Coming to class

What to expect
  • Experienced Physiotherapist instructor with Pilates certification
  • Tuition and exercise modification to suit all abilities and individual  needs
  • Small class numbers
  • 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
  • Please wear a face mask when entering and leaving the building, you will not need to wear a face covering during class
  • Your own mat, headblock or folded towel to use as a head rest, and a wipeable storage bag for personal belongings
  • Your own hand sanitiser is recommended, but these will also be provided at class
  • Your own spiky ball, theraband, and ova ball are recommended but not essential, home substitutes can also be brought
  • 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
  • Limit the amount you bring to each session during COVID-19
  • Your instructor will advise on what to bring to your next class on a weekly basis
Physio Led Pilates COVID-19 Update
Detailed pre-class information on what to expect when coming to class will be provided by your instructor during COVID-19. This can vary between venues.
Physio Led Pilates COVID-19 Update
If you are new to online or venue classes remember to submit a completed Health form and submit the COVID-19 Screening form 24 hrs before attending your venue class (links below).
Health form those new to online classes
Health form those new to venue classes
COVID-19 Screening form for venue 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!
Physio Led Pilates COVID-19 Update
Please note we will be limiting the amount of equipment at sessions during COVID-19. Regrettably, we are currently unable to share our pilates equipment with you. Your instructor will advise you on where to purchase spiky ball (9cm), ova ball (9 inch) and theraband (1.5m) (some may be available to purchase from your instructor). Alternative home options will also be given for those who do not wish to buy additional equipment. We are hopeful to make larger items of equipment available again during classes once it is safe to do so.