Julia teaches small, friendly Pilates classes in Stevenage and the local area, concentrating on achievable exercises in a relaxed environment.
She is a REPS Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor - Lower Back Pain and a Backcare professional as well as being qualified to teach Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac and Chair.
As well as Pilates classes, Julia also tutors trainee teachers while they undergo their supervised teaching period as part of the Body Control Pilates Teacher Training Course.
What will Pilates do for you?
• Improve your posture and balance
• Help prevent injury
• Reduce stress
• Strengthen the core muscles which can alleviate some back problems
• Work the muscles in the body evenly, making everyday tasks easier
• Complement other exercise regimes: running, football, golf, swimming
About Julia
Julia really enjoyed ballet and dancing when she was younger, not realising that many of the conditioning exercises were actually derived from Pilates. As she got older, she changed her exercise regime to Aerobics and Body Conditioning classes and eventually trained to teach Exercise to Music (Aerobics).
Alongside Exercise to Music, Julia developed an interest in remedial work and took a Diploma in Exercise for Special Populations. At the same time she started attending Pilates classes and could see the benefits of Pilates, in particular for those needing rehabilitation, so she trained to teach Pilates. Julia qualified in Matwork Pilates in 2004 and Reformer Pilates in 2008. Teaching Pilates is not just one qualification but is a lifetime learning process. Julia continues her professional development on a regular basis.
Initially Julia was teaching evenings and weekends, alongside her full time job as a project manager but in 2008, she decided to resign from her 9 to 5 job to pursue her passion teaching Pilates full time. She has no regrets!
Classes
Mondays
09:30 - 10:30 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
10:45 - 11:45 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
17:45 - 18:45 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
19:00 - 20:00 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Backcare
Tuesdays
09:30 - 10:30 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
10:45 - 11:45 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Beginners
17:00 - 18:00 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
18:15 - 19:15 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Intermediate
19:30 - 20:30 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Intermediate / Advanced
Wednesdays
09:45 - 10:45 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Intermediate
11:00 - 12:00 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
Thursdays
09:30 - 10:30 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
10:45 - 11:45 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
18:15 - 19:15 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
19:30 - 20:30 The Matwork Studio, Aston, Stevenage Improvers
All classes in Stevenage have a maximum of 6 people ensuring individual attention.
Insurance
Body Control Pilates Association
Julia is CRB checked
Membership/Registration
o Body Control Pilates Association
o Register of Exercise Professionals Level 3 Pilates Instructor
o Certified Back4Good Practitioner
o Register of Exercise Professionals Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor in the Management of Low Back Pain
o BackCare Professional
o Experts Panel EverythingZing.com
Stott Reformer SPX Max
Julia teaches one-to-one sessions on the Stott Reformer SPX Max. This equipment consists of a Reformer and a Tower system. The Tower allows Julia to teach the majority of Cadillac exercises and, when combined with the Reformer, offers many exciting new exercises. Originally invented by Joseph Pilates it has been updated for the 21st century.
At its most basic, the system can be used to provide either support or resistance. Where it provides support, it enables us to achieve exercises safely that would otherwise be too challenging. When we use the system to provide resistance, we can increase the difficulty of the exercises appropriately for everyone from people new to exercise to the most elite athletes.
The system uses springs to provide the resistance or support. These are selected according to the individual resulting in a personalised workout. We work in a 'closed chain' environment where either the arms or legs are supported. This means that muscle imbalances and poor biomechanics can become apparent and proprioception can be heightened
One-to-one sessions can be arranged at a mutually convenient time. The cost for one hour is £45
Qualifications
• Body Control Pilates – Matwork, Intermediate and Advanced Matwork Courses
• Body Control Pilates – Reformer (Basics to Intermediate)
• Body Control Pilates – Osteoporosis and Pilates
• Body Control Pilates – Pilates for the Older Person
• Body Control Pilates – Pilates for Parkinsons Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
• Body Control Pilates – Matwork Evolution
• Body Control Pilates – Pilates Ball course
• Body Control Pilates – Small Ball and Toning Circle
• Body Control Pilates – Chair (Basics to Intermediate)
• Body Control Pilates – Cadillac (Basics to Intermediate)
• Body Control Pilates – Low Back Pain
• Body Control Pilates – Level 4 Movement
• Paul McLinden – Reformer Mat, Pilates and Resistance, Tactile Cueing, Pilates and Rhythm
• Pilates Institute – Remedial Pilates, One-to-one Pilates, Intermediate Repertoire, Advanced Repertoire, Pregnancy and Pilates
• Premier Training – Certificate in Exercise for Special Populations
Service Categories
Pilates
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