Who Can Benefit |
Pilates is for those men and women who want to look and feel great and is the ideal exercise for everyone; from the elderly and inactive to the super fit! |
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Improved Sporting performance |
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Increased positive body awareness/mental Focus |
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addresses muscle imbalances caused by one sided dominant sports |
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Builds core muscles to protect back and stabilise pelvis and shoulders |
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Counteracts repetitive strain injuries by building muscles to support movement |
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Ideal for cricket, cycling, running, football, rugby, horse riding, racket sports, tennis, squash, skiing, swimming, golf, dance/gymnastics etc |
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Injury Recovery/Prevention |
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Corrects posture and builds core strength to support a painful back |
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Improves round shoulders, a tight neck and tension |
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Strengthens and rehabilitates specific muscles |
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Pre and post operative strengthening |
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Increases bone density safely |
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Occupational benefits |
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Reduced back pain for those who spend hours hunched over a computer |
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Improved posture for those who stand all day |
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For those referred by a health care professional |
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For sports people |
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To counteract repetitive movements e.g. musicians |
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Those who suffer.... |
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Back ache/pain |
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Scoliosis/curvature of the spine |
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Poor posture/rounded shoulders |
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Neck and shoulder pain |
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Stiffness/joint/muscle pain caused by Arthritis/Osteoarthritis/Fibromyalgia |
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Injuries sport/accident |
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Repetitive strain injury |
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Stress/tension |
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Multiple sclerosis |
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Respiratory problems e.g. asthma/Emphysema |
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Hyper mobility syndrome |
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Pre /Post Natal strengthening |
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Maintains muscles which support a comfortable pregnancy |
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Strengthens the stabilising muscles of the spine, pelvis and shoulders |
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Strengthens the back and pelvic floor muscles for a more comfortable pregnancy |
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Can help reduce incidence of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, and back pain |
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Strengthens the stabilising muscles to compensate for ligament laxity |
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Helps new mums regain their figures after pregnancy |
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