Chester Pilates by Physio
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Anna has been a registered Physiotherapist for twenty years and currently works as a Lecturer of Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool. She teaches on a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, which include "Exercise for Health" and "Falls and Frailty". In 2022 she completed her Level 3 in Pilates Matwork
My Story
I have worked as a Physiotherapist for twenty years in the NHS and recently had a change in career and began teaching Physiotherapy. I found that I missed meeting members of the public and began teaching Pilates as a way of meeting new people, and encouraging them to move more. I am passionate about encouraging people to keep active as exercise is so important for our wellbeing. I am friendly and hope that my classes are a fun way to stay strong, flexible and healthy.
Pilates for Health and Fitness
Pilates is a form of exercise similar to yoga, involving a series of movements which concentrates on core strength, posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, who believed mental and physical health were closely connected, and practising Pilates has been proven to improve overall wellbeing as well as general fitness.
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Why is Pilates helpful for the general population?
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Exercise is essential in terms of us maintaining health and wellbeing throughout our lives. Recommendations for adults regarding exercise are that we take part in 150 minutes of cardiovascular activity a week and two episodes of strength training per week. Pilates does not involve a significant cardiovascular component, but does help in the development of strength and flexibility essential for health
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Why is Pilates helpful for runners?
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In a recent study, trained runners who took part in a 12-week course of Pilates (two one-hour sessions each week) significantly improved their 5K time, VO2 max and the metabolic cost of running. So, Pilates can improve your running performance.
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Pilates also focuses on core stability, which is essential for good running technique and to help avoid injury. For runners, sometimes a slight imbalance in the body will go on to create problems because of the repetition of movements that you do when you run. Even a small adjustment in posture or in core stability can make a huge impact in improving technique and reducing risk of injury.
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Contact
Please get in contact if you want to know more about my classes and whether they are suitable for you
07342978290