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The Realistic Pilates Programme  gives real results for every type of body

Realistic Pilates operates from a studio in the same building as EnergyWise Health & Fitness. Pilates principles are applied to all activities undertaken at EnergyWise Health & Fitness.

Combining her extensive practical experience in the Fitness Industry with the traditional discipline of Pilates, Fiona Brown and her team have devised an accessible, dynamic and contemporary approach to Pilates Body Conditioning. We are currently offering a comprehensive timetable of Realistic Pilates Classes (see below)

Pilates (Pih-lah-tees) has become the latest buzz word within the fitness industry, although it was developed over 80 years ago by Joseph Pilates as a method of body conditioning. This unique system of stretching and strengthening, originally the preserve of dancers and professionals, is actually a very effective form of exercise, helping the ordinary person with every day functional activities, easing movement and significantly improving posture.

At first glance,  Pilates may seem to be a gentle and easy form of exercise, however, its combination of strengthening and mobility moves produces a very intense and highly beneficial workout. High fitness levels or great suppleness are not a necessary prerequisite of Realistic Pilates. In fact, Realistic Pilates aims to enhance both of these conditions, whilst strengthening the 'core muscles' within the torso. Realistic Pilates not only develops the control of breathing but also the co-ordination and stability of the body, changing muscle lengths and relaxing and rebalancing the body. It is particularly beneficial in relieving chronic back pain where the problem is postural. For rehabilitation after injury or for more individual attention, one to one sessions are strongly recommended.

The Realistic Pilates Team are all fully qualified, with a collective twenty five years experience in the Health & Fitness industry. We have devised an original and fun approach to Pilates, making classes more realistic and therefore more accessible, to the general public, offering both individual and group coaching.

We ask our clients to attend a one off induction class, thereafter booking their classes in blocks as, in our experience, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks for their bodies to begin to learn the new habits required to develop better posture.....and a lifetime to maintain them!  In a nutshell, Realistic Pilates teaches you how to align your body, using your muscles in the way they were designed to be used , rather than the way they have learned to be used.

As a direct result of our innovative approach, clients can also experience improvements in confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness resulting in a new zest for life!

The final block of classes in 2009 will start in the last week of October depending on numbers. We will be happy to reserve your space with payment to make sure you get  a space in the class that suits you. Re Booking forms are issued before the end of each block to enable clients to keep their space.

 

 

The Realistic Pilates Team who teach alongside Fiona and Jenny are:

 

Christiane Flapan

Christiane is a Chartered State Registered Physiotherapist with over 26 years experience. She also holds a Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy and Tai Chi for Health Professionals. Christiane has recently added Realistic Pilates to her skills and is known for her calm and reassuring style of teaching.

 

 

Rhona Finlay

Has worked within the Fitness Industry since 2004 and has steadily increased her knowledge of Pre and Post Natal Exercise, with a focus on Pilates during and after pregnancy. She was one of the original Realistic Pilates Instructors  and obtained her "Fit to Deliver" qualification in May 2006. Rhona is continually adding to her knowledge by attending courses and workshops to complement her knowledge of Pilates.