Author: Priya Tew

So tonight in our pilates class we used some resistance bands which caused some amusement with them being referred to as making noises like “knicker elastic” at one stage! It certainly gave us a good upper body workout whilst strengthening the core muscles as well. The masterclass from last week on press ups has certainly paid off with people really focusing on doing their press ups correctly and as a result finding it much harder 🙂 People who say Pilates is easy aren’t doing it correctly!

Stretching with the bands led to a much better stretch, something we may start to incorporate more often to help increase flexibility.

Last night saw the return of Pilates to Bitterne Triangle, for 2011.  It was lovely to see eager faces and people keen to start the New Year in a healthy way.

Despite the rain and the cold, some faithful regular attendees came along and it was nice to welcome a new face.

Everyone left with spirits high and bodies rejuvenated.

This year, in our Monday CLasses, we shall be working towards adding in some more challenging exercises, such as, the “Tick Tock” and “The Leg Pull”.

If you would like to join us, we are always happy to meet new faces and the next Beginners’ Course, starts on 1st February.

Priya

Looking to tone up after Christmas?

6 week beginners Pilates course starting February, Mondays 5.30-6.15pm, held in Bitterne Triangle. Cost £31.50 for the course. Also suitable for pregnancy and post-natal ladies.

These Pilates courses can help tone the body, strengthen the abdominals and can help with minor back complaints. One to one Pilates available for more intensive work or to help with postural issues and back pain.

Contact me to book a space now!

Just a reminder that we will be restarting our Pilates classes next Monday, 10th Jan at 6.30pm. Time to start working off those mince pies and that brandy butter 🙂

Looking forward to seeing you there, I hope Pilates classes featured in your New Years Resolutions.

Priya

This Monday the 20th December will be our last pilates class before breaking for Christmas, we will restart in the new year, 10th January.

Due to increases in the hall hire I am going to have to increase my charges slightly (sorry) so classes will be £5.50 if you pay weekly or £5.25 if you book a block of 4 weeks. If you book a block and are unable to attend a weeks class you can transfer payment to another weeks class as long as I know in advance (preferably at least 1 days notice).

Pilates is definately best done regularly so I’m hoping booking a block of classes will encourage you to come weekly and this will help you get the best results from the classes.

Have a great Christmas,
Priya

So baby Kezia was born on 7th November weighing 6lbs 2oz. She is a beautiful little girl, as some of you will have seen last week.
And after a couple of weeks off to recover and settle into being a mummy, I’m ready to get back into Pilates.

Classes are currently Mondays 6.30-7.30. These are mixed ability. Please contact me if you are new and fancy coming along.

Priya

Hi All,

Sorry but I am going to have to cancel Pilates this week, hopefully classes will resume next week but it will all depend on the baby, so please check back!

Priya