Expert Pilates Classes in Oxfordshire









"Ideally, our muscles should obey our will. Reasonably, our will should not be determined by the reflex actions of our muscles"
"Never do 10 pounds of effort for a 5 pound movement"
"complete coordination of body, mind and spirit"
"You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a completely new body in 30 sessions"
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure."
"When all your muscles are properly developed, you will, as a matter of course, perform your work with minimum effort and maximum pleasure. "




CAN ANYONE DO PILATES?

Pilates is accessible to a wide range of people, young and old, athletic or not, sedentary or in physical therapy. It is for individuals who want to improve their strength and flexibility. Pilates aids in preventing muscle and soft tissue injury. Ultimately discovered by physical therapists and orthopaedic practitioners, Pilates was found to be an exceptionally beneficial addition to the rehabilitation of patients. A rise in the demand from a health conscious public for a safe and effective exercise system has shown a growing number of people who embrace Pilates as their primary exercise regimen.



Pilates has been a fundamental part of dancers fitness regimes throughout the world for many years, yet only recently has it become an adjunct to Olympic and professional athletes, sports teams and private fitness centres.

Throughout our everyday activities such as sitting, standing, running, playing sports, or dancing, many forms of exercise help to strengthen some muscle groups, but often leave others weaker and underdeveloped. The resulting muscular imbalance may never be noticed as such, but it can eventually become a source of fatigue, discomfort, pain and even immobility. Pilates facilitates muscular harmony and balance. People who regularly practice Pilates find that without conscious effort they improve posture, move more gracefully, sleep better, and develop firmer, sleeker and more powerful muscles.