ABOUT PILATES
In the first half of the twentieth century, Joseph Pilates – a gymnast and body builder, among other things – developed an innovative series of exercises by studying yoga and the movement of animals. His system – known today as ‘Pilates’ – has since been refined and updated, and is now widely practiced around the world.
Meg has taught exercise to men and women for many years, and Pilates is a safe and effective fitness system that can be easily adapted to suit the needs of completing athletes, through to semi active people, alike. Today’s passive lifestyles mean that many of us are not as active as we should be, and it is easy to find excuses! There are loads of them, not least our busy schedules. However, exercise can actually help relieve many of the discomforts of most conditions (the lateral breathing technique used in pilates helps reduce tension for those with heart disease problems, and arthritis and Parkinson’s Disease sufferers particularly benefit from the range of exercises to choose from). Backache and swollen ankles can be helped, balance and coordination, and generally keeping mobile reduces stiffness in the muscles and joints.
A short sequence of exercise done regularly really benefits the body and you can feel the changes within (six) weeks of starting a dedicated programme. The exercises given in session are designed to keep the body strong using the deep abdominals but also focusing on strengthening the arms, legs, and back.
Not only will your core strength, posture and body awareness improve, but you’ll boost your immune system and enjoy increased levels of the ‘feel-good factor’, too, thanks to the endorphin released during exercise.
Pilates classes happen weekly at Amberley Parish Rooms; there is a friendly group of people who practise Pilates 4.30 to 5.30 on Thursdays. Meg also is teaching classes in Chalford, Thrupp, Brimscombe, and can fit in a 1 to 1 session for anyone wanting to find out more before making a commitment to a course of six.
In the first half of the twentieth century, Joseph Pilates – a gymnast and body builder, among other things – developed an innovative series of exercises by studying yoga and the movement of animals. His system – known today as ‘Pilates’ – has since been refined and updated, and is now widely practiced around the world.
Meg has taught exercise to men and women for many years, and Pilates is a safe and effective fitness system that can be easily adapted to suit the needs of completing athletes, through to semi active people, alike. Today’s passive lifestyles mean that many of us are not as active as we should be, and it is easy to find excuses! There are loads of them, not least our busy schedules. However, exercise can actually help relieve many of the discomforts of most conditions (the lateral breathing technique used in pilates helps reduce tension for those with heart disease problems, and arthritis and Parkinson’s Disease sufferers particularly benefit from the range of exercises to choose from). Backache and swollen ankles can be helped, balance and coordination, and generally keeping mobile reduces stiffness in the muscles and joints.
A short sequence of exercise done regularly really benefits the body and you can feel the changes within (six) weeks of starting a dedicated programme. The exercises given in session are designed to keep the body strong using the deep abdominals but also focusing on strengthening the arms, legs, and back.
Not only will your core strength, posture and body awareness improve, but you’ll boost your immune system and enjoy increased levels of the ‘feel-good factor’, too, thanks to the endorphin released during exercise.
Pilates classes happen weekly at Amberley Parish Rooms; there is a friendly group of people who practise Pilates 4.30 to 5.30 on Thursdays. Meg also is teaching classes in Chalford, Thrupp, Brimscombe, and can fit in a 1 to 1 session for anyone wanting to find out more before making a commitment to a course of six.