Class Timetable Changes
Happy June to you all! Here is the latest update:
The Wednesday evening session is now going to be at Fleet Meadow in Didcot so the Northern Neighbourhood Centre at Great Western Park has been removed from the timetable. Hopefully this will be better for all with great parking and good natural light. A larger venue too so look forward to meeting new clients signed up for this coming month!
Unfortunately, after trialling the Thursday lunch time Express (for the last couple of months) - numbers weren’t there to keep this session on the timetable. I am so pleased that those that were attending were able to join other classes on offer and will be able to keep going with Pilates.
21st July
Thank you to all those that signed up for the end of Term Jolly! A table for 10 has been booked for the Dil Raj in Abingdon at 7pm- should be a great night before our August break!
The At Home Page
Now that the APP page is running I am taking down the At Home page as no longer needed. Thank you to all clients that have had a go accessing the videos and have taken the time to give me feedback. This is much appreciated and helps me further develop the content. Over the coming months things will be tweaked!
Repetition
Why stick to a 6 week carousel lesson cycle? We all love variety but to really see results in our movement patterns it is so important to stick with repetition. Within Classic Mat- repetition plays a crucial role. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on precise and controlled movements to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness. Here are some reasons why repetition is important in Pilates:
Muscle Conditioning: Repetition allows for muscle conditioning and strengthening. By performing a specific exercise or movement pattern repeatedly, the muscles involved are challenged and encouraged to adapt and become stronger. Over time, this leads to improved muscle tone, endurance, and overall strength.
Neuromuscular Coordination: Pilates emphasizes the connection between the mind and body. Repetition helps improve neuromuscular coordination, which is the ability of the nervous system to control and coordinate muscle actions. By repeating movements, the brain becomes more adept at sending signals to the muscles, enhancing coordination, precision, and control.
Body Awareness: Pilates promotes body awareness, which is the ability to perceive and understand the movements and positions of the body. Through repetition, individuals become more attuned to their body's sensations, alignment, and movement patterns. This heightened awareness allows for better form, alignment, and control during exercises, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing overall performance.
Muscle Memory: Repetition helps develop muscle memory, which is the ability of the muscles to remember and execute movements efficiently without conscious thought. By repeating exercises, the body becomes accustomed to the specific patterns, leading to smoother, more fluid movements over time. This muscle memory can be beneficial not only during Pilates sessions but also in daily activities and other physical pursuits.
Progression and Mastery: Repetition allows for progression and mastery of Pilates exercises. As individuals become more proficient in a particular movement, they can gradually increase the intensity, resistance, or complexity of the exercise. This progression helps to continuously challenge the muscles and stimulate further improvements in strength, flexibility, and control.
So will be sticking with ‘repetition’ within our well rounded Pilates sessions. In Mypilatesflow classes a mix of different exercises and movement patterns are incorporated to target various muscle groups and to prevent overuse injuries.
An emphasis is on maintaining correct alignment and engagement of the core muscles throughout each repetition to maximize the effectiveness of the exercises.
For exercise reminders refer to the APP where exercises are categorised under:
Lower Body
Upper Body
Side Series
Whole Body
Ideally, 2 to 3 short sessions a week really help the body stay flexible and strong. As Joseph Pilates said:
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness."
August Studio Sessions
All those that expressed and interest in carrying on with Pilates during the Public Group Break have now been sent details to secure places. I do have one more space available for Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am (£60 for 4 week block). Please click below to send email to me if interested.