Get in shape. Perform better.
And feel good in your body.
Whether you’re seriously sporty, have physical limitations, or want to be fit (not flabby)… You CAN have the body you want (more shapely, toned, supple, & strong).
Douglas Pilates is all about helping you get the body you want – starting from wherever YOU are right now.
That might be in pain. And the last thing you want is to make that worse.
Sadly, many exercise classes end up doing just that. Most exercise classes are designed around the exercises. You have to try to fit into the regime.
Douglas Pilates is designed around YOU.
Your fitness goals. Your ability level. Your specific body structure, strengths and weaknesses.
So you get the results you want, without strain.
In fact, a key part of Douglas Pilates is getting to the root of your aches and pains and then not just working round them, but (where possible) actually resolving them.
Susan’s Pilates Classes Helped Me Avoid Surgery
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Joining Susan’s Pilates class in September 2008, little did I know that as well as improving my flexibility and posture I would avoid surgery.
Recently retired from the workplace (mainly sedentary), and now caring for my six month old grandson three days a week, I realised how much I was enjoying being physically active again; but I also recognised that I would need more flexibility and strength for my body to function well and to keep up with the demands of a growing toddler. Pilates was the answer!
With Susan’s style of teaching, she has an in-depth understanding of how the body works from the inside out, progress for me was swift as I repeated the stretching and strengthening moves, little and often, at home. Soon I was enjoying the positive impact on body – and mind.
Unfortunately the following March, as a result of a chronic cough, I developed a prolapsed bladder and was referred to a consultant who recommended physio in the first instance but with the possiblity of future surgery to repair my pelvic floor. I was keen to avoid surgery (and the lengthy convalescence) and told the consultant I practiced pilates, attending a class where the teacher was happy to support and advise individuals. He acknowledged the benefits of pilates exercises for the pelvic floor area and agreed this as the best way forward for me, with a review in a year.
With Susan’s discreet guidance and supervision at my weekly class, of what to do and not to do, with regard to my condition, I continued with pilates paying particular attention to exercises strengthening the pelvic floor. I returned to my consultant in March 2010 and surgery was no longer necessary – however, the exercises continue.
Nearly three years on from my first class, I continue to enjoy and benefit from Susan’s wide knowledge of Pilates which she shares and delivers with true professionalism – and humour.
Sandra Macmillan
If you want exercise that really works (tones your muscles; improves your posture; boosts your energy; improves balance and performance; slims, strengthens and defines your shape) … this is it!
This is Pilates… evolved.
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