Moving on Up!
There are many benefits to a weekly Pilates class online. Here are the stories of four class members who started in the beginners classes and moved up to the intermediate classes who continue to see improvements in their health and well-being with the added bonus of toning up, weight loss and a good workout.
Pilates for Stability
Nicola joined the classes last year in the beginners classes wanting to develop more stability around her hips and pelvis and to strengthen her legs, particularly her ankles which she felt were weak. Physiotherapy had helped but Nicola wanted to find a weekly class to help herself.
Pilates for Back and Knee Pain
Francesca came to the classes having seen various healthcare professionals in relation to pain in her back and her knees, while the treatments were helpful, progress stalled after a while. Francesca wanted to start something to help herself where she could strengthen her core muscles (internal stability muscles), her back and knees in a weekly class.
Pilates for Restricted Movement
When Max was first in touch he found the activities he enjoyed like climbing, cycling and going to the gym difficult feeling restricted movement around his joints particularly his hip. At times these activities would be painful due to fibromyalgia and hypermobility syndrome. Max wanted to get stronger so he could enjoy his activities without being concerned about feeling pain during and after the activity.
Pilates for a Frozen Shoulder
Derek came to the classes with a frozen shoulder that had been improving but again had stalled in treatments. He had very poor back mobility generally in extension, flexion, side flexion and rotation. The beginners classes were a must to take things slowly and build up as I didnʼt want Derek to suffer any strains or sprains through the classes and have any setbacks.
Pilates is good for you, using your own body weight and the option of light weights, itʼs a strength training workout, with the use of bands in class we do some resistance training too. Pilates is a great workout for your body whether you are at the beginners class or intermediate level. Look forward to seeing you soon.