Try Pilates for whole body fitness

  enjoy a healthier and more active lifestyle

  "Pilates develops the body uniformly , corrects wrong postures, restores physical

   vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit." Joseph Pilates

   Pilates training focuses on core strength, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore

   the body to balance. Based on anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and

   skeletal systems and focuses on specific areas using exercises that integrate the whole

   body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.

   It's unique holistic approach sets Pilates aside 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.

   The Pilates method has always emphasized quality over quantity, and you will find that,

   unlike many systems of exercise, Pilates exercises do not include a lot of repetitions for

   each move. Instead, doing each exercise fully, with precision, yields significant results in

   a shorter time than one would ever imagine.

   Increased general fitness levels

• improve your posture, mobility and flexibility of the spine

• delivers muscle tone and flexibility

• promotes a more efficient and supportive core

• increases stability for the pelvis and shoulders

• fosters the health of joints through improved mobility and support from the surrounding musculature

• compliments training for athletes

   Offers real health benefits

• 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 well-being

• 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

  About the Pilates Instructor

   The Pilates classes are taught by Sue Upton who currently teaches one to one Pilates

   sessions and also group Mat work classes. Sue has a long and full background in many

   areas of health and fitness, including gym instructor, studio instructor, remedial therapist,

   aromatherapy and beauty therapy with Level 3 training in Pilates and as a Personal

   trainer.

  About the class

   It does not matter if you have not exercised or done Pilates before. You will complete a

   health questionnaire before your first session. There are many adaptations and

   progressions to suit most people. You work at your own level - it is not a competitive

   session. Mats and cushions are provided, just wear comfortable trousers and a T-shirt,

   socks or bare feet.                                                                                      

                                                                                                       class timetable >

• gym

• personal training

• classes

• sauna

• cafe

• fitness plan

• weight management

• health check