What is Pilates?
Pilates
was created by Joseph H.Pilates during the 1920's. It works by
building strength from your core, rebalancing the muscles and bringing
the body into it's correct alignment, improving your posture to become
longer, leaner and more toned. The perfect balance between strength
and flexibility whilst also relieving stress and tension.
Pilates is suitable for everyone Male, Female young or old, whatever
level of fitness. For the sportsman, dancer, golfer, whether professional
or amateur it can prevent injury and enhance performance.
Angela O'Brien B.C.P.A Instructor
Angela
was a professional Ballet Dancer for 12 years having trained at the
Royal Ballet School for 8 years. After a full and rewarding
career with The London City Ballet Company she retired from performing
to start a family.
Angela used the Pilates method to help with injury recovery whilst dancing and to help with back problems after having her second child. Feeling the great benefits that Pilates had on her she decided to teach others. Angela trained and qualified as a Body Control Pilates® teacher and is a member of the Body Control Pilates Association. Angela is also a Level 3 Pilates Instructor with the Register of Exercise Professionals. CPR trained and Fully Insured.