Beginners Mat Classes
A beginner mat Pilates class is a low impact group exercise class that teaches the basics of Pilates on an exercise mat.
What to expect:
A mat Pilates class typically includes:
A warmup, either standing or lying down, a series of exercises, performed while lying on the floor, a closing set of exercises, usually involving stretches or standing.
What you need
You'll need a mat, comfortable, stretchy clothing (not too loose), and non-slip socks or bare feet. We do have some spare mats, but most clients prefer to bring their own. And bring a drink to stay hydrated.
What you'll learn
You'll learn to:
Focus your attention, develop your core muscles and tone your arms and legs.
Benefits
Pilates can help improve:
Posture, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility and low-back pain. breathing efficiency, and mindfulness, mental well-being and body awareness.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. However some group matwork classes may not be suitable for people with specific medical conditions, such as back and joint pain, injury, or a neurological condition so please contact us before signing up. Some may also not be suitable for people with individual needs, such as those who are injured or are wishing to strengthen post-op.
If these apply please contact us before purchase to clarify.
Pilates is a safe form of exercise, but you should stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort.
Mixed Ability Mat Classes
A mixed ability mat Pilates class is a low impact group exercise class that teaches Pilates on an exercise mat.
What to expect:
A mixed ability mat class offers a variety of exercise levels for each exercise, Caroline will modify exercises to suit your needs
What you need
You'll need a mat, comfortable, stretchy clothing (not too loose), and non-slip socks or bare feet. We do have some spare mats, but most clients prefer to bring their own. And bring a drink to stay hydrated.
What you'll learn
You'll learn to:
Focus your attention, develop your core muscles and tone your arms and legs.
Benefits
Pilates can help improve:
Posture, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility and low-back pain. breathing efficiency, and mindfulness, mental well-being and body awareness.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. However mixed ability matwork classes may not be suitable for people with specific medical conditions, such as back and joint pain, injury, or a neurological condition so please contact us before signing up. Some may also not be suitable for people with individual needs, such as those who are injured or are wishing to strengthen post-op.
If these apply please contact us before purchase to clarify.
Pilates is a safe form of exercise, but you should stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort.
Intermediate Mat Classes
An intermediate mat Pilates class is a workout that builds strength, flexibility, and posture for people with previous Pilates experience
What to expect
An intermediate mat Pilates class is a workout that builds strength, flexibility, and posture for people with previous Pilates experience. Intermediate mat Pilates is more challenging than beginner because it builds upon the basic foundation established in beginner classes, introducing more complex exercises that require greater strength, coordination, flexibility, and often involve multiple planes of movement, increased repetitions, or variations that demand a higher level of control and precision compared to simpler beginner moves.
What you need
You'll need a mat, comfortable, stretchy clothing (not too loose), and non-slip socks or bare feet. We do have some spare mats, but most clients prefer to bring their own. And bring a drink to stay hydrated.
What you'll learn
You'll learn to:
Focus your attention, develop your core muscles and tone your arms and legs.
Benefits
Pilates can help improve:
Posture, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility and low-back pain. breathing efficiency, and mindfulness, mental well-being and body awareness.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. However Intermediate matwork classes may not be suitable for people with specific medical conditions, such as back and joint pain, injury, or a neurological condition so please contact us before signing up. Some may also not be suitable for people with individual needs, such as those who are injured or are wishing to strengthen post-op.
If these apply please contact us before purchase to clarify.
Our intermediate Classes are only available to clients who have already attended at least one six session pack of beginner or mixed ability classes in our studio.
Pilates is a safe form of exercise, but you should stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort.
Over 50’s Mat Classes
An over 50’s mat Pilates class is a low impact group exercise class that teaches Pilates on an exercise mat or seated on a chair.
What to expect
Over 50’s specific Pilates classes focus on
Improving - balance and coordination through strengthening the hips, trunk, feet, and ankles. This can help reduce the risk of falls and fractures.
posture by strengthening the core muscles around the spine and stretching the hip flexors, hamstrings, and glutes.
mobility by combining strength and flexibility exercises, preventing injuries.
Pilates can also help reduce stress and anxiety by gently stretching and conditioning the muscles to metabolize stress hormones.
Low-impact exercises like Pilates can also help limit stress on joints while still providing an effective workout. Adding resistance will help prevent or improve conditions like osteoporosis or osteopenia.
What you need
You'll need a mat, comfortable, stretchy clothing (not too loose), and non-slip socks or bare feet. We do have some spare mats, but most clients prefer to bring their own. And bring a drink to stay hydrated.
