Why choose Worth Pilates?
Whole-body approach
Pilates is a holistic system that emphasises the entire body, with every movement originating from the centre. It aligns the joints from head to toe improving posture while harnessing the powerful conditioning benefits of healthy breathing techniques.
I love to teach my clients about the connections that exist within their bodies, such as how improved core strength can reduce back pain, how spinal mobility contributes to shoulder health, how the angle of your pelvis could exacerbate your knee or foot pain, and how tightness or weakness in your feet and ankles could affect everything above including your pelvic floor!
By adopting a whole-body approach, Pilates not only helps you feel fantastic but also works to prevent problems before they arise, fostering healthy movement skills for lifelong mobility & fitness.
Real-life application
My classes will teach you high-quality movement that can translate seamlessly into your daily life:
- Shoulder exercises improve strength & mobility enabling you to reach comfortably up to kitchen cupboards or lift luggage into overhead lockers on holiday.
- Crawling & squatting exercises make tasks like cleaning, gardening, & playing with children or grandchildren easier & more comfortable.
- Foot & hip exercises enhance balance & promote a healthy gait, helping you walk well for longer.
- Improving spinal alignment can alleviate discomfort from sitting or standing for extended periods.
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By incorporating Pilates into your routine, you can build the strength & flexibility to perform essential day-to-day movements with fluidity & efficiency, moving through life with greater ease & confidence.​​
Supporting Sports & Hobbies
Even if you’re highly active & enjoy sports like swimming, running, weight-training, tennis or golf, you may still experience joint pain or stiffness or be interested in injury prevention.
If you're looking to unlock the incredible benefits of Pilates in your cross-training routine, Worth Pilates can help. We tackle the imbalances that may have built up through repetitive movements in your sport or pass-time by incorporating new movement patterns or ranges of movement.
My classes also offer a unique opportunity to slow down & focus on your body’s movement patterns. By firstly targeting & refining small detailed movements & then building them back up into the full-body movements needed in your sport, you can reduce your risk of injury, boost your performance & stay at your best for longer.
Also check out my Foundations of Fitness 1:1 Programme.
Small Classes
To deliver teaching of the highest quality I keep my group classes small (typically between 7 & 10 places per class). This is so that I can provide individual attention & personalised instruction, helping you to gain the greatest benefit from each movement & ensure that every exercise is performed comfortably & safely.
Qualified & Experienced Instructor
I became a qualified Body Control Pilates® Teacher in 2014, a Licensed Buff Bones® Instructor in 2018 and an Advanced Buff Bones® Instructor in 2024. I hold a current CPR certificate & actively engage in professional development to continually enhance my skills & knowledge. Find out more about my Background & Qualifications.
Bespoke Advice
I offer a comprehensive enrolment process designed to understand your goals, interests, & any injuries or conditions that may affect your movement or exercise suitability. If you choose, private sessions before joining a class can help you get to know me & learn the basics, including how to modify exercises to meet your needs. These private sessions—whether alongside or in place of group classes—are tailored to you, & delivered at a pace & intensity that suits you best. They focus on your personal objectives, provide ample time for questions, & can include a customised homework program specifically designed to kickstart your Pilates journey.
The Body Control Pilates® Method
Body Control Pilates is widely seen as a benchmark for safe and effective teaching of the highest quality.
All Body Control Pilates teachers adhere to a Code of Practice (including keeping all class sizes to a maximum of 12) , hold valid insurance, CPR certification and undergo continuous training to keep our skills and knowledge up to date.
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The Body Control Pilates method is based on the work of Joseph Pilates (1880-1967) who devised a body of exercises that developed strength without bulk and balanced strength with flexibility.
Many of the original exercises are considered to be too advanced for the average body and so have been adapted to be safe and effective for people of all ages and abilities. This modern approach to Pilates is therefore extremely adaptable to an individual's particular needs, injuries, or training or recovery goals.​
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The Body Control Pilates approach is holistic, medically-approved and follows 8 main principles:
Concentration,
Alignment,
Breathing,
Relaxation,
Centring (Core Stability),
Co-ordination,
Flowing Movement
and Stamina.
More benefits of Pilates ........
​​- Improves posture, bringing the body into correct alignment.
- Strengthens and mobilises your spine and core, teaching you how to create stability and mobility in your centre.
- Lengthens, tones and improves range of movement in your joints.
- Improves bone and joint health.
- Increases body awareness, so everyday movements are made well.
- Re-educates your body to help prevent damage to joints and reduce injuries.
- Reduces unwanted tension in the body, improving stamina and enabling the body to move more freely.
- Improves your balance and coordination
​- Reduces stress through its focus on breathing and concentration.
- Exercises can be modified to cater for all levels of ability.
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“NEVER SLOUCH AS DOING SO COMPRESSES THE LUNGS, OVERCROWDS OTHER VITAL ORGANS, ROUNDS THE BACK, AND THROWS YOU OFF BALANCE.”
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– JOSEPH PILATES.