Pilates in Tonbridge - Learn to Move - classes for all levels

Pilates is a low-impact exercise programme designed to enhance posture, strength, flexibility, balance and stability for anyone of any age and fitness level.

Teaching Pilates in Tonbridge

Sarah has been teaching Pilates since 1999 running classes and one to one sessions from her fully equipped studio in Tonbridge. Sarah’s studio has a complete set of spring resistance Pilates equipment – cadillac, reformer & stability chair alongside barrels and small equipment. Sarah’s clients range from 16 to 91 years old with almost equal numbers of men and women. She is able to teach pre and post-natal, pre and post surgery, post breast cancer treatment as well as following injury and maintaining fitness levels.

Pilates for fitness

Pilates is a system of over 500 controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. It is a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training that improves posture, reduces stress and creates long, lean muscles without bulking up. Pilates works several muscle groups simultaneously through smooth, continuous motion, with a particular concentration on strengthening and stabilising the core (the abdomen, back and pelvic girdle region, sometimes referred to as the“powerhouse”).

The focus is on quality of movement rather than quantity, which makes one feel invigorated rather than exhausted after a session. Pilates takes a balanced approach so that no muscle group is over-worked and the body works as an efficient, holistic system in sport and daily activity.

Pilates exercises can be performed on a mat or on specialised equipment.

Sarah will use Pilates principles and exercise, alongside any suitable treatment, to encourage good movement patterns and optimal diaphragmatic breathing that are programmed for what your body needs.

“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young.”

Joseph Pilates

Testimonials

Having experienced back pain of varying degrees for many years, I took up Pilates when I retired at 60, in the hope of being able to play golf regularly without the need for painkillers. When my first teacher retired in 2012, I started working with Sarah, and have been very happy with the results. I am now in my mid-seventies, playing golf on average 3 times a week and I no longer need to take painkillers before each game.

In 2018, I needed a total hip replacement, and Sarah’s knowledge of physiotherapy, and her training experience at the Horder Clinic , proved invaluable. She made sure that I got fit before the operation, and supervised my recovery, with the result that I was back driving my car in 2 weeks and playing golf again in 9 weeks.

Lessons with Sarah are always enjoyable, she works you hard but not too hard, and always with consideration for your individual capabilities. Her mission is to keep us oldies active and mobile so we can enjoy our hobbies. I have no hesitation in recommending her services.

Roger