ProPhysiotherapy Ltd. - physiotherapy classes in Wimbledon and Earlsfield

The experts

Our ante-natal classes are based on the findings of the latest medical research into why, and how to exercise during your pregnancy. It is so important not to give up exercising during pregnancy, and putting your feet up for 9 months will not help labour! Each participant is encouraged to work at their own level performing exercises to promote a correct posture focusing on core stability and pelvic floor strengthening, endurance work, and flexibility to ensure an adequate, healthy weight-gain.

There is no time like the present and therefore we encourage all ‘mum’s to be’ to start or continue exercising as soon as they can.

Firstly congratulations on the arrival of junior, but now is the time to focus on yourself and get back into those clothes that were last worn 9 months ago and are still hanging up in your wardrobe! Exercise after giving birth is vital to enable you to regain your muscle power and cardiovascular fitness and tones those areas that get increasingly hard to keep in shape after the birth. Exercise also releases feel good hormones, and let’s be honest, we need as many of these as we can get!

Our post natal exercise group focuses on core stability and pelvic floor strengthening, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and education and each new mother can work to their own level to regain confidence in their bodies. But most of all it is fun and sociable as you get to meet other mothers who are fighting to get rid of the extra few pounds of baby weight as well.

We recommend that you have had a post natal check with your doctor or midwife before attending, but usually we start at 6 weeks post normal delivery or 10-12 weeks post caesarian delivery.

The experts

Our ante and post-natal classes are run by an internationally certified Personal Trainer who has completed the American Council on Exercise ‘Pregnancy & Exercise’ qualification. She also has in-depth practical experience of working with over 100 clients while they were trying to conceive, during pregnancy and in the post-natal period. Her qualifications include: ACE (American) Exercise & Pregnancy, ACE (American) Pilates Mat Training, RSA Aerobics Teacher, BCRPA (Canadian) Personal Trainer.

Ante-natal class: on enquiry
Post-natal class: Tuesday and Thursday 14.30-15.30

All classes are in our rehabilitation gymnasium. We have a maximum of 6 per class so that we can concentrate on you all individually. Feel free to bring your baby / siblings as there is plenty of space in the gym and there is always someone on hand to babysit!

	Single class booking	60 minutes	�8.50
	Block booking	4 or more sessions	�8 each

Please note that we may charge you the full fee if you do not provide us with 24 hours notice for a cancelled appointment.

Joseph Pilates was born in Germany, in 1880. As a child he suffered from asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever, and he became determined to overcome his fragility and develop a strong healthy body. He believed that the modern lifestyles, bad posture and inefficient breathing lay at the roots of poor health.

Based on his experiences he devised a series of exercises that enabled him to improve his health, and to develop a strong and fit body. During World War I in 1912 he was interned with other German citizens in a camp in the Isle of Man, where he trained other inmates in fitness and exercises. Here the beginnings of the Pilates Method began to take shape.

Pilates strengthens, tones and lengthens the body whilst concentrating and challenging the mind. It focuses on building your body's core strength and improves your posture through a series of low repetition, low impact stretching and conditioning exercises.

It can be adapted to suit individual requirements, working the deep core muscles to correct posture, strengthen the back, abdominals and pelvic floor muscles and help recovery after an injury or to re-balance the body after childbirth.

It helps you to develop an awareness of how your body works, helping your mind and body work in harmony.

Genine Adam is qualified in teaching Authentic Classical Pilates which is the original method of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates himself. She has been teaching for 5 years, originally in South Africa but more recently in the UK for the New York Pilates Studio. Her passion for Pilates has developed from a lifelong interest in exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Over the years Genine has experimented with various exercise regimes in her quest to find the ultimate workout.

Sarah Jane McPherson is qualified through the Pilates Foundation UK as a comprehensive teacher and is registered with REPS. She is qualified to teach both matwork pilates as well as using specialist equipment and combines this with her biomechanical knowledge and understanding.This enables her to modify the exercises appropriately for each individual making it suitable for all ages, abilities as well as teaching clients who are pre and post natal. She started Pilates in 2002 when a Spinal Specialist recommended it for her rehabilitation after a biking incident. She currently combines teaching Pilates with looking after her toddler!

At ProPhysiotherapy our Pilates classes are on Wednesday evenings from 18.45 to 19.45 and on Tuesday's 19.00 to 20.00.

Please call for details about our saturday class - the times may vary.

All places must be pre-booked as the class is exceptionally popular and there is a maximum of 8 clients so that Genine has an opportunity to watch you all individually.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid the cancellation charge and to enable your place to be filled.

Prices Pilates

	Single class booking	60 minutes	�10.50
	Block booking	4 or more sessions	�10 each

Please note that we may charge you the full fee if you do not provide us with 24 hours notice for a cancelled appointment.