Feel great with Pilates this Autumn!
With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching we inevitably get that 'Back to School' feeling and that ever so slight sinking feeling...
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Testimonials
WELCOME to
PILATES in EXETER
with Fiona Swan
Welcome to my Pilates classes at beautiful Powderham Castle, Alphington, and online. I aim to help individuals practice Pilates to get the most out of life. Read on to find out why Pilates is good for you and how to get started.
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Helping to improve Quality of Life
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​​​​​​Pilates is a great way to exercise as the controlled and focused movements help to improve overall body strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The various exercises, based on the 34 original Mat Based exercises, devised by Joseph Pilates allow all muscle groups to be stretched and strengthened along with improvements to muscle mass, and bone density. Because Pilates focuses on all muscle groups working them evenly and effectively it is also a great way to correct any postural issues, as muscles that work together in pairs are brought back into balance. Pilates also helps to build a strong core making it particularly effective in managing 'non-specific' lower back issues. It's also good for many other common orthopedic conditions relating to shoulders, hips, and knees.
Make a fresh start with Pilates ​
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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.
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.
Alternatively, you may prefer a one-to-one session for a more personally focussed class.
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I hope you can join one of my classes soon - ​Find your class here
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Why Choose Fiona
​Fiona is an experienced Level 3 Pilates Instructor with specialist training in Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions & Exercise for Lower Back Care. To help with muscle mass and cardio-vascular fitness, Fiona is also a qualified personal trainer, gym instructor, Nordic walking instructor, and Hill and Moorland Leader.
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Fiona is fully insured and registered as a senior health practitioner with CIMSPA, the Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. See Fiona's qualifications.
​Hope to meet you soon.
Fiona
My Classes
Pilates Blog
What is 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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Testimonials
"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 is a great teacher, her 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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​​​"Fiona is good at tailoring the class to your personal needs and style, she is patient and encouraging. Highly recommended, especially for those lacking in willpower!" Lynn Wethenhall.
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