Why Pilates?
"Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit" — Joseph Pilates
"Change happens through movement, & movement heals." — Joseph Pilates
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"In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20 sessions, you will notice the difference. In 30, you will have a completely new body."— Joseph Pilates
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"You are only as young as your spine is flexible" — Joseph Pilates
Pilates helps to
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Correct posture
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Increase flexibility
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Enhance balance
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Improve core strength
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Increase muscle tone
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Re-sculpt your body
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Reduce stress
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Prevent injuries
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Relieve back pain
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Flatten post-baby belly
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Improve co-ordination
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Reduce muscle injury
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Enhance sports performance
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Boost stamina
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Sleep better
Strengthen your body (physically and mentally)
What is Bespoke Pilates?
Bespoke Pilates means tailored, emphasizing a program that is specifically designed to meet the individual needs and goals of the client.
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Here are some key aspects of Bespoke Pilates:
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Personalization: The exercises and routines are tailored to the client's specific fitness level, health concerns, and goals. This customization ensures that the exercises are safe, effective, and appropriate for the individual.
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Focus on Individual Needs: The instructor assesses the client's posture, flexibility, strength, stability, balance and any existing injuries or limitations. Based on this assessment, they create a program that addresses areas needing improvement and enhances overall fitness.
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Variety and Adaptability: Bespoke Pilates programs can include a variety of exercises using Pilates equipment (like the reformer, chair, barrel, cadillac) as well as mat-based exercises. The program evolves over time to adapt to the client's progress and changing needs.
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Goal-oriented: Whether the client aims to improve core strength, flexibility, posture, balance, stability, rehabilitate after an injury, or enhance athletic performance, the Bespoke Pilates program is designed to achieve those specific goals.
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One-on-One Instruction: Typically, Bespoke Pilates sessions are conducted one-on-one or duosto ensure personalized attention and instruction. This allows the instructor to closely monitor the client's form and progress.
Additional benefits of Bespoke pilates
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Bespoke Pilates offers several additional benefits compared to more generic Pilates programs, largely due to its personalized and tailored nature. Here are some of the key advantages:
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Enhanced Safety: Personalized attention helps ensure that exercises are performed with correct form, reducing the risk of injury. This is particularly important for individuals with pre-existing conditions or those recovering from injuries.
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Efficient Progress: Tailored programs can more effectively target specific goals, leading to faster and more noticeable improvements in strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.
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Injury Rehabilitation: Bespoke Pilates can be customized to accommodate and rehabilitate specific injuries or physical limitations, providing a safer and more effective recovery process.
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Addressing Specific Needs: The program can be adjusted to meet unique needs, such as improving athletic performance, addressing postural issues, enhancing flexibility, or managing chronic pain.
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Higher Motivation and Accountability: One-on-one sessions or duos create a supportive environment, fostering higher motivation and accountability. The personalized attention from the instructor helps maintain engagement and commitment.
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Adaptability: As the client progresses, the Pilates routine can be continually adjusted to ensure ongoing challenge and development, preventing plateaus and promoting continuous improvement.
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Stress Relief and Mental Well-being: The individualized approach allows for a focus on not just physical but also mental well-being, incorporating elements that specifically help the client relax, reduce stress, and improve overall mental health.
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Enhanced Feedback and Learning: The instructor can provide immediate and specific feedback, helping the client understand their body better, learn correct techniques, and develop a deeper awareness of their movements.
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Greater Flexibility in Scheduling: Bespoke Pilates programs often offer more flexible scheduling options, making it easier for clients to fit sessions into their busy lives.
Overall, the personalized nature of Bespoke Pilates allows for a more comprehensive, effective, and enjoyable fitness experience, tailored precisely to the individual’s needs and goals.
Studio Equipment
"You can exercise without the machines, but it's not as efficient."
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BespokePilates Studio Equipment
Pilates equipment is uniquely designed to be able to either assist or challenge you during your workout. ​
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The Reformer: The Pilates reformer is one of the original types of equipment invented by Joseph Pilates when he was working at a hospital during the First World War. He originally made the reformer from a bed frame and springs to help patients strengthen their muscles. The reformer is also arguably the piece of equipment which plays the biggest role in distinguishing Pilates. It is a versatile and dynamic Pilates machine that facilitates precise movements, muscle engagement, and body alignment. It consists of a sliding carriage, equipped with adjustable springs, pulleys, straps, and a footbar. These components work together to create a unique resistance system that enables a wide range of exercises and variations. By adjusting the spring tension, the resistance provided by the reformer is altered, so exercises are made either easier or more difficult.
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The Cadillac: Also known as the Trapeze Table, & named after the luxurious car, it is a very versatile piece of equipment that enriches movement learning. It gives infinite variety to the exercises & so elevates your Pilates journey to the next level. A staple of every well-equipped Pilates facility, the Cadillac offers an extensive range of applications for everyone from post-rehab clients to athletes. ​The trapeze table was the very first piece of Pilates apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates. It is the also biggest and most imposing out of all the Pilates equipment.The original version was very basic, however, made by adapting the hospital beds of his internment camp during WW1​
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The Chair: The most functional piece of equipment that Joseph Pilates invented. It can be adjusted to train most muscle groups & is very effective for building arm & leg strength & conditioning, enhance stability and iimprove body control. Ideal for rehab clients or those who need to stay in a seated or upright position, helping to rebalance muscles while providing a full-body workout. The Pilates chair also facilitates high-performance exercises for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.​​
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The Ladder Barrel: Originally a converted beer keg, the rounded surface encourages the spine to move into extension & flexion in a supported way & through a greater range of motion than on the mat or on the other equipment making ab & oblique exercises some of the most challenging for core conditioning. It is also great for increasing flexibility & mobility.