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Pilates for seniors

Anyone know of a local Chiswick Pilates class for seniors?  I need to get back into it but can't cope with a boot camp.

Marie Power ● 1108d13 Comments

Did you get any replies?  Despite its strange name (it is named after the person who developed it) it is something that a great many Royal Ballet dancers used to teach after having a baby.  It was recommended to me at hospital when I had a back problem as a way of trying to gently return to greater fitness.  I knew and wanted to get fitter but throwing my body around doing something too active to begin with was a really frightening prospect.We initially had a teacher who would check that you were finding and using the right muscles for each exercise.  I got on brilliantly until we had a change of teacher.  It became too dispiriting when we were told as a class 'don't do this one if you have had a back problem'...There also ought to be some classes that you do in a chair too I would have thought.

Philippa Bond ● 1101d

My gym -- Everyone Active in Acton -- has several classes a week and most of the participants are seniors, like me.They do get booked up and you would need to become a member to stand any chance of booking a space.The trainers are very good, IMO.

Susan Kelly ● 1101d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO1xWxKBZFc&list=PLiAecv7YEF5j1Hy1Rf_pbVkeoFM8GLHro

Cris Bur ● 1100d

Thanks Susan.  I used to spend an awful lot of time at that pool but haven't even been back to see how it is since it was renovated!

Philippa Bond ● 1099d

Thanks Cris - that gives an idea of what is involved for those  needing to exercise rather tentatively!  There were also the occasional men taking part in some of the classes I went to - also recovering from injuries. I wonder if Marie has found something?   

Philippa Bond ● 1099d

No, I had no replies but will look into the Acton lead.

Marie Power ● 1098d

Ava does a lovely friendly Pilates class on Thursday mornings at the Buddhist Vihara – open to all ages but most are older. https://www.visfit.co.uk/

Jane Yettram ● 1097d

Hi Marie there is a Pilates class run specifically for people who are 50+ by Hammersmith & Fulham Council Adult Education Centre. It’s called Agewell and classes are on Tuesdays & Fridays at the Macbeth Centre just off King Street in Hammersmith so a short bus ride from Chiswick. It’s also subsidised and very good value. The next block of 10 classes start next week. You need to book online or phone the Centre and sign up for the 10 week course.

Donna Sleeman ● 1097d

I do group online pilates classes with a fabulous teacher, Vicki Kelly.  She has the top qualifications in pilates and teaches clients of all ages and abilities (she managed to get an octogenarian back on her feet and fully functional after a broken hip).  She is a genuinely lovely woman who is great fun and her classes are also really good value.  She charges just £6 a session for an online group class (she does several classes most days), mat work 1-2-1 is £40 a session and she also teaches 1-2-1  reformer pilates (she has her own reformer studio at her home in Hanwell), and that is £50 a session.  If you are interested Vicki can be contacted on 07740 862229.  Good luck :-)

Jackie Eastham ● 1097d

West 4 Gym in Sutton Lane North has a Pilates class on Friday mornings with excellent teacher, Anny.  https://www.west4gym.co.uk

Robert Eagle ● 1097d

Many thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Marie Power ● 1096d

Michael Mosley on Pilates:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rh1k

Philippa Bond ● 1062d

Not Pilates, but two excellent classes for older people , one is part of ballet for life at the musical museum , 11am on Tuesday , followed by coffee / tea and biscuits . The other one is Tai Chi at Danehurst community room, Brent Lea at 11-30 on Thursdays followed by tea/ coffee . Both classes are £3 each . Organised by “Hounslow seniors trust.” If you know anyone who may be interested pass it on . Very friendly , welcoming groups . Classes will be back after half term.

Maureen Yakoubi ● 1062d