My A-Z of Pilates
Summary here
A is for…
Abdominals – one of the most popular and main areas we work on during our Pilates sessions.
B is for…
Balance – we always spend some time working on proprioception and balance during our classes.
C is for…
Concentration – this is needed as you exercise to you make sure you are doing your exercises correctly.
D is for…
Determination – sometimes you need this to make sure you get to your classes on a regular basis and on time!
E is for…
Equipment – at Vital Pilates we have a Cadillac, Reformer and 2 Chairs. We also use small pieces of equipment in our mat work classes (balls, bands etc).
F is for…
Flexibility – Pilates works on flexibility by stretching our muscles.
G is for…
Great Results – This is what you can achieve if you come to Pilates regularly.
H is for…
Health – Pilates should help to improve your general health and well being.
I is for…
Injuries – many people start coming to Pilates because they have injuries. Pilates seems to really helps them. We do have people coming without Injuries too!
J is for…
Joints – Pilates can help to mobilise and nourish your joints. This is one of the many reasons it is popular with people who suffer from Arthritis.
K is for…
Kit – you don’t need special clothes for Pilates. Loose comfortable clothes you can move in are great. No trainers are needed as we normally work in socks.
L is for…
Lengthening – our muscles are lengthened during the class. Clients often comment that they ‘feel an inch taller’ when they leave.
M is for…
Muscles – we work all of the muscles that support and stabilise the spine, some small and some large.
N is for…
Newcomers – we welcome all newcomers to our classes. Don’t worry if you are nervous you will be well looked after. We have beginners classes especially for you.
O is for…
Osteoporosis – some of our clients have osteoporosis and often tell us that coming to Pilates on a regular basis really helps them.
P is for…
Posture – Pilates can really help to improve your posture and alignment.
Q is for…
Quiet – our classes are taught without music so you can really concentrate on what you are doing.
R is for…
Relaxation – At the end of a great Pilates session you should feel more relaxed and de-stressed.
S is for…
Strength – your muscles should become stronger from regular Pilates lessons
T is for…
Toes – during a session we aim to work from the top of your head to the very tips of your toes.
U is for…
Upstairs – this is where we hold our Pilates classes. We are based on the top floor of a beautiful Victorian house.
V is for…
Variety – our classes always have a wide variety of exercises in them, so you should never get bored.
W is for…
Women – although a lot of our clients are women we always welcome men and have several in each session.
X is for…
Xmas – a great time to celebrate after a year of working hard at your Pilates. We always have an Xmas party at Vital Pilates!
Y is for…
You – Pilates allows you a little time out of your busy life to focus on yourself.
Z is for…
Zzzzzzzzz – A good nights sleep after a great Pilates session.