What exactly is Pilates?

What exactly is Pilates? Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. Pilates is named for its creator, Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercises in the 1920s. A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.

What are the benefits of Pilates?

Improved core strength and stability

Improved posture and balance

Improved flexibility

Prevention and treatment of back pain

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Is Pilates for everyone?

If you’re older, haven’t exercised for some time or have health problems, it’s a good idea to check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Pilates is no exception. Similarly, women who are pregnant should check with their health care providers before starting Pilates or other exercise programs. Pilates can be adapted to provide a gentle strength training and stability program, or it can be modified to give a seasoned athlete a challenging workout. If you’re just starting out, it’s a good idea to go slow at first and gradually increase the intensity of your workout. Let your instructor know if you have any conditions or previous injuries so he or she can assist you in modifying movements. Because it’s essential to maintain the correct form to get the most benefit — and to avoid injuries — beginners should start out under the supervision of an experienced Pilates instructor.

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Rita Don has been my Pilates Instructor for many years now.

She`s an excellent teacher and makes Pilates fun and interesting.

Rita is always professional and calm and tries to think of interesting ways to teach her classes, changing the class each week and adapting and adjusting the class according to individual`s needs

Rita also teaches in my workplace and has two classes a week which are employee self-funding and usually full.

I would highly recommend Rita`s sessions to anyone

Maria Goldby

Wallington

I have been doing Pilates with Rita for a few months and the benefits are already apparent – through Rita’s encouragement, patience and meticulous attention to detail, I feel I have made real progress. I have a lot less back pain and my core strength has improved. Rita is an excellent teacher with a calm and friendly manner, yet the sessions always have a sense of fun. Rita is very good at adapting the exercises appropriately to suit individual need. At the end of the session, I always feel better, both physically and mentally!

Annabelle Croker

Putney

I have been delighted with the Pilates classes with Rita, she’s a great teacher, with a wide knowledge of Pilates and yoga and the ability to teach in a way that’s easy to follow. Her expertise puts you at ease and her constant checking and correcting posture give you the confidence to know you are doing the moves correctly and above all safely. She offers progression moves with easier poses for beginners and more challenging for those ready to move up.

I love the classes and cannot recommend Rita highly enough!

Julia Dailey

London

I have attended Rita’s Pilates class for the last five years and have found it so beneficial. Rita is a hard taskmaster, but you see the positive results very quickly. I find her classes extremely enjoyable, hard work but every week is different. Highly recommended!

Janet Buck

Tadworth

Rita’s knowledge of the human body is far beyond what one would normally expect from a Pilates teacher. Sessions are tailored to my individual needs and I feel challenged further every week. I can feel myself getting stronger every week, with more mobility and flexibility. I would recommend Pilates to everyone and Rita is an especially talented instructor.

Harbir Randeva

London

Have done some form of Pilates for the last 10 years and you are by far the best teacher I have ever had!

Rina Mirchandani

Clapham

I have been doing lessons with Rita for about 3 months. She is outstanding, so much so that my husband started doing Pilates as well against his will and is loving it. Rita fully understands your body. She customises the work-out to your specific needs/ injuries/ ability. She is always pushing you; every lesson is different; she is a pleasure to be with. I highly recommend!!

Victoria

Clapham Junction

Rita is an exceptional Pilates instructor. I have been doing Pilates with her for just a few months since having my daughter and have seen a noticeable improvement in my body shape and tone. She’s a great motivator and really encourages you to push yourself. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Rina

London

” I have been attending Rita’s class for the last 2 1/2 years, the classes are good for beginners as well as more advanced. Rita is very knowledgeable and an inspiring teacher – I would not go to any other class”