PILATES CLASSES & REHABILITATION

Class - OVERVIEW

 All of our classes are designed to target core muscles, improve flexibility, circulation and general strength.  Our Post Natal classes are designed to rehabilitate, strengthen and recover from the inside out in a safe and effective way and to get you 'Back in Action' as soon as possible.   Since we know that you lead a really busy life full of multi-tasking and running from here to there, we have the ideal option for you!  Our Classes are tailored to our clients and aim to make this experience as fun and worthwhile for both body and mind as we can!  Our classes run a maximum of 4 people per class in order for us to give better supervision and optimize your experience.  We welcome those who are complete beginners to the more experienced wanting a challenge.  Our instructor will guide you as to which class would suit you best after completing your initial INTRO session.

You must complete a Pre-Class Assessment OR Post-Natal Check prior to joining any of our other classes.  Even if you have been on the Reformer before, this allows us to assess any medical and injury history and look at your core and gluteal strength and discuss any pelvic floor issues.  This is aimed at specifically assessing whether you are ready to enter our general class and which class would be most beneficial for you.

Our Reformer sessions are run by our experienced and wonderful Instructors.  For Antenatal classes  run by our Physio  and for Private rehabilitation, please see the Physio Tab.

What to wear:

• Flexible, fitting/slightly loose exercise clothes
• Clean pair of socks (for hygiene purposes)

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Small towel (optional)

​Antenatal (Pregnancy) Reformer Pilates

These sessions are run by our experienced Physiotherapist

• Work on maintaining your muscle tone and strength, encourage all-important pelvic floor activation
• Gentle, fun and challenging all at the same time!
• Help to reduce low back and neck ache during pregnancy
• Prepare you for the physical job of having a baby (all that rocking and lifting!) and improve your post-natal physical recovery 
• Work on breathing technique and techniques for helping baby to get into a good position in the latter stages of pregnancy
• Maximum of 3 people per class - excellent supervision with the ability to tailor to individuals
• 35 minutes 

NB Before joining this class, you MUST attend a pre-class assessment with one of our Physiotherapists.  
Wear: Flexible (though not baggy) clothing, clean socks (no shoes required)
Bring: Water bottle!
Children: If you have a toddler/pre-schooler you are welcome to bring them if needed.  ​See 'Babies/Toddlers' section for more information

FIT Reformer

• This class is designed to challenge all your muscles and enhance tone, strength, flexibility and core all whilst having some child-free time!
• 45 minutes
• Run by our experienced Instructor
• Each class will be slightly different & aim to work the whole body
• Fun and challenging too!
• We offer these classes before work and at lunch time as well as a range of day-time slots to help you fit it into your busy day!
• You MUST have completed a Pre-Class Assessment prior to booking into this class
• This class is NOT suitable for anyone with chronic pain, acute injury or <8 months post-natal without a physiotherapy assessment and clearance

Children: This is a child-free session wherever possible to allow parents some time-out

Post Natal Reformer - See Post Natal Rehab for our Progression Pathway

• These classes are for Post-Natal mums that want to attend to their fitness and wellbeing 
• Following your Post-Natal check, your Physio will give you recommendations as to the class most appropriate for you
• 30 minute classes
• Improve your core, whole body muscle tone and strength in a safe way for post-natal recovery
• Specific exercises to rehabilitate post-natal body improving core, lumbar range of movement and posture
• Gain support from other like-minded parents!
• You MUST have completed a Post-Natal Check prior to booking into this class
• ​Baby bouncers & play mats available (though during COVID-19 Alert levels you may be required to bring your own bouncer or mat)

Children: Baby/Toddler friendly  Important: Please see 'Babies & Children' section below for more info

Post Natal Circuit​

• These classes COMPLEMENT our Post Natal Reformer classes (we recommend you do at least ONE Reformer session per week or TWO Reformer sessions per week for the best recovery)
• This is a 30 minute circuit based class that encourages functional strength and recovery post birth
• These classes are SAFE and effective and aimed at ensuring abdominal wall and pelvic floor recovery still take place
• A combination of small equipment will be used including - swiss ball, strengthening cage, weighted hula, balls, step, foam roller, hand weights and more
• This class will be fun, low impact and help you to get 'Back in Action' quicker
• You MUST have completed a Post Natal Check Up or 'Back to Action' Assessment prior to attending this class

55+ Reformer

• Designed for those aged 55+  (though you are welcome to join in on any other relevant classes)
• 30 minute class
• Focus on improving range of movement, strength and tone of the supporting muscles 
• Help reduce falls risk by improving strength, posture and balance
• Improve strength around your hip and knees to prevent painful joints
• Reduce chronic pain and support spinal mobility and strength
• You MUST have completed a Pre-Class Assessment  prior to booking into this class

Reformer BASICS EXPRESS

• These are classes are also catered to our early morning and evening clients
• 30 minutes
• Incorporates Reformer specific exercises as well as small equipment, mat work and stretching/ROM exercises
• If you have back 'niggles', weak pelvic floor or any old injuries or <6 months post natal this would be a good class to help build a base of strength
• Run by our experienced Instructor
• You MUST have completed a Pre-Class Assessment  

Children: this is a child-free session wherever possible to allow parents some time out.  Exceptions can be made in some cases dependant on your childs needs/tolerance and our staffing abilities

Babies & Children - Information & Policies (Valid under COVID-19 Alert Level 1)

Babies

• ​For non-movers you are welcome to choose from one of our baby bouncers or baby play mats or choose to bring your own capsule or bouncer
• Strollers will not fit near the Reformers and for safety reasons, we prefer you do not bring these.  If baby is asleep in one, they can remain but one of our team will show you where to put them (they will be close but unable to be right next to you)
• Our mats, bouncers and baby toys are regularly washed and cleaned
• For babies on the move, for safety reasons they will either need to be strapped into a bouncer or capsule or in our designated fenced area
• Rusks or crackers are fine to keep babies happy whilst sitting in bouncer
• Please no messy food and please don't give them food if in the play area or if not strapped in

 
Toddlers & Pre-schoolers

• Our designated fenced & gated toddler area is designed to be as safe and enjoyable for your little ones as possible
• Please note that while our team does try to help you keep an eye on them, you will ultimately still be responsible for them during your session
• You will have full visibility of them from your Reformer
• Our toys and equipment in this area are washed and cleaned regularly

 
Please Note: HOUSE RULES

• Please DO NOT bring sick children to your session
• NO FOOD to be eaten in the play area, near the Reformers or in clinical rooms
• Remove shoes before entering play area
• Please remove your children from the play area as soon as your class is finished to allow the area to be prepared for the next class
• Please use changing facilities in the bathroom for all nappy changes
• NO Children on or around the Reformers or equipment

We do try to make your experience as enjoyable and easy as possible.  If we are able, one of our team may ask you whether you mind them giving your child a cuddle if they are upset.  It is our policy to always ask parents if they are ok with this!

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