What is Pilates?
And why is it right for me?
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility and posture, and increasing body awareness. Some potential benefits of Pilates include:
Improved flexibility: Pilates exercises can help improve flexibility in the hips, legs, and spine.
Stronger core: Pilates focuses on strengthening the deep, stabilizing muscles of the core, which can help improve posture and reduce the risk of back pain.
Better balance: Pilates exercises often involve balancing on one leg or on unstable surfaces, which can help improve balance and coordination.
Enhanced muscle control: Pilates involves precise movements and controlled breathing, which can help improve muscle control and coordination.
Stress relief: Pilates can be a relaxing and mindful form of exercise, which can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
About Alastair
Alastair is the founder of Cirencester Pilates and is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal health. Alongside running Cirencester Pilates, he works as a physio at Dyer Street Clinic in Cirencester. Previously, he spent 7.5 years in the NHS across Gloucestershire.
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Alastair is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing.
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If not in a clinic or Pilates studio, you can usually find Alastair playing or watching sport. He's an avid follower of Gloucester Rugby, is a keen traveller and enjoys spending as much time as possible by the sea! In fact, he's such a keen traveller that he's currently in Sydney, Australia and isn't due back until mid-November!
About Polly
Polly is one of our Pilates instructors. She is a Chartered Physiotherapist working within the NHS, specialising in Musculoskeletal (MSK) care.
Polly is a Cirencester local. She began her professional career in 2023 and since has gone on to train with the APPI as a Pilates teacher. She is looking forward to supporting the growth of Cirencester Pilates and has been joining numerous classes over the last few weeks!
Outside of physiotherapy, Polly enjoys spending time in the gym, walking her two dogs and taking part in the local netball league.
She is looking forward to becoming a part of the Cirencester Pilates community and is excited to start her classes and get to know all the groups!