| Group leader | Mary Rowlatt |
| Telephone | 01306 883372 |
| Tutor | Tina Westwood |
| Cost | £4.50 per session, paid by cheque at the start of each block of 6-8 weeks |
| Group #1 | |
| Meets | Every Tuesday, 2.30-3.30pm |
| Venue | Christian Centre, by St Martin’s Church |
| Group #2 | |
| Meets | Every Tuesday, 3.45-4.45pm |
| Venue | Christian Centre, by St Martin’s Church |
| Group #3 | |
| Meets | Every Thursday, 10.45-11.45am |
| Venue | Reading Room, Westcott (free parking) |
| Group #4 | |
| Meets | Every Tuesday, 1.20-2.20pm |
| Venue | Christian Centre, by St Martin’s Church |
Pilates is a low-impact workout designed to strengthen the centre of the body, tone muscles, improve posture and increase flexibility. Exercises are done sitting or lying on an aerobics mat. Each exercise is done slowly with precision and targets specific muscle groups.
Pilates concentrates on core strength: it is not a ‘quick fix’, but a slow and steady training. Each class starts with a warm-up to mobilise the joints and muscles. Each exercise has specific movements and specific breathing, with few repetitions.
Pilates differs from other forms of exercise in that it concentrates on the deep muscles essential for stability. It will improve your body awareness and, through specific breathing techniques, teach you how to maximise your abdominal control and strength.