RHL Pilates Classes

About

Pilates is a form of body conditioning which focuses on the core postural muscles which help to keep the body balanced, and which are essential to providing support for the spine. This type of exercise was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early twentieth century to teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and to strengthen the deep torso muscles. This particularly improves core abdominal strength but it also effectively tones and stretches all areas of the body. Because of its focus on the spine, Pilates can be beneficial for people with back problems, but please seek advice from your GP before joining the class if this applies to you.

The class lasts around an hour and includes floor work as well as exercises performed standing. The moves are performed in a very controlled way, and, although Pilates is not an aerobic workout that raises the heart rate, the muscles of the body are worked very effectively. Correct breathing is an important focus in Pilates, and breathing instructions are explained with every exercise as well as movement instructions. You pay careful attention to your body, building on very small, delicate fundamental movements and controlled breathing. There is a relaxation section at the end of the class.

RHL Pilates Classes take place on the following days:

Monday 09.00 -09.45 Zoom
Monday 12.35 – 13.20 Farnborough Masonic Centre
Tuesday 12.00- 12.45 Hawley Memorial Hall
Tuesday 19.30 – 20.30 Wavell School and Zoom
Wednesday 06.45 – 07.30 Zoom
Wednesday 10.30 – 11.15 Darby Green
Thursday 18.10 – 19.00 Wavell School
Friday 09.15-10.00 Zoom
Friday 12.00 – 13.00 St Augustine’s Church, Aldershot

Contact RHL for more information and to book a free trial class .

About Rushmoor Healthy Living

Rushmoor Healthy Living (RHL) primarily targets those with or at risk of serious health conditions, disadvantaged and vulnerable older adults, the Nepali community (with a focus on the older population) and Gurkha veterans. Last year they achieved over 23,000 attendances across over 25 different projects and classes.