explanation of classes

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Whether you've never tried Pilates before, or if you're looking for an advanced programme using gym balls, Theraband and other equipment, we probably have a daytime or evening class that's right for you!

• Introductory  – a low level programme for beginners to learn the basics. This is also suitable for pregnant women. Close supervision is provided.
• Low level - these classes are low level and suitable for those fairly new to Pilates or those who like to keep things simple and concentrate on low level stability
• Mixed - these classes will have a mix of levels. It may be that the time suits you best. Most exercises will be able to be performed at a lower or higher level so the class will be suitable for a wide range of people.
• Intermediate/advanced - these classes are aimed at those looking to progress or maintain a higher level of core stability. Any injuries will have largely subsided or be controllable. Although alternatives may be given, exercises will be more challenging and maybe at a faster pace or higher endurance.
• Ante natal Pilates  is a gentle form of exercise to keep your body mobile and strong throughout pregnancy. It focuses on mobility of joints without over stretching & targets stability muscles to provide support around your core, hips and lower back. Both classes offer the benefit of being able to ask a qualified physiotherapist any questions that you may have regarding exercising and your body during Pregnancy, labour and recovery after birth. 
• Post natal pilates is a gentle form of exercise to keep your body mobile and can help aid recovery after birth. It focuses on mobility of joints without over stretching & targets stability muscles to provide support around your core, hips and lower back. The class is designed for those who have recently given birth with the added bonus that you can bring your baby with you. We recommend you wait until you’ve had your 6 week check before joining. Lucy can help advise regarding paced progression back to normal activity focusing on the current exercises for both your stomach muscles and your pelvic floor. After these sessions you will feel confident to return to exercise in the knowledge that you have been advised correctly.
• Seated - for those who struggle to get on and off the floor
• The Well Centre HIIT workout combines short periods of high intensity workout followed by recovery periods of Pilates exercises. 
  Benefits of this type of regimen are well documented. They include gains in cardiovascular fitness and increased fat burning leading to improved weight loss.
  The original idea of high intensity classes was to do sets of high intensity cardiovascular work interspersed with low level recovery exercises.
  We want to adapt this idea to mean high intensity for you. So while some people may be running very fast on the spot, walking on the spot may be your equivalent. Some may jump out into star position but to keep the impact down, you might step out into the same position. Some may be doing a full squat followed by a jump, you might adapt this into a knee bend and reach up. 
• Mindful flexibility stretching  - This class is to restore or increase the length or flexibility of muscles. Our focus in this class is to warm the body up ready for stretching. During the stretching phase of the lesson we will use varied methods and techniques such as maintenance stretches and developmental stretches. This is a mindfulness class, enjoying the use of our breath work to melt into our stretches more. The stretching will help ease any aches and pains you feel in day to day life and is a great recovery class for stiffness and fatigue. Enjoy slowing down and relaxing the mind and body in this mindful stretching class.
• Ballet pilates fusion-  This class will focus on mat work as well as standing work. The slow controlled ballet movements will improve your core stability to help everyday ease of movement and balancing. This class will also increase lower body strength focusing on glutes, hamstrings, inner thighs and much more. I will be using classical mat Pilates for our Mat work strength and a range of ballet like standing exercises focusing on alignment, correct engagement and control of the body.
  If you are wanting to fire up the legs, glutes and core this class is for you!
•  Yin Yoga is a slow, deep-reaching form of Yoga that seeks to bring restoration, release and renewal to the body; targeting the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia of the form in more depth. As poses are held for an extended period of time, the practice also allows for meditation and breathwork to be explored in many ways.