JT's Pilates

	I'm Janet Tobin and I enjoy activities that keep me fit and healthy. Several years ago, I enrolled with a talented personal trainer who really helped me focus on developing my passion for exercise. I eventually took up Pilates. I was completely hooked and decided to qualify as a Pilates Instructor.

I now have	• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma: Instructing Pilates matwork
	• Active IQ Level 3 Award: Designing pre and post-natal programmes

Mats and equipment provided £12 per session or £60 for 6 sessions All venues have onsite parking
Day	Time	Click venue for map	Level
Monday	14:00 to 15:00	Kingswood Tennis Club The Glade Kingswood KT20 6JJ	Mixed
Monday	18:30 to 19:30	Tadworth Primary School Heathcote Tadworth KT20 5RR	Mixed
Tuesday	09:15 to 10:15	The Banstead Centre The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane Banstead SM7 2BQ	Mixed
Thursday	13:45 to 14:45	The Banstead Centre The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane Banstead SM7 2BQ	Mixed
Thursday	18:00 to 19:00	Tadworth Primary School Heathcote Tadworth KT20 5RR	Improver
Thursday	19:15 to 20:15	Tadworth Primary School Heathcote Tadworth KT20 5RR	Improver

Classes for all ages and abilities

I offer beginner and intermediate Pilates classes for men and women of all ages and all levels of ability and fitness.

I always keep my classes small, varied and interesting.

Mats are provided along with Pilates balls, resistance bands and Pilates magic circles, all helping to enhance your workout.

What is Pilates?

Developed by Joseph Pilates, Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on using both the mind and body to achieve optimum performance.

Pilates is a controlled form of exercise that aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve fitness and wellbeing.

Pilates not painkillers best cure for back pain

Taking drugs for back pain is largely pointless, an overview of research has concluded. Anti-inflammatory pills such as ibuprofen are widely used as a first choice for patients with lower back pain. However, scientists found that they made so little difference that most people would not notice the effect. Exercise is usually recommended instead, which for some patients could include Pilates, yoga or stretching.

The Times, 3 February 2017

Relieve back pain

Lower back pain can be a result of poor posture and the daily mistreatment of our spines.

Pilates exercises help to re-align your spine and strengthen core muscles.

Regular, controlled Pilates exercises can often lead to relief of lower back pain.

A great, fun way to relax and beat stress

Pilates is a controlled form of exercise that re-introduces you to your body.

The better you understand your body and how it works, the easier it will be for you to release tension, relax and beat the stresses and strains of modern life.

Pilates can be beneficial to people of all ages and levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes.

Improve balance and coordination

We rely heavily on balance and coordination for everything we do in our busy daily lives.

We require both static and dynamic balance to function safely and effectively.

The ability to maintain a controlled body position whilst performing a task is essential to our every-day functioning.

Coordination is a complex skill requiring good balance coupled with strength and agility.

Pilates exercises help to increase core strength, aiding balance and coordination.

Can Pilates help me lose weight?

Pilates will contribute to your overall strategy to lose weight by increasing muscle tone.

Pilates is a muscle-strengthening activity that can help you maintain a healthy weight.

My Pilates classes offer variety in intensity -
you decide how hard you want to work.

Pilates classes can be gentle or dynamic and offer a solid workout.

If you want to lose weight, combine Pilates with a healthy diet and aerobic activities such as swimming, walking or cycling.

Pilates Principles
Concentrate	Focusing on mind-body awareness establishes a connection with your body and you gain more benefits from your workouts.
Breathing	Control your breathing with deep exhalations as you perform each Pilates exercise. This helps activate your muscles and keeps you focused.
Centering	Paying attention to the core muscles will help all your muscles function and develop more efficiently.
Posture	Correct posture ensures you gain the most benefit to keep your body healthy. Perform each Pilates exercise slowly and precisely with correct posture.
Control	Control, rather than intensity or repetition, is key to performing Pilates exercises correctly. All Pilates movements should be performed with precision to gain the maximum benefit.
Flow	Pilates movements should be smooth and graceful. Try to exercise with the grace of a dancer or gymnast.