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Improve your fitness and wellbeing with TJ Pilates and Fitness. Based in Gloucester, TJ offer a comprehensive range of classes and private instruction. Get in touch today to discover how Pilates can improve your wellbeing, core strength and overall fitness.

 
“I have been attending classes with Teresa for over 5 years. They are not only fun but informative on the ways of the body and muscles enabling you to work to the best of your abilities and get the most from each class. I wouldn’t be without my weekly dose of Pilates; it helps my mind and body. It’s not just a run of the mill Pilate’s class.”
— Karen Likeman
 
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Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility, muscular strength and endurance movements. It emphasises proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. Pilates is named after its creator, Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercises in the 1920s. It has been proven to be an excellent method of exercise to rehabilitate the body and to help with the stress of modern living on our bodies.

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I have been interested in health and fitness for most of my life, starting in my teens, I have a passion for the great outdoors, mountains in particular, to which I have trekked many mountains. I enjoy practicing Pilates, running, cycling, and spending time with my family and Grandchildren.​

 

With an extensive range of Pilate’s qualifications, including Level 3 Pilates teacher and the GP referral in exercise qualification. I’ve trained and attended extensive workshops in Europe in London.

 

With passion and enthusiasm, I’m keen to continue to develop my knowledge and teaching skills by attending regular courses and workshops. With my enthusiasm, coupled with motivational techniques, I ensure that pilates is never dull.

 

Exercises for you to try

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SPINE TWIST
SPINE TWIST

This exercise develops strength in the spine and trims the waist.It improves the ability to engage spinal rotation through recruitment of the abdominals. It requires precision and control of the oblique muscles on both sides of the waist.

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SPINE STRETCH
SPINE STRETCH

This exercise aims actively to mobilise the entire spine, encouraging support from abdominals and awareness of lateral breathing. It is a great stretch for the back and the hamstrings, but more importantly it is a deep abdominal exercise.

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LEG PULL PRONE
LEG PULL PRONE

1. Start on your knees. Place your hands on the floor in front of you, fingers pointing straight ahead. Keep your arms straight but don’t lock the elbows. 2. Recruit your abdominals and lengthen your spine then extend through the top of the head as you lean forward to put your weight on your hands.

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SHOULDER BRIDGE
SHOULDER BRIDGE

This exercise develops spinal mobility as well as tones the buttocks, pelvic and core stability and strength. Maintain stillness in your pelvis throughout. Imagine you are under water and use the resistance to make your movements precise.

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