Pilates offers you a safe, tried and tested way of achieving a state of mental and physical balance, through a series of movements which will not only stretch, tone and strengthen the muscles but can also aid in recovery from injury and help to prevent further injury.

Relief from back pain, relief from stress, improved agility and flexibility, greater body -awareness, adoption of proper breathing techniques and the creation of a body that is long, lean, supple and strong is the Pilates promise.

Each exercise is built around the 8 key principles of Pilates:

• Relaxation
• Breathing
• Control
• Flowing Movements
• Alignment
• Co-ordination
• Centering
• Stamina

Each of these exercises is designed to strengthen the lower back, the stomach and the shoulder area, thereby creating a “girdle of strength” which then allows the rest of the body to function efficiently. This strengthening of the “core” of the body is done predominantly in the horizontal position thereby eliminating gravity, centering the body, aligning the spine and avoiding undue stress on the lower back or the neck area - perfect for those with back problems as it means they are able to exercise without causing further back problems. 

These exercises are designed to elongate and slim the muscle rather than build bulk so the result is a body which is longer, leaner more supple with greater strength.

The beauty of the Pilates fitness method is that a program can be tailored to suit the needs of an individual, regardless of age or level of physical fitness and you can progress at your own pace.

From the very first session, you will see and feel the progress you are making. Unlike other physical fitness regimes which can leave you feeling exhausted and drained, at the end of each Pilates session you will feel energized, invigorated and refreshed, be more in touch with your own body and have a great sense of satisfaction from knowing that slowly but surely you are on the way to a “new you”.  The deep breathing techniques that are used whilst performing these exercises will help to eliminate tension and increase stamina.