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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Pilates

‘Me…time’ Pilates

 
Quote "In ten sessions you'll feel the difference, in twenty you'll see the difference and in thirty you'll have a new body" - Joseph Pilates
  
 
Whatever your level of fitness, irrespective of age, ‘Me..time’ Pilates is here to help you enjoy the exploding world of Pilates in Worcestershire!
 
Beginners will learn the basics of pilates including correct breathing, pelvic positioning, spinal and shoulder stabilisation and how to strengthen the abdominals, back and leg muscles.
 
You are taught good movement skills step by step, which will ultimately give you the strength and flexibility to perform the more complex exercises.
 
As Pilates is a continual learning process, more challenging exercises will gradually be introduced as you progress on to the intermediate and advanced level of the more classical matwork.
  
Don’t forget 80% of the UK population has or have had backache. Pilates success rate in solving problems has brought it to the attention of osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and doctors. In fact, many osteopaths and chiropractors are now setting up Pilates studios as part of their practices.

 Joseph Pilates said "You are as old as your spinal mobility"
 
What is Pilates?  
 
Pilates is an exercise designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body back to it's natural balance focusing on building 'Core' strength and effective breathing. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems it uses exercises that integrate the whole body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.
 
 It is a holistic approach that sets Pilates apart from many other forms of exercise. Osteopaths, physiotherapists and general practitioners recommend Pilates as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Pilates can be beneficial for just about everyone, regardless of age and fitness level.
 
Top athletes are using Pilates to gain explosive strength, increase their range of motion, build stamina and gain energy. With Pilates you gain energy, reduce body fat and build longer more lean muscles, to improve flexibility and build a stronger core.
 
 
The General Benefits of Pilates:
  • Flat Abdominals  
  • Realignment of posture
  • Lean, toned, symmetrical muscles
  • Stronger back
  • Increased flexibility and strength
  • Reduces tension and stress
  • Greater body awareness
  • Enhanced breathing

Who could benifit from Pilates:

  • Just about everyone! Whatever your level of fitness or ability you can achieve great results!
  • Anyone wishing to improve their general fitness, posture and overall appearance. 
  • Group classes and one-to-one training sessions available to suit all.
  • Those rehabilitating from an operation or injury. Health Professionals recommend Pilates.
  • Repetitive strain injury sufferers - Pilates can improve strength and flexibility of certain areas.
  • Sports people - Pilates can improve your flexibility as well as balance and overall muscle strength.
  • The More Mature Adult - a gentle form of exercise which can keep you supple and active.
  • Pregnancy - Pilates is useful for both pre and post natal.
  • Men - men can harness the power of Pilates to build muscle, gain strength and increase their flexibility. 

 More Benefits of Pilates:

  • General Fitness
  • Improves your posture
  • Improves mobility and flexibility of the spine
  • Delivers condition, muscle tone and flexibility
  • Promotes a more efficient and supportive core
  • Increases stability for the pelvis and shoulders
  • Complements training for athletes
  • Healthy joints through improved mobility and support from surrounding musculature
  • The aim is to work muscles from the inside out, creating a stronger flatter mid section, improved posture, muscle balance, realigning the spine and improving both the function and appearance of the body.  
 
Health Conditions:
  • Facilitates injury prevention and physical rehabilitation
  • Builds better balance and coordination, particularly for the elderly
  • Offers a safe and excellent form of exercise for ante and post-natal women
  • Alleviates aches and pains
  • Helps maintain and can improve bone density
  • Develops the function and efficiency of the lungs with improvement in circulation 
  • Offers a safe and beneficial form of exercise for a wide range of medical conditions, including Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis.  
 
Overall Wellbeing: 
  • Makes you look and feel better
  • Relieves stress and tension and promotes a feeling of well-being
  • Expands body awareness
  • Integrates mind, body and spirit
  • Improves quality of life  

Quote “What Meditation is to the soul, Pilates is to the body”  

 ‘Me..time’ Pilates Courses & Personal One2one Training Sessions are available now