Pilates for your needs

Group Pilates, Specialist courses and Fitness Pilates

 I’m a bit confused – What is the difference?

 

Good question! 

 

Because we know ‘one size does not fit all’ we have a range of Experience Pilates classes to suit you and your needs.  Below is a summary of what to expect in the different types of Pilates classes we run:

   

Group Pilates – Great Eccleston and Longridge evenings:

 

Classes taught by Experience Pilates Director, Cath Hopkinson, graduate of Modern Pilates Teacher training course.

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Modern Pilates is a contemporary and updated approach to Pilates exercise. Cherry Baker and experienced physiotherapists, Chris Norris and Jenny Heron, have designed the programme.  

 

Modern Pilates has been involved in training many physiotherapists and exercise specialists who use Pilates extensively in the rehabilitation of back injury and muscle imbalance - ideal for rehabilitation.

 

 Modern Pilates is a method of exercise that will condition and tone the body; his methods are very different from many traditional types of exercise.

  • 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.
  • Modern Pilates is a relaxing and individual programme that works both the body and mind; it is also aimed at relieving stress and can help improve sleep patterns and reduce tension, specifically in the neck and shoulders.

  • Modern Pilates is suitable for everybody! But is especially suited for those who are:

    • Recovering from back problems, weak abdominals (core stability), stress incontinence and poor posture. 

    • Older adults and for those with special needs such as MS, hip, knee replacements and arthritis.

In particular Modern Pilates is excellent for:

  •  Pre/Post Natal Mums
    • Normal Modern Pilates classes are ideal for pregnant mums up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, and if suitable can continue throughout the whole of your pregnancy
    • Help increase function and repair of the pelvic floor along with suitable exercises for the mid section.
    • Tension and muscle imbalance can occur from both breast and bottle-feeding; as it is easy to adapt poor posture when new mothers are stressed and tired.
    • Modern Pilates will not only exercise all the right muscles but will give mum that time out she deserves. 
  • Further training has been undertaken to allow Cath to run Breast Cancer Rehabilitation courses.
  •  Modern Pilates is also an ideal additional type of exercise for 
    • Runners,
    • advanced fitness enthusiast and
    • dancers alike who will benefit from increased flexibility and core stability.
  • Modern Pilates is a training programme that is taught by physiotherapist and advanced exercise teachers.
  • Class sizes:
    • Modern Pilates delivers small group personal training, classes numbers are limited to 12 clients. Classes are run on a course basis only. Clients are screened and given individual advice and attention throughout the class.
    • One to one training is also available, as well as offering semi-private sessions with 3 clients at her home-based Pilates studio.

Specialist courses

These are purposely small group classes (maximum of 6 participants) which concentrate on certain populations, for example (this list is not exhaustive):

Pre and Post Natal women

Hysterectomy

Back Pain

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Recovering from breast cancer

  • These purposley small courses (max 6 per course) are run usually as 6-week block and are tailor made to the small group
  • One to one training is also available, as are semi-private sessions with 3 clients at Caths home-based Pilates studio.

 Fitness Pilates

Classes taught by Experience Pilates Business Co-ordinator,Heather Rutlidge, graduate of Fitness Pilates Teacher training course.

Fitness Pilates classes are designed for those who are currently attending general exercise classes for general fitness or for those who do not have any existing medical conditions, including back/joint pain.

  • Fitness Pilates is a modern, research based group fitness class created for the apparently healthy adult. It neither is neither remedial, clinical nor is it designed for rehabilitation.
  • Fitness Pilates utilises all of the principals and includes many of the matt work exercises in traditional Pilates to provide a controlled body conditioning program appropriate for the general public.
  • Fitness Pilates is a complimentary class aimed at all levels, ages and abilities. It is general level incorporating basic Pilates techniques and exercises in a non intimidating and easy to follow way.

These classes cannot accommodate any person who has an existing medical condition without the authorisation of your current qualified healthcare professional i.e. GP, Physiotherapist, etc. 

If you do have any existing conditions, please contact the Experience Pilates team so we can advise you on the best class for you.