What is Sports Pilates?
Pilates is a way of exercising which gently strengthens the body in an even way with particular emphasis on core strength and mobility. It helps to improve posture and balance and can relieve stress and tension. The pilates in this class has been adapted to complement other exercise such as cycling and running and help you improve your skill, strength and performance in those activities. . It will focus on the areas of your body which bike training or running does not. For example, deep core strengthening, mobility of the thoracic spine and tightness in the hip flexors. It can also therefore, help to reduce the risk of injury. Class exercises will be done using a mat in standing, sitting and lying positions, often using equipment like small balls and resistance bands.
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Why do pilates with Ros?
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As an experienced physiotherapist I can bring a deeper understanding to pilates to help you learn how to activate the right muscles and work safely with your body. I am trained through the APPI (Australian Pilates Physio Institute).
For more information on APPI please see:www.appihealthgroup.com
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Classes
When are the Classes?
Wednesday Evenings
7.30-8.30pm Sports Pilates
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Where are the Classes?
Classes are held in the large hall at Weeke Community Centre, Winchester, SO22 6HG.
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How much are the Classes?
Classes are booked in blocks of 6-8 weeks. A 6 week course works out at £60.
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There is some flexibility to attend a different class if you can't make a session one week. Before starting you will be asked to sign a registration/consent form and attend a one to one session..
Initial one to one sessions
It is usual practise to have a one to one session with an instructor before joining a Pilates class. This is held in my physio treatment room at my house in Winchester for half an hour and costs £35. This allows us to meet and for me to go through the basics, including deep core activation and check any health problems we may need to consider. Whatever your previous level of pilates I find that people learn something new in the session and it also helps me to check which class would be appropriate.
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What to wear
You need to wear something comfortable to exercise in - if it's reasonably fitted I can see your posture and positioning more easily so I can help you with it. It is best to wear non slip socks such as those also used for yoga. I have seen these sold at the leisure centre in Winchester.
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What to bring
You will also need a mat to exercise on - the pilates mats which are usually 15mm thick are more comfortable than the thinner yoga mats.
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Click the link to view an example:
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Please bring water and a large towel to use as a cushion.
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It is also useful to have a 1.5-2m medium resistance exercise band (this is red in the theraband make) and small (around 7 inch) pilates ball. You don’t have to have these when you start but it is useful to get them. I sell these for £10 each or you can source your own.
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