energy flow fitness ltd.
Ascot
We were so proud when we opened the first pilates equipment studio, not only in
Chorlton, but the only Pilates Studio in Manchester back in 2009. Although
Pilates started to really take off in the UK around 15 years ago, the
traditional Pilates studio complete with its unique Pilates equipment has taken
much longer to make an impact in the North of England. But matwork is only
scratching the surface of the full Pilates experience, to really get the full
system as Joseph intended you need to come and visit us in our small Chorlton
studio where we work (and play!) on the full system. 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.