What you'll learn
You'll learn to:
Focus your attention, develop your core muscles and tone your arms and legs.
Benefits
Pilates can help improve:
Posture, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility and low-back pain. breathing efficiency, and mindfulness, mental well-being and body awareness.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. However over 50’s matwork classes may not be suitable for people with specific medical conditions, such as back and joint pain, injury, or a neurological condition so please contact us before signing up. Some may also not be suitable for people with individual needs, such as those who are injured or are wishing to strengthen post-op.
If these apply please contact us before purchase to clarify.
Pilates is a safe form of exercise, but you should stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort.
Post-Natal Mat Pilates
A Post-natal mat Pilates class is a gentle exercise class that helps mothers regain strength and get back into shape after pregnancy.
What to expect
Core stability exercises: Target the core muscles that are affected during pregnancy
Pelvic floor exercises: Focus on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
Posture improvement: Help improve posture
Small equipment: Use small equipment in addition to the mat
Safe environment: A controlled and safe environment
Friendly atmosphere: A supportive and friendly space to focus on well-being, breathing and reducing stress and anxiety by gently stretching and conditioning the muscles to metabolize stress hormones.
Our small bespoke Post-natal Pilates classes are a safe and effective way to recover after pregnancy. They can help strengthen the body and mind and provides a space for Mothers to take time for themselves to relax and reconnect with their bodies.
What you need
You'll need a mat, comfortable, stretchy clothing (not too loose), and non-slip socks or bare feet. We do have some spare mats, but most clients pbrarefer to bring their own. And bring a drink to stay hydrated.
What you'll learn
You'll learn to:
Focus your attention, develop your core muscles and tone your arms and legs, reconnect to your body and heal from the inside out.
Benefits
Pilates can help improve:
Posture, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility and low-back pain. breathing efficiency, and mindfulness, mental well-being and body awareness.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. However Post-Natal matwork classes may not be suitable for people with specific medical conditions, such as back and joint pain, injury, or a neurological condition so please contact us before signing up. Some may also not be suitable for people with individual needs, such as those who are injured or are wishing to strengthen post-op.
If these apply please contact us before purchase to clarify.
Pilates is a safe form of exercise, but you should stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort.
Reformer Classes
Reformer Pilates is similar yet very different to mat based Pilates. Reformer Pilates is done using the reformer bed and is generally more intense and more dynamic than mat based Pilates. Extra resistance is added via the use of pullies and springs which form part of the reformer bed.
It is a full body workout that strengthens multiple muscle groups simultaneously, whilst easing pressure on the joints. Similar to mat based Pilates the focus is on alignment and technique. When using the reformer, we will build on a greater range of precise movements to give a deeper muscle burn, stimulate the core, upper and lower body. This class is designed for anybody and everybody – with modifications to suit all abilities.
Induction:
An Induction session will introduce you to the equipment, how to use it correctly and some of the basic exercises that you will find in a reformer class. The induction will be at a slower pace to provide an experience as to what to expect from a reformer class while still working the muscles!
All prospective Elan members are required to complete an induction to be able to attend a Reformer Pilates class. Reformer beds vary in their use and set up, so it is essential all Members complete an induction to understand the beds’ safety requirements. This guarantees that all Members have a basic understanding when attending a reformer class to ensure everyone benefits during the class.
Inductions are listed when spaces become available in classes. Please email antrimpilates@gmail.com to join the waitlist.
Beginners:
A beginners reformer class focuses on the Pilates principles-
Breathing, Concentration, Precision, Centering, Control, Awareness and Harmony.
You will progress through our beginners programme building strength, body awareness, core connection and familiarity with our state of the art MOTU flow reformers.
Dynamic:
A dynamic reformer class is a high-intensity Pilates workout that uses the reformer machine to target the entire body.
It combines contemporary Pilates with functional movements.
You can expect Increased intensity, a faster pace, higher resistance, greater variety of and more challenging movements.
What you’ll need
You'll need a mat, comfortable, stretchy clothing (not too loose), and non-slip socks or bare feet (preferred).
Please tie long hair back and importantly arrive on time for class, Late arrivals will be turned away and charged for the session.
Benefits
Pilates can help improve:
Posture, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility and low-back pain. breathing efficiency, and mindfulness, mental well-being and body awareness.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. However Reformer classes may not be suitable for people with specific medical conditions, such as back and joint pain, injury, or a neurological condition so please contact us before signing up. Some may also not be suitable for people with individual needs, such as those who are injured or are wishing to strengthen post-op.
If these apply please contact us before purchase to clarify.
Pilates is a safe form of exercise, but you should stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort.