The Studio
21 Old Square
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4RU

Tel Anne: 0795 7173383

Tel Mercede: 07946 631640

email: annemercer@hotmail.co.uk

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Hare & Tortoise Outdoor Fitness Club

Postural Assessment And Correction

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www.chiropractorswarwick.co.uk

www.pilates.co.uk

Developed to incorporate modern research and make every element validated from a fitness perspective. Expect to improve flexibility and strength within 10 weeks. Learn how to identify your bodies stabilizing muscles and use them effectively and efficiently to improve your posture and move with confidence.

It is not a spiritual experience; there is no meditation or relaxation in this work-out. Extreme postures that exceed the normal range of movement are avoided. Fitness Pilates exercises that target and positively enhance the bodies postural muscles are included in this work-out. It can be practised at many different levels and your instructor will recommend the most appropriate exercises. Freestyle Fitness Yoga may be taken as a group class, a mixed class with Pilates or as a one to one session.

Fitness Pilates is a modern programme created using all of the principals and many of the mat work exercises seen in traditional Pilates. It has taken Pilates from its origins and brought it up to date with current research, still retaining the benefits of core stability, strong abdominals, backs and improved posture.

Results should be seen within weeks as posture improves immediately with strength and flexibility following Fitness Pilates can be tailored to any fitness level from out-of-shape beginners to able-bodied athletes. Even those with stiff, aching muscles can benefit from a Pilates program. The class format is not suitable for injury rehabilitation but one to one sessions can be extremely successful.

Fitness Pilates may be taken as a group class, a mixed class with Freestyle Fitness Yoga or as a one to one session.

Exercise during pregnancy is recommended for most mums to be and has a range of benefits, including:

• An increased sense of well being
• A reduction in the occurrence of back ache, cramp, stiffness and insomnia
• It generally leads to an easier labour and faster postnatal recovery

Our antenatal exercises are specifically tailored to each client’s antenatal requirements to ensure a safe and effective programme.

You can start an exercise programme as soon as your GP or midwife gives you clearance, usually at 6 weeks.

We use a careful selection of pilates and body conditioning exercises to strengthen weak abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.

These are combined with specific exercises for the back and upper body together with stretching movements to release tense muscles.

You will also receive tips and techniques for maintaining better posture and of course the chance to chat and make new friends.  Feel free to bring your baby with you.

Don’t forget that if you look after your body during the postnatal period you will find your body returns to its previous shape much faster.

If you would like to come with friends at another time we can arrange a specific class for you.  We can also arrange Outdoor Fat Burning Buggy Classes for small groups.