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After spending 20 years working in an office, I found that the part of the day I enjoyed most – was my trip to the gym or the park to exercise and so, I decided the time was right to have a complete change of career. A couple of hard years studying and all the exams later, I finally qualified as a Fitness Instructor / Pilates Teacher in 2003.
I started Gently Fit when I moved down to Aldwick in May 2004 and since then have been passionate in educating and passing on the benefits of low impact exercise, especially the subtle movements of Pilates that are so effective in producing profound long term and sometimes life changing results.
Having built up a following of local clients, I now run several group sessions and offer a one to one personal training service if required.
The best and most gratifying part of my job is seeing the improvement that Pilates can produce in people who have suffered with joint and/or muscular pain. To witness the transition from “unflexible and weak” to “mobile and strong” is, to me, the ultimate in job satisfaction. I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else and consider myself lucky to have found “the best job in the world” – helping people.
After spending 20 years working in an office, I found that the part of the day I enjoyed most – was my trip to the gym or the park to exercise and so, I decided the time was right to have a complete change of career. A couple of hard years studying and all the exams later, I finally qualified as a Fitness Instructor / Pilates Teacher in 2003.
I started Gently Fit when I moved down to Aldwick in May 2004 and since then have been passionate in educating and passing on the benefits of low impact exercise, especially the subtle movements of Pilates that are so effective in producing profound long term and sometimes life ... (more info)
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Qualifications: Other Recognized Pilates Qualification
Website: www.gentlyfit.com
Telephone: 01243267020
Location: Pagham Village Hall, Pagham Road, Pagham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4NJ
Telephone: 01243267020
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| Pilates classes |
| Day: Monday 13th February 2012 |
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| Time: 10:45 - 11:45 |
Drop in cost: n/a
Block booking: £39.00 (GBP) for 6 weeks |
| Pilates style: Traditional Pilates |
| Ability Level: All abilities |
| Title: Pure Pilates |
| In this class you will learn the techniques of aligning and relaxing the body while strengthening the core muscles by using the original Joseph Pilates basic movements. The best part is that it’s easy to get started, even for total beginners. Wear comfortable loose clothing and grippy socks or bare feet.In this class you will learn the techniques of aligning ... (more info)
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| Day: Wednesday 15th February 2012 |
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| Time: 10:30 - 11:30 |
Drop in cost: n/a
Block booking: £39.00 (GBP) for 6 weeks |
| Pilates style: Traditional Pilates |
| Ability Level: All abilities |
| Title: Pump and Pilates on the Ball |
Pump+Pilates on the Ball©
The first 20 or so minutes we work with small hand weights and afterwards on the Swiss Ball. This class is ideally suited to people who have a little knowledge of Pilates/core stability classes and who have built up some degree of flexibility and strength. Basically the ball is “wobbly” so you will need to draw on extra muscles and develop new skills to stay on the ball. Simply sitting on it will have you working harder to perform total body strengthening movements.Pump+Pilates on the Ball©
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| Day: Friday 17th February 2012 |
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| Time: 10:30 - 11:30 |
Drop in cost: n/a
Block booking: £39.00 (GBP) for 6 weeks |
| Pilates style: Traditional Pilates |
| Ability Level: All abilities |
| Title: Pump and Pilates |
| Recent research in the Fitness Industry has shown that a 20 minute resistance exercise session, 3 times a week can help to prevent middle age spread. As we age our metabolism slows down and in turn, so do we. Therefore I have introduced approximately 20 minutes of structured movements with hand weights preceding the Pilates session. This part of the class is upbeat, fun and energising. Then we move on to the more gentle stretching, lengthening and toning Pilates movements, ending with relaxation.Recent research in the Fitness Industry has shown that a ... (more info)
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