Pilates

Pilates is for total body fitness, providing non-impact exercise that strengthens the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine. Pilates lengthens and strengthens muscles, resulting in long, lean, strong and flexible muscles which improve alignment, balance, core strength and posture. Pilates increases flexibility and overall strength, providing a perfect life balance between strength and suppleness. Greater joint mobility, strength, improved co-ordination and general body awareness lead to improved energy and better performance and management with benefits crossing over into your everyday life. 
Pilates can manage, maintain and develop body weaknesses leading to less incidences of back and neck pain, stabilisation of knee and hip and shoulder joints, fewer injuries with the added benefits of a toned body with a flatter stomach and leaner, stronger core, arms and legs. Pilates is versatile, adaptable and effective whatever you age, fitness level and personal needs. Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Medics recommend Pilates. For years dancers have included Pilates in their fitness schedules but this has extended widely in sports including; football, rugby, cricket, cycling and golf.

We provide Online Pilates, Team Pilates and Hall Pilates classes. Why don't you give it a try?
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• Fresh and varied exercises ensure that you stay interested and you continue increasing your effort and workload.
• Classes work a range of muscles, in a balanced way, giving overall benefits to your body.
• Easier and more difficult adaptions are regularly offered.
• (Please mention if you have any challenges).
• Classes alter class to class and from week to week.
• Mentally and physically stimulating, challenging and enjoyable.
• We want you to enjoy our classes, so you can be motivated to exercise regularly providing benefit short and long term. 

Ilana started Pilates in St Albans in 2009. She is a qualified and experienced, advanced level Pilates instructor. Ilana has a BSc in Biology, she is a qualified Gym instructor and has studied Pilates with a number of teachers, with varying styles. Ilana has also studied boxing and Tai Chi, Alexander Technique and running skills. After breaking her back in two places (horse riding), Ilana studied Pilates to create a programme to effectively manage pain, and then build and maintain the strength in her back. Ilana is an animal enthusiast, watches cricket for days at a time and runs regularly. 
Ilana has worked with corporate groups, cricket teams and has taught at The Royal Veterinary College for over 5 years.