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Beginner Pilates Classes

Beginner Pilates classes are a gentle starting point to Pilates. Our Pilates trained physiotherapists will guide you through the basic exercises and principles of Pilates. Through understanding the basic principles, you will learn how the body moves and functions which will help you prepare for the intermediate and advanced classes.

Who Are Beginner Pilates Classes Suitable For?

Beginner Pilates classes are suitable for a wide variety of people ranging from people who are:

New to exercise
Have Musculoskeletal pain
Returning from injury
Never done Pilates before

Your Pilates trained physiotherapist will introduce you to the techniques involved in Pilates. Understanding how the core muscles work and how to activate them is the main focus during each session. Your physiotherapist will tailor the level of each exercise, ensuring you get the most out of each class.

What to expect in a Beginner Pilates Class

The beginner Pilates class is designed for you to develop:

A greater understanding of the body
Improve basic core strength
Improve postural awareness
Familiarise yourself with the Pilates principles
Learn mat based exercises

What a Beginner Class entails

A Pilates beginner class involves a warm up incorporating some of the principles of Pilates to help prepare your body and mind while mobilising the joints. You will then move onto the main body of the class which uses strengthening and mobilisation exercises before finishing with the cool down which will end with relaxation.

Benefits of Beginner Pilates Classes

Some of the benefits of beginner Pilates include:

Improved stability
Increased strength and power
Decreased pain
Improved flexibility
Improved posture
Decreased stress

It won’t be long until you start to see the benefits beginner Pilates can offer which will enable you to progress to the more advanced classes once you have mastered the basics.