Monday
12:30-1:30pm Exeter Martial Arts Centre

Tuesday
12:30-1:30pm Exeter Martial Arts Centre

Pilates has revolutionalised the way exercise has been taught so much so that its’ principles have been incorporated into all exercise programmes – good posture & abdominal strength benefits everyone!

Pilates Method
Life wreaks havoc on our bodies. People grow more and more crooked and imbalanced in the course of daily living. We are right or left handed – we carry our shoulder bags on one shoulder and our children on one hip; we swing a golf club or tennis racquet on one side. Our routines and habits cause us to consistently overuse some muscles and underuse others. Pilates can be a wonderful antidote to this, providing a workout that will stretch, straighten, and strengthen your body. This method is not a mystical cure-all. Nor should it replace other forms of exercise once you adopt it into your routine. All exercise is good for you. Run, bike, swim, walk – and do Pilates. Pilates will enhance and compliment your regular activities to help you look better, perform better and above all FEEL better.

Concentrating on the abdominal area will help strengthen your back and make you more toned around the tummy area. The exercises consist of smooth, flowing standing & floor exercises with no stress to joints.

The moves will make you feel great, because these demanding exercises - which achieve wonderful results – are completed at your own pace and level. With the use of multi level teaching Adele ensures that each exercise is adaptable for beginners or more advanced members. So everyone is welcome to come and try whatever age or ability.

Pilates offers an intensive lower abdominal and back core-strengthening package. Originally designed to help rehabilitating athletes and dancers, Pilates works for the extremely aerobically fit as well as those who are less so, and for those who are suffering from back discomfort.

INSTRUCTOR

Adele Stickland
BSc(hons) CIM, RSA, NVQII, Pilates Institute & Pilates NVQ III

Adele has been teaching Pilates in the local community for over 12 years.
She qualified initially with The Pilates Institute, London and updates her training regularly.

Contact Adele 07976 427941 adele.stickland1@btinternet.com to join or more infomation

Who Should attend?
Pilates is designed for everyone:
New to exercise?- Pilates is a gentle re-introduction, attend 15mins early for a chat or come along and watch
Fit? Pilates can help train and strengthen specific areas of your body.
Back ache? Pilates is perfect for strengthening your back and whole core.
Multi level teaching means Adeles Pilates are suitable for all.

How much does it cost?
Classes run in 6 or 7 week terms costing £30-£35. You may be able to join mid term if you discuss your requirements and availability.

What shall I bring/wear?
Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a small hand towel. You will need a Pilates band, intermediate strength (£6 from Adele) and small hand weights 2lbs or 1kg available from local sports shops

Comments from Adele’s class members:
 “Pilates has really improved my posture and helped flatten my tummy …… no more aches & pains.” Pat (50) Countess Wear

“Great exercise, fun & effective and keeps me supple(er!)” Jane (60) Moretonhampstead

“Adele is amazing, her class is fun yet effective. Thank you” Lisa (37) Moretonhampstead