Rochdale Pilates - exercise that will condition and tone the body

Rochdale Pilates - exercise that will condition and tone the body

Modern Pilates is a method of exercise that will condition and tone the body. Its methods are very different from many traditional types of exercise. The aim is to work muscles from the inside out, creating a stronger flatter mid section, improved posture, muscle balance, realigning the spine and improving both the function and appearance of the body.

Gillian Thomas, Modern Pilates Instructor at Rochdale Pilates Studio, explains: "Modern Pilates training programmes are only offered to physiotherapists, sports therapists and experienced and qualified exercise teachers and personal trainers.

"Modern Pilates teachers have to pass extensive theory exams, present case studies and plan both progressive and remedial programmes. The final assessment is based around hours of observed teaching and a final practical assessment."

Gillian is a fully qualified Modern Pilates Instructor; having suffered serious back injury during child birth, she took a course in exercise for the management of lower back pain and retrained in Modern pilates. She said: "Doing the back and core exercises has helped no end, I am now relatively pain free. I do not wish to mislead you, I have no cure for back pain, but I have found ways to manage it, in order that I can carry on with the job I love.”

Gillian's full list of qualifications:

• L4 Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Lower Back Pain
• L3 Modern Pilates Instructor’ including Modules In
• Spinal Conditions
• Diagnostic Pilates – The Spine
• Diagnostic Pilates – Postural Assessment & Shoulder Stability
• Diagnostic Pilates – Pelvis & Lower Limb
• Pilates and ageing
• Neuro pilates
• Pre and postnatal Pilates
• L3 Personal Trainer
• Wright Foundation Exercise referral
• Registered Exercise Professional (REPs) L4
• Licensed Buff Bones® instructor
• Pilates Based Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis

Why choose Rochdale Pilates Studio?

There are many types of Pilates classes around, some Pilates classes are run by teachers who have only taken a couple of days training. These classes are not ideal if you have more specialist needs, are recovering from injury or want a more personal session."

Gillian delivers small group personal training at Rochdale Pilates Studio - class numbers are limited to 12. Clients are screened and given individual advice and attention throughout the class.

You will benefit from individual attention, constant observation and communication, along with a variety of teaching aids such as full length mats, blocks, bands and various support methods which are available for individual use.

Gillian also offers private group personal training sessions with between three and six clients and personal training on a one-to-one basis is available upon request.

Visit Rochdale Pilates Studio to see for yourself:

Rochdale Pilates Studio
219 Bury Road
Rochdale
OL11 4EE

Email: gillian@rochdalepilates.co.uk
Phone: 07973 197716
Web: www.rochdalepilates.co.uk
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