Pilates - Improvers

Pilates - Improvers

Your Course
Pilates is not just a form of exercise - it is a way of life. Pilates is a body conditioning technique employing a series of slow, careful movements linked to breathing and focusing on core stability? ? i.e. correct use of abdominal muscles stabilising the pelvis and the lower back. Pilates is a very safe, effective form of exercise, which works by strengthening the core postural muscles of the body, re-balancing the body and bringing it back into correct alignment. The result is a longer, leaner body and because all exercises are done in a slow, controlled way, much longer term results. It is a great way of relieving unwanted stress and tension.
Clothing: Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing, either tight fitting or loose, and socks.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will have had the opportunity to learn to:
· Recognise misuse of their body
· Release tension from tight areas such as neck and shoulders
· Learn to engage deep abdominal muscle and other key postural muscles playing an important role in body alignment
· Develop a technique that can be used in any other form of physical activity and in everyday life to protect the back from injury
Your Tutor
Alison Sutton has been a keen participant in Pilates classes in Cambridge and further afield for several years. Two years ago she took the plunge to learn to teach Pilates which now enables her to pass on her knowledge and enthusiasm for this technique to others. Over this 10 week course Alison will cover the basic Pilates principles and guide you through a sequence of exercises. Each week you will be able to progress the exercises to suit your own level of fitness and strength.
Day and time: Monday 5.30-6.30pm
Start date: 18 January
Number of sessions: 10
Tuition fees: £c
Method of payment: Fees for short courses (10 weeks or less) to be paid in full at enrolment and for long courses (12 weeks or more) fees of 50% can be paid at enrolment plus 50% as a cheque. Course places cannot be reserved without receipt of both payments.
Half term:
Please note that there are no classes during half term Monday 15th - Friday 19th February 2010 unless otherwise stated.