What is Beginners Pilates?
Our Pilates classes for beginners are available as 1:1 sessions in person or online, or online group sessions. All are designed to teach you the basic movements and principles of Pilates.
Pilates for beginners is suitable for everyone and should offer modifications to exercises to account for any difficulties you have.
If you are a beginner, have injuries, are recovering from an illness or have a lot of questions, a 1:1 Pilates class is for you! In a 1:1 Pilates class taken by one of our Physiotherapists or Clinical Pilates Instructors, we tailor everything to you as an individual. We offer 1:1 beginners Pilates in London as well as online.
These sessions start with a full assessment, whether it be postural or for an injury, followed by a movement assessment so that we can see how we can help you. Regardless of whether you are seeing us online or in our studios, you will then move straight away.
By the end of the first session the aim is that you understand some of the basics of Pilates and we understand how we can help you reach your goals.
If you are interested in doing an online beginners Pilates class, you can book here.
What is Beginners Pilates?
Our Pilates classes for beginners are available as 1:1 sessions in person or online, or online group sessions. All are designed to teach you the basic movements and principles of Pilates.
Pilates for beginners is suitable for everyone and should offer modifications to exercises to account for any difficulties you have.
If you are a beginner, have injuries, are recovering from an illness or have a lot of questions, a 1:1 Pilates class is for you! In a 1:1 Pilates class taken by one of our Physiotherapists or Clinical Pilates Instructors, we tailor everything to you as an individual. We offer 1:1 beginners Pilates in London as well as online.
These sessions start with a full assessment, whether it be postural or for an injury, followed by a movement assessment so that we can see how we can help you. Regardless of whether you are seeing us online or in our studios, you will then move straight away.
By the end of the first session the aim is that you understand some of the basics of Pilates and we understand how we can help you reach your goals.
If you are interested in doing an online beginners Pilates class, you can book here.
Why should you come to a Beginners Pilates class?
Everyone needs to know how to move and move well! If you want to get stronger or move better, if you skip the basics then you will plateau quicker which means you will not improve.
In a beginners Pilates class:
- You learn the principles of Pilates which means you can take this knowledge to other exercises
- The progression will be specific to your needs
- Ensuring you are safe
- Ask all the questions you want, understanding is key!
- Prevention and management of pain
- Postural improvements
- Active recovery from your normal exercise
- Learn the importance of breath
- Understand what your core is
- If you have an injury or are returning to fitness
Why should you come to a Beginners Pilates class?
Everyone needs to know how to move and move well! If you want to get stronger or move better, if you skip the basics then you will plateau quicker which means you will not improve.
In a beginners Pilates class:
- You learn the principles of Pilates which means you can take this knowledge to other exercises
- The progression will be specific to your needs
- Ensuring you are safe
- Ask all the questions you want, understanding is key!
- Prevention and management of pain
- Postural improvements
- Active recovery from your normal exercise
- Learn the importance of breath
- Understand what your core is
- If you have an injury or are returning to fitness
Who is this session suitable for?
The best thing about Pilates for beginners is that it is suitable for everyone!
If you are doing a beginners group Pilates class we recommend that you should be physically fit with no injuries, unless it is a physio-led class. If you do have any concerns, always flag up to the instructor any problems so that they can modify for you specifically.
However, even if you have concerns, a 1:1 for beginners is the Pilates for you. These are suitable for anyone with or for:
- Acute injuries
- Sports injuries
- Post surgical rehab
- Pre-natal
- Post-natal
- Back pain
- Cardiac rehab
- Respiratory rehab
- Cancer rehab
- Neurological conditions such as M.S
- Fibromyalgia
- Coccydynia
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic pain
- Prevention
Each 1:1 or class will follow a clear trajectory and you should be able to see how each movement leads to the next.
All you need to do is turn up wearing something comfortable and ready to move. If you have clothing which is better fitting that will help us to see how you move.
Who is this session suitable for?
The best thing about Pilates for beginners is that it is suitable for everyone!
If you are doing a beginners group Pilates class we recommend that you should be physically fit with no injuries, unless it is a physio-led class. If you do have any concerns, always flag up to the instructor any problems so that they can modify for you specifically.
