Pilates is a body conditioning programme which helps build strength, flexibility, control and endurance – emphasising alignment, breath and development of a strong core.
Book early to secure your place – you won’t regret it!
NB: Certain health problems could preclude participation in classes. All new bookings will be subject to verbal screening from the instructor before being accepted on a course.
Beginners
This course will introduce Pilates principles during the first sessions and then will cover basic Pilates exercises thereafter.
Beginners/Improvers
Basic exercises with more advanced options for those who have been studying Pilates for longer. Pilates principles will be reviewed in the first session.
Improvers Pilates
Suitable for those who have been at beginners’ level for more than three terms or by agreement with the class teacher. The programme offers a mixture of basic Pilates exercises with progressions to take students up to intermediate level exercises.
Intermediate Pilates
These classes are suitable for students without injuries and illnesses and by agreement with the class teacher.
The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living Pilates Tutors:
Sherryl Chatfield, APPI Certified Instructor
Hannah Ford, Body Control Pilates, Intermediate Matwork, Pilates for Runners and Bone Health
Hilary Tucker, Body Control Pilates
The following Pilates classes will be held at the Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living.
Pilates classes are being held at the Letchworth Centre with COVID-secure safety guidelines in place. Strict hygiene measures will be adhered to in the building, with hand-sanitisers, scrupulous cleaning and social distancing in place. Further details will be sent to you regarding what you can expect after you have enrolled on the course.
Download the NHS Test and Trace App before coming to the Centre as you will need to scan the QR code before entering the buildings.
Hannah Ford – No classes on 26 and 27 October.
Sherryl Chatfield – No Class on 8 December
New class – Pilates with Sherryl Chatfield
During these mixed ability classes you will learn how to engage your core muscles to do progressively more challenging exercises. You will be facilitated to go at your own pace and at a level you are comfortable with. Any movement limitations or injuries will be accommodated within the class. More about Sherryl here.
No Class on 8 December
The following Pilates classes will continue to be run online using Zoom.
Rachel Luck – no classes w/c 26 October
Hannah Ford – no classes w/c 26 October
Online Pilates on the Ball
The exercise ball is a wonderful Pilates tool for improving core strength and developing the abdominal and back muscles. Exercising ‘on the ball’ – which continually moves slightly beneath you as you work – can also increase overall flexibility and mobility. And it’s such fun to do! (You will need to provide your own ball.)
No class on 27 October