PILATES IN LONDON

Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems, the Pilates teacher creates a comprehensive exercise programme for the client. Classes will focus on specific areas individually whilst using exercises that integrate the whole body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.

It is this holistic approach that sets Pilates apart from many other forms of exercise. Osteopaths, physiotherapists and general practitioners recommend Pilates as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Pilates can be beneficial for just about everyone, regardless of age and fitness level.

 

Pre-Natal Pilates Classes London

Physio4life offers small group Pilates classes especially for pregnant women. The classes are a great way to remain strong and stable throughout pregnancy as well as meet new friends.
The classes focus on breathing in exertion; pelvic floor strengthening; stability and posture.
Initial pre-natal introduction and assessment is required before beginning the classes. Contact Physio4life reception to book in initial assessment.

Beginner Package:    £120
(including assessment and 5 classes)

5 Classes                    £90
Casual Class              £20

Friday 5pm and 6pm
Maximum 5 ladies in each class

 

Post-Natal Pilates Classes London

Post-Natal Classes
Post-Natal classes are available for women who are post pregnancy.  The classes are fun and you can bring your baby to participate in the class.
The class focuses on pelvic floor strengthening; upper body strength and flexibility.
All women are recommended to have had their 8 week check-up with their doctor before starting out classes.

5 Week Course        £75
Casual Class            £20

Tuesday 11.15am
Maximum of 8 ladies in each class

Please bring baby rug or mat for baby to lie on.

Group Pilates London

Our group classes are a great way to challenge your core stability and increase your flexibility. The group classes run as a five week course. You can join a class at your level, we offer Beginner; intermediate and Advanced classes. If you are new to Pilates we strongly recommend you enter our beginners class before progressing to intermediate. The Beginner classes will give you a greater understanding of the Pilates principles and will ensure you master the technique correctly.

Contact reception to ask about Pilates course start dates.

Clinical Pilates London

Whether you have lower back pain, anterior knee pain or an overuse running injury, clinical Pilates can help. This is because Pilates is ideal for facilitating the stabilizing muscles by being a movement pattern that trains muscles to support movement. Clinical Pilates is taught by trained physiotherapists who specialize in Pilates to help you progress in treatment even faster.

The approach of Clinical Pilates is to basically remove and modify the Pilates work, to minimise the potentially harmful effects.

The Clinical Pilates programme incorporates the work of stabilisation training, neural mobilisation, load effects on pathology and injuries, injury provocation as well as spinal and peripheral biomechanics.

It provides a logical progression from static stabilisation onto higher level and more functional dynamic stabilisation.

Whether you have lower back pain, anterior knee pain or an overuse running injury Clinical Pilates can help in their management. This is because Pilates is ideal for facilitating the stability muscles by being a movement pattern that trains muscles to support movement.

One area where Clinical Pilates differs from other forms of exercise is the way in which breathing is incorporated into the movements. Conscious and correct inhalation allows the diaphragm to help stabilise the trunk. It inhibits the use of the external oblique muscles and helps maintain the thorax in a tall position. Getting the breathing right is critical for stability.

For example try the following:

1. Stand up
2. As you breathe out, rise onto your toes
3. Breathe in as you come back down
4. Now try it the other way round
5. Breathe in as you rise onto your toes
6. and breathe out and you come off your toes
7. You will find that it is easier to balance the second time

The use of Clinical Pilates to treat not only lower back pain but all other type of injuries is becoming increasingly common among physiotherapists. Ask any of the staff at Pilates4Life about how it can help you!