However, even if you have concerns, a 1:1 for beginners is the Pilates for you. These are suitable for anyone with or for:
- Acute injuries
- Sports injuries
- Post surgical rehab
- Pre-natal
- Post-natal
- Back pain
- Cardiac rehab
- Respiratory rehab
- Cancer rehab
- Neurological conditions such as M.S
- Fibromyalgia
- Coccydynia
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic pain
- Prevention
Each 1:1 or class will follow a clear trajectory and you should be able to see how each movement leads to the next.
All you need to do is turn up wearing something comfortable and ready to move. If you have clothing which is better fitting that will help us to see how you move.
Get started with a Pilates class for beginners
Before your Pilates 1:1 class, you should always touch base with the studio. We have studios which offer beginners Pilates in London (Chelsea, City and Angel). If you have any medical conditions, make sure to send us your clinic letters or give us your consent and an introduction to talk with your treating consultant or other clinicians. This means we know more about you before you start and we can tailor your assessment and beginners Pilates classes from the start.
It is really important as a beginner to ensure you have a tailored programme with goals that you have set! These can be big or small but will mean something to you and will help you to see how you are progressing. Setting session goals can also help you see an improvement! .
You do not need a referral from anyone to start Pilates with us. We do ask you to fill in our registration form,so that we can make sure you are seeing the right person. If you have any injuries, we will ensure you are seeing the most experienced clinician for your concerns.
Get started with a Pilates class for beginners
Before your Pilates 1:1 class, you should always touch base with the studio. We have studios which offer beginners Pilates in London (Chelsea, City and Angel). If you have any medical conditions, make sure to send us your clinic letters or give us your consent and an introduction to talk with your treating consultant or other clinicians. This means we know more about you before you start and we can tailor your assessment and beginners Pilates classes from the start.
It is really important as a beginner to ensure you have a tailored programme with goals that you have set! These can be big or small but will mean something to you and will help you to see how you are progressing. Setting session goals can also help you see an improvement!
You do not need a referral from anyone to start Pilates with us. We do ask you to fill in our registration form so that we can make sure you are seeing the right person. If you have any injuries, we will ensure you are seeing the most experienced clinician for your concerns.
What are the benefits of Beginners Pilates?
Every movement starts somewhere and all movements link. Therefore, if you understand the foundations of movement, or the basics, you will be able to build on top of it and just keep progressing!
Some of the benefits you will start to be aware of include:
- Improved stability
- Improved balance
- Understanding of what your core is and therefore how to load it
- Improved mobility
- Understanding of which movements you can do to help your pain
- Postural awareness
- Prevention of injuries
- It is adaptable for everyone
- Improves your mindfulness
What are the benefits of Beginners Pilates?
Every movement starts somewhere and all movements link. Therefore, if you understand the foundations of movement, or the basics, you will be able to build on top of it and just keep progressing!
Some of the benefits you will start to be aware of include:
- Improved stability
- Improved balance
- Understanding of what your core is and therefore how to load it
- Improved mobility
- Understanding of which movements you can do to help your pain
- Postural awareness
- Prevention of injuries
- It is adaptable for everyone
- Improves your mindfulness
Why choose Complete Pilates?
At Complete Pilates we have a large team which includes Physiotherapists and Clinical Pilates instructors. Every one of our team has undergone extensive training to qualify and is continuing to develop professionally.
We collect objective data, which means you know how you are improving. Whether this be using questionnaires about how you feel about movement and pain, or clinical tests which are shown to be reliable, it is important that you can see as well as feel how well you are doing.
At Complete we will also link in with anyone who you are already seeing for your health and wellbeing. This makes sure we are all complimenting each other and working towards the same goals.
If you have any questions at all about Pilates for beginners or which type is suitable for you, please just get in touch.
Why choose Complete Pilates?
At Complete Pilates we have a large team which includes Physiotherapists and Clinical Pilates instructors. Every one of our team has undergone extensive training to qualify and is continuing to develop professionally.
We collect objective data, which means you know how you are improving. Whether this be using questionnaires about how you feel about movement and pain, or clinical tests which are shown to be reliable, it is important that you can see as well as feel how well you are doing.
At Complete we will also link in with anyone who you are already seeing for your health and wellbeing. This makes sure we are all complimenting each other and working towards the same goals.
If you have any questions at all about Pilates for beginners or which type is suitable for you, please just get in touch.