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The TImes on Saturday 29 September 2018 wrote an extremely good article on why men should do Pilates.  

Why? Because men also need to improve core strength, improved posture, flexibility and balance.  Pilates exercises done slowly, with good control, provide all these benefits.  Elite atheletes, the article says, such as David Beckham and Andy Murray, as well as celebrities such as Daniel Craig, all do Pilates.  Professional rugby players and footballers incorporate Pilates into their training regimens.

Strengthening your back, together with a strong core, which includes the pelvic floor muscles, will help you enormously in reducing back pain.

Try these exercises:  The Plank, combine the Cat/Cow stretch, Swimming (either on all fours or lying on the stomach), Swan (Cobra stretch) and Rear Deltoid Squeeze (known as the Dart).  Main focus is on engaging the abdominal muscles, lengthening the spine and using the breath correctly!

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Journal (2014) quotes the World Health Organisation as saying that more than 60% of the global population is not sufficiently active. Inactivity is the world's 4th biggest killer!

Being more active reduces the risk of heart disease, including strokes.

Much better to get out and walk at least! I try to get to at least 10,000 steps per day - that's a Government target. Sometimes I don't reach it, but at least it is an aim!  And don't stay sitting too long!

Just to let all of our pilates members know, the last class in Horndean, held at Napier Hall, will be held on Tuesday 28 November.

There will then be no further classes at the Hall from this date.

We do still run regular pilates classes in the surrounding areas; why not check out our other class locations: we offer them at Denmead, Emsworth and Waterlooville.

Don't forget you can book and pay online if you'd like to attend any of our Emsworth, Denmead or Waterlooville Pilates courses.  Or any of our online classes.

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced in Pilates, we cater for everyone.. We recommend you complete our Pilates Health & Safety Questionnaire before booking if you're a new member.

Book online - it'll save you time!!

Do you have Arthritis?

Why not visit the Arthritis Research website - you can sign up for some simple exercises for back, shoulders, knees, hands and hips

You can now book your Pilates classes online.

Or you can make payments by bank transfers just request my bank detail if needed.

Or if you prefer to pay cash this is also fine, what ever is easier for you.

Thank you

Thursday Pilates Classes - Future dates for the last part of 2016:

October 6, 13, 20

November 3, 10, 17, 24

December 1, 8, 15, 22

All six week blocks are £40 in advance.

Please contact us for further info on our Pilates classes, dates or to book. Alternatively, you can book our Pilates classes online.