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New pilates for Mums classes- click for info
We are looking for more qualified, fun pilates instructors to join the team. Call or email claire for details

Welcome to Herts Pilates

Here you can learn all about pilates, how it can help you and how you can take part in our classes in St Albans and Harpenden, Hertfordshire. A full range of classes is available to suit everyone, from complete beginner classes to intermediate classes, antenatal pilates and postnatal classes for Mums.  The great thing about pilates is that it's suitable for everyone.

Our pilates classes attract both men and women, some who are simply looking to improve fitness, flexibility and posture and others who are looking for firmer thighs, a flatter tummy or to strengthen their muscles.   Pilates is not as well known as yoga but has been practised for many, many years by dancers, athletes and everyday people wanting to get/keep healthy and in shape.  Whether you are looking to pilates to improve your fitness, strength or get back into exercise, Herts Pilates' teaching methods ensure that you'll learn whilst having FUN!

Use the links on the top right hand side to find out more about our classes, prices and qualified Stott Pilates and Pilates Institute instructor. If you'd like to know more about pilates,or our classes, beyond the information here, please don't hesitate to contact Claire on 07745 227 505 or claire@hertspilates.co.uk.

 Grow tall with Pilates
Did you know that we often measure half an inch shorter at night compared to first thing in the morning? Your spine becomes compressed through the day but thankfully extends whilst we sleep to recover those important millimetres!  Do some pilates stretches during the day to help extend your spine.  Walk tall.

 

Herts Pilates - In the community

We are running exercise and fitness courses for year 10 and year 11 girls who previously have not been very interested in team sports at school. The courses run for 8 weeks and include pilates, fitness yoga, boxercise, aerobics and aqua (were available) We hope by offering a range of fun exercise classes the girls from the six local secondary schools will see that exercise can be enjoyable, and will be inspired to join in more group exercise in the future.The courses are funded by the Big Lottery project.


Herts Pilates - In the News! Pregnancy, Baby & You magazine article....

"It’s important to use common sense when tackling jobs around the house, and you should maintain good posture in order to avoid back problems.

Pilates can be beneficial to posture during pregnancy, Claire Sparkes, an instructor from Herts Pilates who runs sessions for pregnant women explains “As your baby grows, your posture will change, and may cause misalignment in your body that can result in back pain. Pilates helps you to become more aware of your body, find your correct posture and alleviate pain. The exercises also help support the weight of your baby”.

Your expanding belly can also cause you to lose your balance more easily, so it’s clearly unwise to go climbing ladders or carrying heavy objects. Claire Sparkes adds “ Your centre of gravity will change regularly during pregnancy. You may also feel you become more supple due to the hormone Relaxin, so it’s important not to overstretch. Listen to your body and don’t over-exert yourself”

So get nesting by all means, but be sensible, eat well and know when to take it easy. After all, you’re going to need that energy when your baby arrives!"