PILATES IN LEICESTER

No longer seen as something new, Pilates is very much mainstream now with a following from sports people to (yawn) celebrities. When I first started teaching back in 1997 there was very little around. Now nearly 25 years on teaching in Northamptonshire, there are many more options and opportunities to join a class. Having worked with many local health professionals and clients in this period, bringing on other teachers to work with me, we’ve built up a strong following and amazingly loyal clients. Everything we do and teach is designed to get you moving – and moving well.

More than a core workout!

I was lucky enough to work with a spinal specialist surgeon as well as many other local health professionals. Since then, we’ve had a steady stream of referrals as they know we will look after their patients and continue their rehab journey to recovery I’ve also worked with professional sports people from premiership footballers, golfers, cricketers (being at the County Cricket ground gives you a clue!) and more. Many of our clients are runners, triathletes and many other sports who look to us to keep them going and injury free.

We have a great reputation

Due to 25 years of teaching and working with local health professionals, we’ve got a sound reputation for teaching Pilates based exercise classes. I ensured I made friends with local health professionals to work with them and even provided In Service training for many of them. As a result of these relationships we are known as the place to send their patients for continued rehab in safe hands.

BACK PAIN? HIP PROBLEMS?

Many of our clients come to us with back issues often on referral. Because of our ongoing relationship with local physiotherapists, osteopaths and surgeons we have up to date knowledge on the latest treatments and techniques so we can ensure that our exercise prescription matches their reequipments. Anyone with rehab needs will be safe in our classes and will be with other clients who have experienced the same problems. You definitely wont be the only one in class with a dodgy back or knee!

HOW DO OUR CLASSES WORK?

We limit numbers. Because of that, we get to know you, what your body needs, where you might cheat, where you need a bit more input. We give feedback to everyone in class. We do our utmost to ensure your body gets what it needs from a Pilates mat class. Even an online Pilates mat class!

THINKING OF STARTING PILATES?

We’ve a great team of teachers who are highly qualified and committed to teaching not just giving instructions and having their own workout. Believe me that isn’t the norm! A good qualification is expensive and time consuming, so it takes commitment to train properly. As with all things, there are cheaper ways to gain qualifications. We wouldn’t get the referrals we do if we didn’t have the high standards of training we hold.

DO ONLINE PILATES CLASSES WORK?

Hell yes they do! See what our lovely clients say about them.

Prior to lockdown I only had time to attend 1 class a week, which was great, however, with online classes I have increased to 3 times a week which has significantly benefited my physical and mental health and wellbeing. There are no excuses for not keeping fit as it doesn’t matter where I am or what I am doing I can join an online class even when I am on holiday!

“Pilates has really changed my life, I am in my 40s and have a history of back & mobility issues and I was previously visiting my osteopath once a fortnight for treatment. I was in a lot of pain and discomfort which was limiting my ability to carry out everyday tasks and activities. I now visit my osteopath infrequently & he is really impressed with my significant improvement and that’s all thanks to the Northants Pilates Team.”

“The Northants Pilates team are first class and they are so very friendly, supportive and thoughtful. I thoroughly enjoy the classes I attend and every class has a new challenge in it which often makes me giggle as trust me I am no Darcy Bussell!”

There is no excuse for not feeling great and achieving what you want to in a supportive and friendly environment………your own house with your teacher online to take you through each move step by step! When you guys pulled out all the stops to do online Pilates at the beginning of the pandemic, it was a lifeline! It gave the continuity of Pilates and familiar tutors/class mates.”

“The online class size remained small (a real must to have confidence that we're being scrutinised for any 'innocent' misdemeanours and for cheeky in class banter)!”

Our long-term plan to move from Northants gave us a serious problem as we didn't want to give up our Pilates with you guys so Covid and, the online classes, did us a favour.

“I would love to do f2f back at the studio but can't so am very grateful for online. The humour, banter, challenge, and work are all still there. As a substitute for f2f, it's pretty damn good...you and Karen (the tutors I see most), explain well, move your camera angles on yourselves to explain an exercise and keep a very beady eye on us which is reassuring! Also, I can always ask for a further explanation if I've lost the plot.”

I am very grateful for online Pilates with you guys and would be upset, if after 11 years of doing Pilates (f2f and latterly online), to lose the link I have with you.

So...a big thank you!

“No travelling - no problems with traffic and parking, so I am relaxed and ready to concentrate. I often close my eyes to try and really feel the right movements and eliminate the unnecessary ones, and I don’t feel self-conscious doing this. I have a mirror on the wall in front of me when I’m doing the class - looking in the full-wall mirror at County Ground studio was cringe-making for me. It was hard not to see other people moving better than me, but I really use the mirror to check my position now. It feels like there is more time to get the movements right and there’s no comparison with other class members. I know you are watching me and I appreciate your attention and feedback.”

JOIN US

Get in touch if you would like to join us. We may not have a class near you, but our Online Pilates mat classes are great and you can access them from any part of the country..thank goodness for Zoom! With so much experience working with back pain and rehab, you can be sure of our commitment to your health and wellbeing. We use props but even a rolled up towel can give you an amazing experience! For £11 a class and being in your own home, get an excellent workout and unkink a day over a keyboard or a steering wheel or whatever else your body needs. More information here or use the link below.