Fitness Pilates
What is Fitness Pilates ?
Fitness Pilates is a group exercise programme designed to enhance the posture, strength, balance and stability of a healthy adult.Fitness Pilates is based upon the teachings of Joseph Pilates and effective exercise prescription. It is not remedial, clinical or diagnostic in its approach but has its base firmly in group fitness.
Fitness Pilates is a fun and functional training option that focuses on the body as a human kinetic chain, in other words how one segment of our body works and responds with another “You are only as strong as your weakest link”
Fitness Pilates aims to offset these imbalances that occur in our bodies and aid to correct postural related problems which can lead to weakness, discomfort and often injury.
Aims and Benefits:
• Works your muscles from the inside out• Increases muscular balance, strength and mobility
• Improved posture
• Aids weight-loss
• Strengthens pelvic floor
• Prevention from prolapse
• Maintains continence
• Encourages proper breathing patterns
• Encourages correct movement patterns allowing you to utilise the correct muscle groups when performing everyday tasks either at the workplace or at play.
• Improved Core and Back Strength
• Prevents injury
• Relieves stress and lethargy
• Lengthens & stretches over worked and tight muscles.
• Improves circulation
• Improves brain function by increasing concentration patterns.
• Suitable for all ages & fitness levels
• Can be done in the comfort of your own home without any need for expensive pieces of equipment.
The Technique
Involves breathing in and contracting your pelvic floor muscles and your abdominals at the same time. This can be quite difficult to master and will take time to practice and learn. On breathing out you increase the intensity of the contraction as you move your legs and/or arms. The Fitness Pilates technique takes time to learn it can’t be taught in 1 hour you will need to practice at home and attend at least 6 sessions before you feel comfortable with the technique, be patient!!! And remember work at your own pace if any particular exercise hurts STOP but you do want to feel the muscles of the core working and stabilisingSo stop complaining about your bad backs, tight, sore and stiff muscles, love handles and saggy bits. “Be pro-active! and get yourself along to one of my small friendly local group classes or book a private Fitness Pilates session.
How do I book a space?
Simple, just pick up your phone and call my mobile 07786 156653, drop me an email jregardsoe@hotmail.com or facebook me at Regardsoe Fitness.When and Where are the Classes?
| Class Type | Day/Time | Location | Map | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Pilates | Tuesdays - 6:30pm | Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU | Class Location Map | |
| Fitness Pilates | Tuesdays - 7:30pm | Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU | Class Location Map | |
| Fitness Pilates | Wednesdays - 6:30pm | Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU | Class Location Map | |
| Fitness Pilates | Saturdays - 9:30am | Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU | Class Location Map | |
| Circuit Bootcamp | Wednesday - 7:45pm | Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU | Class Location Map | |
| Circuit Bootcamp | Saturdays - 11am | Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU | Class Location Map |
| Class Type | Day/Time | Location | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Pilates | Mondays 8pm | Wigginton Village Hall, Chesham Road, Wigginton Tring, HP23 6EH | Class Location Map |
Where are the Fitness Pilates classes held?
Apsley Lock Community Hall, Evans wharfe, Apsley Lock Hemel Hempstead HP3 9WUclick here to see a map of the hall location
Wigginton Village Hall, Chesham Road, Wigginton Nr. Tring, HP23 6EH
Click here to see a map of the hall location
If you have any requests for additional bootcamps or locations, please feel free to contact me.
How much do they cost?
£38 – One off Pre-class assessment fee (if never done Pilates based Exercise before)£9 per session
Or
£50 for a 6 week course
Keep a look out for my regular special offers, discounts and bring a friend weeks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I do Fitness Pilates?Pilates will strengthen and rebalance tight and weak muscles thus preventing future injury.
Should I do Fitness Pilates if I have a bad back?
After checking with your GP or Physio first. Pilates will stretch and lengthen tight muscles around the spine.
I have tried Pilates but I don’t feel very much happening?
It takes time and practice for the brain to use muscles that have stopped working effectively due to injury, childbirth or surgery.
Be patient you will see gains in your flexibility, posture and abdominal area.
Will Pilates give me a flat stomach?
It can help but only if you combine Pilates with a low fat diet and aerobic exercise.
Can anyone attend Pilates?
Yes everyone of any age or fitness level can join Pilates.
I have recently had a baby Is Pilates suitable for me?
Absolutely, Pilates is perfect to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Pilates is also excellent for anyone recovering from a Hysterectomy operation.
