly those with back and neck and chronic pain can greatly benefit from Pilates.

We suggest you wear comfortable loose/sports clothing. The class is done in barefeet or socks.

You will need a mat and a Pilates equipment pack, which can be purchased here. Our instructors do carry spare packs if you are looking to trial the class first. Dress as you would for a fitness class, we do the class in bare feet or socks. Bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated! Please note, on your first class, we ask that you arrive at least 5 minutes early. This is to allow you enough time to discuss any issues with the instructor. Prior to commencing the class you will be asked to fill in a medical screening form (this is standard procedure for all participants).

Beginners classes are suitable for those who have little or no previous Pilates experience. The class focuses on technique, isolation and correct activation of muscle groups, but are still a workout. Beginners classes are suitable for you if you have back pain, a musculoskeletal injury or health condition and you wish to return to an active healthy lifestyle. You will be closely monitored by our Pilates instructors, all of whom are physiotherapists. This allows them to tailor the exercises to your needs, and adjust any exercises which you may have difficulty with. If you have injury concerns or are recovering from an injury or pain, then please make sure you fill in the medical form. You can get in touch via email with Tess first to discuss the best class and management.

All Levels classes are ideal for maintenance of health, prevention of musculoskeletal pain and can also help rehabilitate after injury. You will be closely monitored by our Pilates instructors, all of whom are physiotherapists. This allows them to tailor the exercises to your needs, and adjust any exercises which you are having difficulty with. If you are concerned about recent injury or pain, then you can get in touch via email (classes@pilatesplusphysio.co.uk) with Tess first to discuss the best class and management.

Designed by our physiotherapists, the classes are for those individuals who are both active and athletic, functioning at a high level but are also looking for maintenance of health and well-being as well as prevention of injury. Advanced Pilates can be complementary to other high-loading sports e.g. running. You need to be proficient with Pilates and be ready to push yourself harder and further. You’ll need good levels of fitness, stamina, flexibility, core strength and technical capability. (Please ask your instructor if you’re not sure about this class).

The aim of this class is to help give you the tools to get you back to what you enjoy doing and or/ progress and advance your movement goals – whether that is an activity of daily living or a sport specific goal. Using expert advice and guidance along with safe progressions and evidence-based movement strategies from the physio and Pilates world, this class is ideal for anyone wanting to build resilience and confidence in their own bodies.

Yes- Pilates is a great way to exercise whilst pregnant. It can help strengthen your back, core, pelvic floor and condition you for childbirth. We advise you to check with your GP before starting any new exercise programme during pregnancy. There is no longer a specific antenatal class, but you are welcome to join any beginners class, and we will adapt the exercises to suit you and your stage of pregnancy. (Instructors have had specific antenatal and postnatal training).

The aims of the class are to help you regain the strength of your core and pelvic floor from the initial postnatal stages to getting you ready/fit for exercise again. We can adapt exercises for pre-existing complaints/conditions as well as modify and increase the difficulty for those with more experience, allowing for progressions in endurance, strength and stability. You can bring your baby along to the class. Small equipment will be used within the class, allowing the instructor to add variety to the class, and increase the difficulty of the exercises. 

If you want a gentle form of exercise specifically working on balance, core control and at the same time increasing your endurance and fitness levels, this is the class for you. The exercises encourage increased confidence with mobility, help reduce balance issues, ultimately reducing your risk of falls. You will be closely monitored by our Pilates instructors, all of whom are physiotherapists. This allows them to tailor the exercises to your needs, and adjust any exercises which you are having difficulty with. If you have any concerns then please get in touch and you can get in touch via email (classes@pilatesplusphysio.co.uk) with Tess first to discuss the best class and management.