Modern Pilates

	Gain a stronger, leaner, more flexible body		Feel better and more energised
	Better posture, flatter abs and a more toned physique		A series of precise, low-impact exercises suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes

Pilates for Runners - Core Stability Training

If you do a lot of running, you tend to use some muscles (your legs) all the time but other muscles (your bum and upper body) hardly at all or possibly incorrectly causing tension and fatigue. By developing your core muscles (abdominals, back, shoulders, and bum) through Pilates, you will significantly improve your muscle balance and running form. As a result, you will run more efficiently and feel less fatigued. Also, did you know that each time your foot strikes the ground when you run, your spine is hit by impact forces of 3 to 4 times your body weight? The more flexible your spine is, the more efficiently it will be able to absorb these forces. In addition to developing strength and stability as explained in the paragraph above, Pilates exercises greatly improve mobility and flexibility. As a result, you will feel less stiff and have greater range of movement, which play a major role in injury prevention.

What to bring and wear to the sessions?

The facilities at Ashton on Mersey Health and Fitness Centre are excellent and offer most of the equipment we will be using in the sessions. The exercises will be performed on socks or bare feet and you will be most comfortable in stretchy sportswear. It would be useful if you brought a large towel to use as a prop.

Classes

Pilates for Beginners All Welcome

Pilates for Runners Non-runners welcome too

Contact details

Contact Name: Nicole van den Wittenboer
REPs Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor
Soon to qualify as a Level 3 Instructor in Modern Pilates

Email: nicole@pilatesbodyreconditioning.co.uk