The centre of your body or your 'core' is a network of muscles which when strengthened provides the basic control and stability needed for all movement.

Pilates is a series of exercises designed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century, his method seeks to increase the strength, flexibility and control of the body. Pilates builds your body's 'core' strength through this series of low impact exercises, but not only will your core be worked out in Pilates, you will get a balanced full body workout, improving posture and improving or correcting muscle imbalances.

Benefits of Pilates:

Improving posture
Improving or correcting muscle imbalances
Reduce blood pressure
Improve balance, coordination, strength and flexibility
Improve joint mobility
Improve Respiratory, Lymphatic and Circulatory systems
Lower incidence of back pain

Further details:

The current group classes available are Tuesday lunchtime 12 - 1 and Tuesday evening 7 - 8. The classes are run in blocks of 6 weeks to ensure progression and are planned to provide balanced full body workouts.

One to One available Tuesdays between 1 and 7. One to Ones may be available at other times. Having One to One sessions includes having a full postural analysis and having a prescriptive exercise plan tailored to your needs; we aim to integrate you into classes as soon as is appropriate.

To book your place on a course, or to make a One to One appointment please call 0208 410 6020.

To talk to someone about Pilates, please call Kate on 07872 456 728.