Pilates is a body conditioning programme which helps build strength, flexibility, control and endurance – emphasising alignment, breath and development of a strong core.
No class on 14 May, 21 May, 28 May.
Pilates is a body conditioning programme which helps build strength, flexibility, control and endurance – emphasising alignment, breath and development of a strong core.
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Coming from a sports background (she played county hockey and squash), Amanda initially trained as an Aerobics and Body Conditioning Instructor in 2003, teaching at local gyms. Two years later she qualified as a Pilates Instructor and took further training to Advanced Level with The Pilates Institute.
Having re-trained with Body Control Pilates in 2007, Amanda continues to broaden her skill and knowledge with courses for Back Care, Bone Health, Small Equipment, Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Pregnancy and the Reformer.
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Find out what clients are saying about Pilates tutor Amanda Brosnan here:
· She is patient, exact, inclusive and caring – all you need in a Pilates teacher
· Really enjoy Amanda’s classes; a good amount of challenge whiles still feeling manageable
· Her classes have worked miracles – I have had hip, leg and shoulder issues. Amanda has always adapted movements to assist with these and mobility has improved greatly
· Amanda is a fantastic instructor
· My class with Amanda is extremely important to me both physically and mentally
· I really enjoy my classes with Amanda
This is an intermediate level class. Ideally participants will have some experience of Pilates. They should feel confident about managing their own bodies while exercising. Beginners will need to be assessed by the tutor before attending.
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A former Registered Mental Health Nurse and trained Counsellor, Rachel worked for MIND and in other community settings before training as an aerobics instructor and then as a British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV Exercise Instructor. Following the birth of her children, she trained with Modern Pilates as a matwork teacher (a course devised and taught by phsyiotherapists) and went on to complete advanced training in Pilates for back care, for shoulder, knee and hip and for the older adult. Her further training has included one-to-one assessment, Pilates exercise prescription, Reformer and Cadillac (with Gordon Thomson – formerly of Body Control Pilates).
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Read what our clients are saying about Pilates tutor Rachel Luck:
“Doing Pilates with Rachel is an absolute joy – she knows her kit, is an ace teacher and has the most wonderful sense of humour. I’m absolutely bereft if I have to miss a class – it’s the best therapy ever”
Pilates is a body conditioning programme which helps build strength, flexibility, control and endurance – emphasising alignment, breath and development of a strong core.
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After obtaining a degree in Psychology, Hannah trained as an Occupational Therapist and worked in the NHS for many years providing physical rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological, orthopaedic, cardiac and other conditions.
Following the birth of her children, Hannah trained as an instructor with Body Control Pilates and has completed her Level 3 Matwork qualification. A regular runner, she is passionate about the benefits of Pilates – whether for rehabilitation, prevention of injury or maintenance of physical fitness.
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· She is excellent
· Very encouraging and professional
Pilates is a body conditioning programme which helps build strength, flexibility, control and endurance – emphasising alignment, breath and development of a strong core.
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After obtaining a degree in Psychology, Hannah trained as an Occupational Therapist and worked in the NHS for many years providing physical rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological, orthopaedic, cardiac and other conditions.
Following the birth of her children, Hannah trained as an instructor with Body Control Pilates and has completed her Level 3 Matwork qualification. A regular runner, she is passionate about the benefits of Pilates – whether for rehabilitation, prevention of injury or maintenance of physical fitness.
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Read what our clients are saying about tutor Hannah Ford:
· She is excellent
· Very encouraging and professional