December 2011

Pilates in Winchester article
Penny's article on moving to Winchester and her plans for teaching in the area
Click here to read on..........

October 2011

Hove Pilates Workshop
Sunday 4th December 2011at The Acupuncture Clinic, 143 Portland Road, Hove

10am - 1pm Core, Core, Core! - Concentrating on reviewing and working the core muscles, finding new ways to feel and use these muscles, checking technique and experiencing the freedom felt in the spine when the core is working well.

2pm - 5pm Pilates on a Roll! - Exploring exercises using the foam roller and Pilates band, looking at stability and release work for a fun and complete Pilates workout!
£25 per session or £40 for both.
To book please contact Penny on 07904 472605 or send an email.

NEW! Pilates holidays 2012
21st - 28th April 2012, Cortijo-Romero, Andalucia, Spain, price tba
A week's Pilates holiday at Cortijo-Romero, Spain's leading centre for alternative holidays set in spectacular mountains and enclosed gardens. The region is La Alpujarra National Park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, deep in the South of Spain. Furher details to come but to see the beauty of Cortijo-Romero and learn more about their holidays visit www.cortijo-romero.co.uk

September 2011

Flat Tummy Offer!
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 exptra cost. Responsibility is on the client to adhere to the diet and practice given exercises regularly.

Send an email now to sign up to this great offer!

July 2010

Pilates for Runners Article
Read this articleon Yell.Com about Penny's tips for Runners and how Pilates can help. Click here

March 2010

Nutrition for Back Pain article on pilatesunion.co.uk
Read Penny's article on managing back pain and inflammation through diet on this new Pilates website. Read here

14-02-2008

Ante Natal Pilates by Penny Little
(from Families Surrey East, January - February 08)

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 ante natal 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 ante natal 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

For further information please contact:

Penny Little
Core Pilates
07904 472605
penny@corepilates.co.uk