- Led by: Mary George
- Day: Thursday (morning) and Tuesday (evening)
- Time: Time: 09:30 - 10.25 and 19:15 - 20.10
- Location: Gym
The aim of Pilates is to improve core stability and flexibility. Sessions are designed to be safe and effective consisting of a warm-up, exercises to improve core strength, joint flexibility and postural control and will end with a cool down.
Pilates classes at Sportsmed East are run by, Mary George, a qualified Physiotherapist
There are 5 key elements to Clinical Pilates:
- Breathing
- Centering – to include abdominal muscles OR pelvic floor muscles
- Rib Cage Placement
- Shoulder Blade Placement
- Head and Neck Placement
All exercises will commence at a low level and will be progressed appropriately according to participants’ fitness levels. Sessions may be stopped/modified if they appear to be causing excessive fatigue or strain.
Information for Women Only: Pilates is not advised between weeks 8 and 14 of pregnancy. It is also not recommended until 6 weeks postnatally.
Information for all: Pilates involves the physiotherapy instructors giving hands-on correction of postures
If you are interested in attending Pilates, please contact the clinic for further information: 01473 662698
or email: info@sportsmedeast.co.uk
