Pilates

Pilates class Schedule 2024:

Tuesdays 915am - Westridge studio - seated and standing (suitable for the elderly)
Tuesdays 1015am - Westridge studio - mixed ability mat
Wednesday 8am - zoom online mixed ability mat
Thursdays 11am - Malverleys - mixed ability mat
Fridays 1pm - East Woodhay Hall - beginner onwards mat (gentle class all abilities)
Fridays 2pm - East Woodhay Hall - mixed ability mat (going for it!)

Term-time only, pay by the term £10/class please contact us to enquire about spaces.

Pilates goes hand in hand with soft tissue therapy as it encourages better posture and body awareness through teaching joint alignment, core engagement and breathing.

If the joints are aligned correctly the soft tissue structures around them should be in balance. If we use our core and centre ourselves before we move, the movement is more efficient and stronger.

If we strengthen the deep local muscles that support the spine and that stabilise the pelvis and shoulder girdle we are less likely to get injured, and if we move with more efficiency we tire less and can therefore do more be that more training or more activities of daily living.

Re-educating our bodies to move in a way that is more efficient means that we can continue too do the thing we love for longer - so as we age it's even more important to ensure that our centre of gravity is centred - that our head isn't forward, that we're not slouched in a seated position all day, that our shoulders aren't protracted forwards, that our knees don't dip in (or out) with every step and that the normal lordotic and kyphotic curves that make up our spine don't get exaggerated through inefficient weight bearing and compression. We need to use the muscles that support the spine to be activated and keep it lengthened.

1-2-1 or 2-2-1 or small group classes are available. Group classes are not drop in classes - you will need to reserve a place and commit to the half term. This enables us to look after you all and keep the classes small. Prior to joining a class you may need to have a 1-2-1 so that we've gone through your medical history, and I know what you want to work on, and so that you know the pilates principles and are able to hit the ground running in a group class. That way you'll get more out of it. To enquire about 1-2-1 or group classes please contact Lizanne@newburysportsmassage.co.uk or call 07886101391.

We often use equipment to enhance exercises such as soft balls, weights, resistance bands, foam rollers or magic circles. It's nice to have your own mat and kit so if you'd like to purchase the APPI kit I user please use this link and you can get 10% discount using the code: newburysportsmassage

Here's what some of my class members have to say about their Pilates classes:

Lizzie, another great term of Pilates. Thank you for the continued variety of exercises and your vigilance to ensure our safety. Long may it last. Jan Burrows July 2023
Many thanks Lizzie for the conscientious way you lead each session. Can't be easy with us lot! Nick Freeman July 2023
Another brilliant class Lizzy. Always feel so much better for my Pilates strength. Jane Cousins July 2023
I bloody LOVED the rollers yesterday but my God I'm feeling it tonight!!! Bring it ON! My shoulders are feeling SOOO much better, thank you. Bek Saint April 2023
Thanks for working so hard this term to keep us strong and flexiible,and making it fun! Hilary June 2023