Neil Priest
A GREAT COMPLIMENT TO ANY TRAINING REGIME!6 weeks in now with the “Power Pilates’ and really feeling the benefits. A great compliment to any training regime!
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Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in. You will be spending lots of time stretching various muscles while performing different Pilates exercises, so don’t wear anything that could restrict you. Many people wear their gym clothes or a t-shirt and shorts/leggings/jogging bottoms/yoga pants. There’s no one wandering around in crop tops or leotards!
- Water bottle – While Pilates is low impact, you still will probably work up a sweat and it is always a good idea to stay hydrated while you are doing any physical activity.
- Towel – always a good idea!
- A Pilates Mat – Pilates mats are similar to yoga mats, but thicker. Most Pilates mats range in thickness from 6mm to 15mm. If you plan to use the mat for both Pilates and yoga, stick with the 6mm.
The very best thing about Pilates exercises and classes are that they’re open to everyone who wants to try them.
Mat-only sessions will have a maximum of up to 12 people, this ensures that you get plenty of time and attention during the session.
Some people wear socks with a slight grip underneath and others do it in bare feet, but most just have an ordinary pair of socks.
Always aim to arrive 5 mins before your class starts, so that you can remove your shoes, coats and put your bag away.
This is entirely up to you. Unless instructed otherwise by your GP, practitioner or therapist, once a week suits many people as it easily fits into their lifestyle. Others enjoy feeling the benefits so much that they come 2-3 times a week. If you have an injury you’re working on, then it may be beneficial for you to attend more than once a week, just speak to me directly and ascertain whats best for you.
Once you celebrate your 14th birthday, I’d love to have you come and join a class! There’s no upper limit, and we have a huge range of people of all ages who enjoy Pilates exercises.
It’s true that there are some similarities between the two, but there are also some distinct differences. Pilates exercises focuses more on core activation and good biomechanics during movements, and when holding a particular posture. Yoga tends to be more spiritual and includes continuous flowing eccentric contractions.
Not at all! It was invented by a man, Joseph Pilates, and Pilates exercises can benefit everyone. The current split in classes is 60% women to 40% men, and almost every class has a mix of males and females in it.
It usually takes around 8 weeks to see some changes, although it very much depends on how often you practice.
Comments on Pilates With Leila
Nicki Reeson
WONDERFULLY CLEAR INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE THROUGHOUTI really LOVED my first Pilates class with Leila tonight! Such a lighthearted class, wonderfully clear instruction and guidance throughout, as well as offering different levels for all abilities. So excited to get stuck in to Pilates – see you next week for sure! Thanks again!
Liz Eyres
LOVED EVERY MINUTE - WILL DEFINATELY BE RETURNINGLoved every minute. Although it was my first time, everything was explained brilliantly and felt very at ease! Great class, will definitely be returning.
Mel Monks
I AM ADDICTED - CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!First time doing a Pilates class and Leila is fantastic. She makes you feel at ease from the very start. We began with the basics, which was great for me and then very unwittingly she puts you through your paces until you are at the harder levels. I am addicted. Cannot wait for next week.
