My Modern Pilates classes use the same 6 principles as Pilates' original 34 exercises, but modifies the exercises to take into account that you're probably not an elite dancer (no offence) and also uses other exercises and equipment. Whilst still using the 6 principles of Pilates—breathing, concentration, control, core centring, precision and flow—it also includes standing balance exercises and encourages pelvic floor activation throughout the class. Although this class does involve exercises from standing, around two thirds of the exercises are performed on the floor.
We use balance pads, therabands, mini balls and body weight to strengthen not just the core, but the upper and lower body as well.
Note: this class does not run on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Last updated Oct. 19, 2018, 10:02 p.m. UTC
I have been working full-time in the fitness industry since 2007. After completing a Level 3 Health and Fitness Diploma at Kidderminster College in 2007, I began working in the gym at The Wyre Forest Leisure Centre, staying there until 2012, almost always having a fitness course on the go whilst working in the gym personal training and teaching various classes. I started doing classes in school/community halls in 2009 and have been doing so ever since.
I now teach 6 different types of group exercise classes: Modern Pilates, Flow Yoga and Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi for Beginners, Yang Style Tai Chi and Active Seniors. I am currently training to teach mindfulness, which I would like to add to some of the classes, especially more mindfulness techniques in Hatha Yoga.