Pilates & Wellbeing day, 14th Oct 2018

August 30, 2018 by

Join Penny for a day of Pilates and nutritious food in a beautiful country setting. There will be Pilates from 10.15 – 12.45, followed by a delicious lunch provided by Thrive Cafe of Winchester, a nutrition Q&A and short country walk, finishing with more Pilates from 2.30 – 4pm. A totally refreshing day! All abilities welcome.

£65 for the day, including lunch, 10am – 4pm.

Venue: Tiebridge Farm, Houghton, nr Stockbridge, Hampshire

Places are limited so please book early
if you would like to join us. To book, please email or call Penny.

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New Pilates studio!

November 23, 2017 by

I’m very excited to announce that early in 2018 I will be opening a Pilates studio in Kings Worthy. I will have Pilates machines including the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair and will be providing one-to-one and small group sessions. Watch this space!!!

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Next Beginners Course January 2018

November 23, 2017 by

The next beginners course will run from January 2018 for 6 weeks. Please contact Penny to reserve your space.

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Flat Tummy Offer!

February 10, 2017 by

Ever wondered why you may eat healthily and exercise regularly but not be able to get rid of that little pot belly? Or perhaps you’d like some weight loss advice with the focus being on losing your tum?

Nutritional Therapist and Pilates Instructor Penny Little can teach you the right exercise techniques combined with the right diet, to eliminate bloating & fat around the middle and tone the abs.
What you get…..

3 x private Pilates sessions with Penny worth £45 each, plus exercise sheets to practice at home

2 x nutrition consultations worth £130*

Total price £265, offer price £210

*based on 1x75min consult and 1x45min follow-up consult over a 2 month period. If there is a digestive condition causing bloating then supplements or tests may be advised and these would be at an extra cost. Responsibility is on the client to adhere to the diet and practice given exercises regularly.

Send an email now to take up this great offer!

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New Thursday Beginners Course

February 10, 2017 by

Starts 14th Sep 2017. 12.30pm – 1.30pm on Thursdays in Kings Worthy. This will be a course aimed at beginners who want to learn Pilates to improve their strength and flexibility or to help manage a back or joint issue. After the six weeks you will be able to join one of my regular classes. Please contact Penny to book a place.

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Pilates for Runners class

October 8, 2015 by

New! Pilates for Runners, Wednesdays 6pm – 7.15pm in Kings Worthy. This class will focus on traditional core strengthening along with specific exercises to benefit runners, such as alignment work for ankle/knee/hips; hamstring & glut strengthening; pelvic alignment; back release and effective breathing. If you are interested please email me at penny@corepilates.co.uk

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Pilates in Spain 2017

February 10, 2015 by

Penny will be teaching again at the gorgeous Cortijo Romero, 12th August – 19th August 2017. Pilates twice a day, beautiful surroundings in the mountains of Andalucia, superb vegetarian food…. a great way to relax, meet new people and improve your Pilates practice. £660 for the week, includes everything except your flight. For more details contact Penny or visit www.cortijo-romero.co.uk

The courtyard

The courtyard

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Article on Penny’s Pilates for Runners

September 18, 2012 by

Read the article here written by health writer Loretta Flockhart.

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Antenatal Pilates

April 8, 2012 by

Pilates is a non-impact form of exercise which has become known for its beneficial effects on the spine and joints, helping to address back problems primarily through the strengthening of our core abdominal muscles. The role of these muscles is to stabilise our pelvis and lower spine, and when they are working correctly lower back pain is much less likely to occur.

Pilates is perfect during pregnancy, as the core abdominal muscles support the growing bump and help prevent the back from being pulled into a deep arch – which can lead to lower back ache. The pelvic floor muscles are also part of the ‘core’, and these are the muscles that are not only used to push the baby out during labour, but are also used as something of a trampoline by the baby whilst you are pregnant! It’s therefore important to keep them strong and supple.

As well as preventing back or joint problems, Pilates during pregnancy can provide you with an enjoyable and varied workout which will also focus on arms, shoulders, legs, bottom and thighs. Exercises are performed standing, sitting, on all fours and lying down (unless you are in your third trimester).

At Core Pilates class sizes are kept small – with a maximum of 6 in the antenatal classes. Any injuries or conditions are taken into account, and private sessions are recommended before joining a class so that any conditions can be discussed in confidence, your posture can be checked and you can be taught how to stabilise correctly.

The antenatal classes focus on exercises which: tone the abdominals and teach you to find your ‘neutral’ spine alignment (the healthiest position for the spine); stretch the lower back; strengthen the upper back, which is often pulled into a more rounded shape as your body changes; strengthen the gluteal muscles which help support the pelvis; stretch the calves, thighs and hamstrings; relax the shoulders; and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, teaching you also how to ‘let go’ of these muscles, ready for the birth. All exercises are performed with a focus on breathing, which brings relaxation.

In summary, Pilates during pregnancy will:

  • Support your lower back – and your bump!
  • Strengthen the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
  • Improve your posture
  • Help with relaxation and breathing
  • Help to regain a flatter tummy after giving birth
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Pilates in Winchester

December 4, 2011 by

Having taught Pilates in London, Surrey, Sussex, Italy and Spain over the last 8 years I came to Winchester in late 2011 to be with my new family and, after a bit of a break, started to think about setting up Pilates classes in my new area of Kings Worthy. Coming from a background of teaching matwork, machine-work, workshops and one-to-ones, with a variety of classes including Back Care Pilates, Pregnancy Pilates, Pilates for Runners and Pilates for Seniors, I had a lot to choose come when it came to deciding which of my styles to unleash on Winchester!

After initially taking over a ‘beginners / general’ class at Studio Yoga, Houghton, I decided to stick to matwork for the beginning ‘phase’ of my expansion into the Winchester area and soon after set up some beginners classes in Kings Worthy. Now that these have taken off (and have moved up to ‘improver’ level), the next step is to start some Pregnancy Pilates classes as there don’t seem to be many of these in the area. Pilates is so beneficial during and after pregnancy that I passionately believe these classes should be available to local women and in February 2012 I’ll be giving a talk to the local NCT.  Please see my article on Ante Natal Pilates if you would like to know more about this.

I also love teaching Pilates one-to-one and am now doing this for several clients around Kings Worthy and Winchester. The benefits for the client are so valuable. An initial consultation gives me great insight into the client’s needs, then a tailor-made programme is devised, and updated regularly.  Whether clients are recovering from an injury or just want to improve their Pilates and have their own specific programme, one-to-ones are very rewarding for both of us!

Being a Nutritional Therapist as well, which is a practice that treats the whole person rather than just the symptoms, I am often able to see where factors such as stress, inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and even digestive problems may be impacting on a client’s back or shoulder condition. Many conditions, such as arthritis and osteoporosis, do well with a combination of both Pilates and Nutrition.

My plans long-term are to open a Pilates studio near Winchester, with machines, where  I can teach more one-to-ones and small groups. I love teaching on the Pilates machines – they expand an already extensive Pilates repertoire and can make the work-out either more challenging or more adapted to a client’s injuries or limitations.

Winchester is a great area and I’m already enjoying teaching here. I look forward to meeting many more clients in the months to come.

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