Pilates Studio Training

Training with Michael King in Richmond

on the Half Cadillac

Joseph Pilates on the Reformer

The Wunda Chair

The Arc Barrel

The Cadillac (trapeze table)

Since I purchased a reformer and half cadillac (tower) in 2009 my understanding of pilates and my teaching has really evolved.

Joseph Pilates designed the equipment himself and his exercises for the mat have evolved from the reformer and the other big pieces of equipment such as the cadillac, chair and barrel. Once you experience the studio equipment for yourself you begin to understand more fully how to get the most out of each exercise and you can then apply that to your mat work. For example in a mat class I often say "imagine that you have spring attached to your arms"- on the reformer and the cadillac you are holding onto those springs! By using the springs for resistance throughout the session you will feel the whole of your body working and really challenge yourself. The use of springs doesn't just act to make exercises harder, it also can support you and is especially beneficial when trying to master rolling work.

I would recommend everyone to come along and give a studio session a try, even just as a one off treat because in one hour you will feel your grasp of pilates really strengthen as we perform your regular mat work exercises on the equipment. It makes your body feel really strong and connected and you can take those new sensations away and apply them in your matwork class.

If you are lucky enough to be able to do one to ones regularly you will experience hundreds of exercises that can be performed on the equipment. We now have all the pieces shown here on the left in our home studio in Chorlton (don't be put off by the pictures, we start with the basics!)

We also do small group classes of up to 4 at the studio which costs £15 per hour, they are lots of fun and fantastic value for money.

Contact energyflowfitness for more information on booking.