Founded in 1985 by Heather and Martin Sampson, Pilates International offers the highest quality in specialist training and rehabilitation.
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Welcome to Pilates International Ltd
Founded in 1985 by Heather and Martin Sampson, Pilates International offers the highest quality in specialist training and rehabilitation.
Previously an award winning classical ballet and modern jazz and tap dancer, Heather trained in the Pilates method with Gordon Thomson at the Urdang Academy - http://www.bcpilates.com. Together with her husband Martin, a former professional acrobat, they combined their knowledge of Pilates, acrobatics, gymnastics and ballet, opening one of the first Pilates studios in London.
Pilates International has since developed a tradition of expertise in the field of rehabilitation and provides teacher training courses that attract students from all over the world. Our teaching and learning tradition, combined with continuous research and critical openness to new developments, has given the studio a considerable reputation.
Some use our facilities to rehabilitate from injuries and others join in order to become fit, develop new skills and maintain their overall well-being.
Presently, the Teacher Training Course continues to expand, with most trainees coming from dance or physiotherapy backgrounds. Pilates International has gained a reputation for training a global network of the world’s finest instructors.
The Pilates Method
Pilates is a system of exercises designed to balance the anatomy, developed in the 1920's by Joseph Pilates, a circus performer and self-defense trainer. His method was so effective that it has since attracted famous professional dancers and choreographers from all over the world.
The aim of these exercises is to strengthen the muscles and correct posture giving adherence to core stability and body awareness. Unlike weight training, the movements are fluid rather than jerky, stretching muscles to create sleekness rather than bulk. This is achieved with the use of specific exercise equipment that would not be found in an ordinary gymnasium.
Pilates is often referred to as remedial gymnastics and physiotherapists and doctors frequently prescribe Pilates for their patients to rehabilitate their injuries.
The beauty of the Pilates Method is that it lends itself to all levels of physical fitness and to all ages. Classes are tailored to individual needs and capabilities.
Pilates has proven itself for more than 80 years as a safe, effective and intelligent method of exercise.
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