Pilates

By definition, Pilates is a system of repetitive exercises  promote strength, stability, and flexibility. Pilates exercises develop the body through muscular effort that stems from the core. The technique cultivates awareness of the body to support everyday movements that are efficient and graceful. As such, Pilates has been popular among dancers but it appeals to a wider audience. The Pilates Method was developed by Joseph Pilates during the 1920s.

Pilates advocates tout the core-strengthening benefits of the method to improve posture and balance. Pilates targets the “power house” muscles, which include the glutes, hips, pelvic floor and lower back. Similar to yoga, the Pilates Method encourages deep, conscious breathing. Pilates is widely used in rehabilitation settings but is also beneficial to fitness advocates and elite athletes alike.

Private Pilates Personal Training

The sessions are tailored to each client focusing on the individuals personal fitness goals, whilst maintaining safe and controlled exercise training with rehab-led Pilates. Pilates is a low impact exercise, ideal for individuals returning to exercise from an extended break or following injury , ensuring not to aggravate any old symptoms. Pilates is great active recovery exercise for athletes and sports persons, ensuring adequate stretching, mobility and core strengthening to improve overall performance.

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Pilates Rehabilitation

Designed for individuals recovering from ongoing injuries. Pilates is often recommended as a follow on treatment after physiotherapy to continue exercise rehab and prevent symptoms reoccurring. Due to its low impact, Pilates is perfect for supporting individuals with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and neurological impairments (stroke, Parkinson’s, MS). Pilates Rehabilitation is well tolerated for individuals following orthopaedic surgery including traumatic fractures, spinal decompression and joint replacement.

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Pilates Back Care

Pilates is recommended as a carry on treatment following physiotherapy for chronic back pain. Pilates as part of exercise therapy encourages spine mobility and strengthening of the core and glute muscles to offload the back/spine, reducing overactivity in the back muscles and reducing pain. Pilates prevent symptoms recurring in conditions like degeneration of the spine, disc injuries, sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ) and nerve irritation.  

Pilates Group Classes

Mixed Ability Matwork Pilates classes run on a Tuesday evening and Thursday at the studio at 2 Silkhey Grove Clinic. Classes led by a sport rehabilitator & physiotherapist focusing on building strength, increasing flexibility and improving mobility. Ideal for individuals with ongoing injuries, looking to maintain injury prevention.

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"Lucy’s Pilates classes are great, she takes the time to explain what the experiences will do and how to build them up over time. I really look forward to the class every week!"

Kirsty. M

"After seeing a physio for a trapped nerve in my leg(caused by bad back) they recommended me to try Pilates. I found Lucy’s class and I really liked it! Lucy is very nice and very professional. The classes are great and are helping me with my back and leg problems. I highly recommend you try a class with Lucy."

Helen. D

"I started Pilates after it was recommended by a friend who is a doctor. I was looking to improve my overall fitness and flexibility. Having seen an advert for Lucy’s class my partner and I started attending. Lucy is very professional and a great teacher, the class is enjoyable, easy to follow and I can feel the difference it has made. I would recommend it to anyone."

Nigel. P

Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation & Pilates

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