INTRODUCING PILATES. Pilates is a complete exercise method developed by its founder Joseph Pilates over a course of a lifetime dedicated to improving physical and mental health. The Pilates exercise method can be taught as a mat work class either on its own or with the use of small equipment such as flexi-bands, small balls or the magic ring. Pilates can also be taught on the ball or the larger equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Ladder Barrel. These items provide an all-over-body workout which can produce the same results as a weight training programme but with the added bonus of increased flexibility and improved posture. WHY PILATES? Pilates has been around for nearly a century favoured by dancers and athletes. In recent years its popularity has been increased with celebrity status with followers such as Charlize Theron. People are drawn to Pilates because of the effects it has on the body shape and structure. This is gained through a series of stretching and lengthening moves, all of which use your own body weight, giving the effect of gaining longer leaner muscles, without having to lift large heavy weights like in a gym. Others may be drawn to Pilates under the advice and recommendation from a medical practitioner like a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath as an ongoing rehabilitation programme.
TEN BENEFITS OF PILATES
Partaking in Pilates sessions does not mean that you have to give up other types of activities and exercise. As pilates is a slow and control form of body movement it is recommended that you also partake in some kind of cardio exercise such as walking or swimming. Any person wishing to join in a Pilates Mat or Equipment based class and who has any specific complaint, suffer chronic pain or discomfort, or have sustained any injuries, particularly to the spine or neck; we would advise that you should seek medical advice before embarking on any type of exercise program.
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NEW FROM PURE BODY SOLUTIONS: Pilates & Pregnancy Classes
YOUR INSTRUCTOR - NIGEL STAGG
Since 2000 Nigel has worked not only within the fitness industry but also within professional sports as a Sports Masseur and has worked closely with Physiotherapists as a Rehabilitation Conditioner. Not long after embarking on his career as a fitness professional Nigel was asked if he would like to join a Michael King Pilates Matwork course at the Pilates Institute In London. Nigel jumped at the opportunity. Since then he has continued to expand his Pilates skills through the Pilates Institute and to become a well known and respected Pilates Instructor within Huddersfield.
Qualifications
GINA OULD - INSTRUCTOR Gina has been qualified within the fitness industry since 1997 when she qualified as an Exercise to Music Instructor. At this time she was working as a professional dancer having completed three years at the Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts. Gina has worked extensively not only as a dancer but also as a teacher of dance, chorographer and producer for cruise ship companies within Europe as well as the UK. Her dance experience covers a wide spectrum of styles and disciplines from classical ballet to African dance. It was a passion for teaching which led Gina along the path to working full time within the fitness industry when she decided to hang up her dancing shoes in 2003. Gina has since worked along side Nigel Stagg after they first met in 2006 and is extremely happy and excited to be now working along side him at Pure Body Solutions as a Pilates instructor. Qualifications: Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts, 1986-1989 Exercise to Music Award (YMCA / RSA), 1997 Aqua Instruction (LA H20) (NARS), 2004
Testimonials "I have known Nigel Stagg since he joined Target Gym in New Mill as a fitness instructor in 2006. During this time, Nigel has assisted me in preparing for a Marathon and other endurance events. I have attended Nigel's classes, concentrating on core strength and Pilates and found him to be encouraging and knowledgeable. He always achieved the difficult balance of giving individual attention, yet maintaining the class momentum. Nigel has helped me to understand the importance of core strength, stretching and stability together with the underlying physiological theory. It is this knowledge which I feel sure enabled me to train largely injury free for the Marathon. (Something I had never been able to do in the past). Nigel was also invaluable in the area of mental preparation. He helped me with visualisation techniques and gave me the confidence to 'dig deep' during crucial and demanding stages of my training." "I have also benefited from Nigel's advice and massage techniques post race and with an over-training injury I picked up. The treatment and advice I received enabled me to resume my programme far quicker than would have been otherwise possible." "On a personal level, I have found Nigel to me highly personable and fun to work with. He has a wide knowledge of a range of different sports and an enthusiasm which is infectious! I wish him well for the future in his new role. I feel certain that Pure Body Solutions will be a huge success." Diane Beaven, Hepworth, May 2006
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