PILATES CLASSES in EXETER
with Fiona Swan
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Welcome to my classes at beautiful Powderham Castle, Alphington Community Theatre Room, and online. If you're new or returning to exercise and looking for a beginner's Pilates class, I offer sessions suitable for all levels - both beginners and intermediate.
In all classes, the exercises are layered from easy (level 1) to more challenging (Level 3) ensuring that everyone can practice Pilates effectively and get the best possible results.
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​​​​​Pilates is a great way to stretch and strengthen the whole body. It's suitable for everyone, both men and women, and all fitness levels. The controlled and focused movements are an effective way to improve overall body strength and range of movement around joints. It's also great for balance and coordination, which become increasingly important as we age.
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Pilates is based on the 34 original Joseph Pilates mat-based exercises that allow all muscle groups to be stretched and strengthened, along with improvements to muscle mass, and bone density. Pilates is particularly effective in managing 'non-specific' lower back issues and is also a great way to correct postural issues. ​It can also enhance a wide variety of other sports and activities, such as golf and kayaking.
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​To ensure that individuals get the most out of my mat-based Pilates sessions, I offer separate classes at Powderham Castle & Alphington Community Theatre Room for beginner and intermediate levels. This allows me to keep class sizes small and everyone can start at an appropriate level and make good progress. See Class Timetable
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​​If you are short on time, I also offer online classes, on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8.45 am, enabling Pilates to fit around your lifestyle and use any Pilates equipment you already have. We particularly focus on arm-strengthening exercises using a variety of weights. See Class Timetable
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Alternatively, you may prefer a one-to-one session for a more focussed class. I have some availability on Thursday mornings for this.
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If you have any questions about any of my classes please get in touch. ​I hope to meet you soon.
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Kind regards
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Fiona ​​​​​​​​​​​
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About Fiona
Fiona is a Level 3 Mat Based Pilates instructor, with additional training in Exercise for Lower Back Care and Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions.
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Fiona enjoys working with individuals looking to manage existing joint conditions or those just looking to keep going for longer!
Qualified in personal training and gym instruction, Fiona is particularly aware of the importance of maintaining muscle mass and bone density and ensures that strength and resistance training are incorporated into classes.
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As an outdoor enthusiast, Fiona also teaches Nordic walking at Haldon Forest Park and is a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader.
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Fiona is registered with CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, and fully insured. Read More
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More about Pilates
Pilates is a 'physical fitness system' developed by Joseph Pilates, born in Germany in 1880. As a child, Pilates had various health concerns; rickets, asthma, and rheumatic fever. To improve his health he devised his own set of 34 mat-based exercises.
Pilates follows core principles where the emphasis is given to undertaking movement with precision and control, with consideration also given to breathing. ​Pilates is widely recognised as a great way to manage a range of common orthopedic conditions as it can help you to improve:
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Strength
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Flexibility
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Mobility
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Balance and Coordination
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Read more about Pilates and its principles.
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Customer Comments
"My Pilates technique has improved and my back is stronger. It's great to find someone who can focus the exercises to where they are needed." Darrel Bilverston
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"The online class is a great way to squeeze some exercise into my week. I don't need to travel anywhere and it's like having a brilliant teacher in my living room." Gillian Taylor
"Fiona's classes focus on the whole body and are carefully choreographed for all levels. She has a relaxed, encouraging manner that makes you want to give things a go." Miriam Smith​​​​
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