Pilates is a form of low impact conditioning exercise. Pilates evolved from the principles of Joseph Pilates, who believed mental and physical health were closely connected.

Pilates emphasises the balanced development of the body through strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. It also aids postural awareness and breathing control to help you feel relaxed and refreshed.

Pilates exercises can be done on a mat or using pilates apparatus, such as the Pilates Reformer machine.

Physiotherapy led Pilates is suitable for almost everyone, including those with musculoskeletal conditions. I also regularly see clients who do Pilates to compliment their sport as a tailored form of strength and conditioning and to assist in injury prevention.

The Allegro 2 Pilates reformer machine is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates equipment in the entire Pilates industry. It consists of shoulder pads, arm and foot straps (attached to a rope pulley system), 5 springs of varying strength, a sliding carriage, a foot bar and additional equipment such as the reformer box and jump board.

Endless variations of exercises. Exercises can be performed in many different positions such as lying flat, side lying, kneeling, planks, sitting, standing on the reformer and standing sideways to the reformer.

The unique 5 spring system means that you can add resistance to the movements right from the beginner series. Varying the springs number and colour will change the focus of the exercise, e.g. use of heavier springs will promote strength and lighter springs will promote more lumbo-pelvic stability.

Reformer Pilates can assist your Pilates technique as well as progressing exercises to a level that mat based Pilates cannot compete.