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What is Pilates?

Best for: Low-impact, mobility, and strength

Pilates is a postural workout that uses tailored exercises to help lengthen and strengthen your body. Pilates classes allow you to train your physique and improve core strength, making it great for full-body toning, strength and conditioning, and even building muscle. What’s more is that anyone can do it, regardless of age or ability level.

Just head to your local gym or leisure centre to find out more, or book a Pilates class near you online.

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Our Pilates classes

Looking for a local Pilates class but don’t know which is best for you? Explore the range of sessions available at our nationwide gyms and leisure centres below

Pilates

Level: All abilities | Duration: 60 mins

Gently train your body and improve core strength at our regular Pilates classes. Pilates exercises focus on concentration and muscle control alongside breathing techniques, allowing you to transition smoothly from one move to another, helping to build a more revived and resilient you.

Pilates Basics

Level: Beginners | Duration: 60 mins

With simpler movements at a lower intensity and slower pace, this beginner Pilates class is perfect for people starting their fitness journey, as well as older adults and anyone looking to build confidence. Offering a safe and supportive space, this is a great introduction to Pilates for beginners.

What are the benefits of Pilates?

If you’re after a low-impact exercise class that focuses on the mind and body, try Pilates. Pilates will help tone your body and enhance muscle control, while improving your overall wellbeing. You don’t have to have done it before in order to come along; Pilates is suitable for adults of all fitness levels.

Some of the main benefits of Pilates include:

  • Increased range of motion and flexibility – with a focus on concentration and muscle control, as well as holding positions for a longer period, you’ll soon notice improved flexibility and movement.
  • Greater sense of wellbeing – much like Yoga, these lower-intensity classes are offered in a relaxing environment, leaving you feeling restored and revitalised after the class.
  • Good for toning – if you’re wondering if Pilates is good for toning, the answer is yes! Using light resistance and body conditioning techniques means you’ll be able to build stronger, leaner muscles.
  • Helps improve posture and stability – regular Pilates practice teaches you greater body awareness, while supporting better posture and overall stability.
  • Strengthens your core – one of the key benefits of Pilates is how good it is for your core. Many of the exercises require training your torso, which will improve your overall strength and stamina.

Pilates FAQs

Is Pilates good for toning?

Yes, Pilates is excellent for toning your muscles, as most of the focus is on controlled, repetitive muscle movements, holding poses and using your core. Regular Pilates classes will help you to feel healthy, fit, and toned, particularly when combined with other forms of exercise.

Is Pilates similar to Yoga?

Whilst Yoga and Pilates are similar, as they both help to improve your overall strength, flexibility and mobility while having a positive impact on your mental health, too.

A subtle difference is that Pilates classes emphasise controlled movements and is more focused on strengthening the core and other muscle groups, while Yoga is centred more around balance and the flow of each movement. 

Incorporating one or both of these exercises into your fitness routine can help boost your mental and physical health.

Is Pilates a good way to keep fit?

Pilates may not be as effective as cardio-based activity such as running or swimming because you are burning fewer calories, but it will help you maintain a healthy body and encourage muscle tone.

What are the mental benefits of Pilates?

There are lots of benefits of Pilates when it comes to mental health. Pilates classes can help to improve stress levels and anxiety, allow you to focus on your breathing, as well as enabling you to feel calmer, yet revived following a session. 

When you go to a Pilates class, you’ll be able to feel the benefits of a full mind and body workout.

Is Pilates difficult?

Pilates is suitable for all levels of fitness and abilities. The exercises can be modified to suit everybody, from regulars to those just starting out in the gym, as well as senior and junior members. 

You can ask the instructor at your local Pilates class if you’re unsure ahead of the session, or find out if beginner's Pilates classes are offered to get a more tailored introduction to the routines.

What should you wear to a Pilates class?

You’ll be most comfortable in your Pilates class wearing activewear that you can easily move in.

Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water with you and a towel if you want it – we have plenty of water fountains in our centres for easy refilling before and after class.

Whilst you don’t need to bring anything else to the class as we provide equipment, you are very welcome to bring your own mat if you have one.

How many times a week should I take a Pilates class

Taking between 2-3 Pilates classes per week is recommended if you want to achieve consistency with your results. However, if you’re new to Pilates, you may want to start out with one Pilates beginner class each week to build up your strength and confidence first. 

If you’re doing other forms of low-impact strength training, this may also influence how many classes you’re able to attend per week, which is perfectly fine. Your instructor will be happy to advise you on how to integrate Pilates workouts into your routine to get the best results.

How much is a Pilates class?

How much your Pilates classes are can vary based on your membership type and the conditions set by the specific gym or centre. With some memberships, you’ll have free access to Pilates and other fitness classes, and you can also enjoy discounted rates with other membership types - including Pay-as-you-Go. 

It’s always best to check information on pricing and availability at your local centre, either by asking a member of staff or viewing the booking timetable online. You can also view our FAQs for more information on class bookings and membership terms.

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