Pilates
This is a video explaining what Pilates is and how exercises can be modified to suit different levels.
What is Pilates?
Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.
Pilates has something to offer people of all ages and levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes. Pilates can be used to provide support for beginners and people with certain medical conditions, as well as resistance for people looking to challenge their body.
How Niamh modifies Pilates for your needs
I may alter the position of the client on the mat to make it more supportive or I may add various props such as theraband, magic circles and foam rollers to challenge the client. The most important component is that I am aware of any musculoskeletal and underlying conditions and therefore can tailor the program to suit.
In Body Control Pilates what we do is take the traditional exercise and break it up into more manageable blocks to be mastered and then put them together to form the correct exercise.This way clients can be safely taken from an absolute beginner to a more advanced student. The Pilates class is taken at a pace that suits you and I will give variations of the exercises to suit particular client’s capability.
What is involved in Pilates?
Mat work can involve traditional pilates equipment, such as magic circles or hand weights, as well as non-pilates gear, such as stretch bands, gym balls and foam rollers.
Pilates can be taught on a one-to-one or group basis. I run Pilates classes in Virgina and Maudabawn in Co Cavan. I observe social distancing regulations for the safety of the participants.
Health Screening Questionnaire
Before you start a pilates progamme with me you will be required to fill in a screening questionnaire, you can preview the screening questionnaire here:
GDPR Form – Privacy Statement and Consent
Pilates Classes
Private 1 to 1 Pilates Classes
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Terms and Conditions for Pilates
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Disclaimer : Please review the following User Agreement carefully before booking your class. Participants should consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program or changing your physical activity pattern. Health screening questionnaire and COVID Screening questionnaire must be completed.
You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise and any change in health status which may affect your ability to exercise must be communicated to the instructor. Any queries regarding the class can be directed towards Niamh O’Brien. You should understand that when participating in any physical exercise, there is a possibility of impacting your physical health. If you engage in any exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge creator, publisher and performers from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, in connection with any liabilities or loss as a result from the exercise and the advice given herein.