Coming to class

What to expect

• Experienced Physiotherapist instructor with Pilates certification
• Close tuition and exercise modification to suit all abilities and individual  needs
• Small class numbers
• All equipment provided (including mats)
• Variation of exercises and use of equipment
• Warm up and cool down to enhance posture, functional strength, balance & flexibility
• Mat based exercises to improve core strength and restore normal muscle balance
• Friendly and relaxed atmosphere

What to bring

• A towel to use as an extra head rest
• Comfortable clothing: most people like to wear a t-shirt or vest and joggy bottoms or leggings
• No need to bring trainers as Pilates is a socks/ bare foot class
  
• If you are new to classes remember to bring a completed Health form for venue group class or submit the online Health form for online classes (links below)
  

Health form those new to online classes
Health form those new to venue group classes

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I can’t recommend Physio Led Pilates enough! Lucy was hugely instrumental in my recovery following back surgery – I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for her! I had no confidence in my back, and Lucy has guided me progressively through my rehab using Pilates as a safe method to regain strength and stability, giving me the confidence to return to the things I love, like mountain biking.
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C. Dunbar

Equipment we use
Small equipment is used in some classes to give a varied and tougher work out, including:

• Resistance bands, loops and cords for strength and controlled stretching 
  
• Pilates soft weights for building upper body strength and as markers for body control
  
• Foam rollers for balance, core control, flexibility and myofascial release
• Spiky balls for a deep therapeutic massaging effect or for proprioceptive feedback 
• Ova balls for added core strength, control work and lower back and neck release
• Pilates Magic Circles for added resistance and to reach the places that other equipment can’t!