Pilates
What is Pilates?
Pilates (pronounced pih-lah-teez) was developed by Joseph Pilates, born in 1880 in Germany. He was a frail child and with a determination to improve his fitness, developed a programme of exercises focussing, amongst other things, on strengthening and stabilising the muscles in the lower back and abdominals.
Interned in the war years, he further developed and taught a fitness programme for other POWs to maintain their fitness, health and wellbeing.
After the war he moved to America and opened his first studio, initially working with dancers who continued to use his methods. Pilates is now popular worldwide, due to the fact it is a holistic exercise programme aiming to create a balance in the body. It also uses the mind to create an awareness of your own body.
Each exercise is built around eight basic principles.
Pilates Method
Exercises may be floor-based, or use specialised equipment.
All Pilates movements are initiated by muscles in the abdominal area (our core). By having good control of these muscles first, you are able to stabilise and control your trunk while moving bother upper limbs and lower limbs.
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Stephenson Murray utilise the
Back in Motion
Pilates Programmes.
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Who is it for?
Pilates is very effective for...
- Rehabilitation injuries, particularly those to the lower back, lower limbs, shoulders and for overuse injuries.
- Anyone wishing to gain improved fitness, posture and appearance.
- Anyone wanting a low-impacted,. strengthening and stretching workout.
- Sports people who want advanced conditioning or rehabilitation after injury.
- The elderly, including those with osteoporosis.
- ME, fibromyalgia and other similar conditions.
What we offer
- Initial appointment and education.
- Individual programmes.
- Private one-to-one sessions.
- Independent programmes.
- Mat classes.
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