David Lloyd

Pilates is one of the most popular exercise systems in the country.

The Pilates system is the vision of Joseph Pilates. Born a sickly child, he resolved to improve his poor physical health and spent his life overcoming ailments including asthma, rheumatic fever and rickets. He dedicated his whole life to becoming stronger and striving for physical perfection. David Lloyd Leisure offer Pilates for all beginners, intermediate and advanced people*

Beginners courses are offered at our clubs to enable members to understand the fundamentals of Pilates and fully reap the benefits when entering a Pilates Class.

* classes vary by club

The Pilates movements stretch the muscles and pull them into a longer and leaner shape, rather than forcing them to tear and rebuild in a shorter and thicker shape as strength training does. It also gives the whole body workout that challenges your body like no other exercise.

• ANYONE CAN DO IT - You do not have to be an athlete to be involved with Pilates. Anyone of any age and any level of fitness can do Pilates. Whether young or old, a fitness fanatic or someone who has never exercised before, you will reap the benefits.

• ALL ROUND BENEFITS - The Pilates system works the body as a whole and aims to co-ordinate the upper and lower muscle groups with the centre of the body. This has a dramatic effect on strength, flexibility, posture and co-ordination.

• DEVELOPS CONCENTRATION - Known as the intelligent way of working out, this technique places a huge focus on concentration and discipline. Pilates treats the mind and body on different levels. Because it works the muscles in the body equally, simple everyday tasks such as shopping become easier.

At David Lloyd Leisure we suggest that you do a beginners course first to understand the fundamentals of Pilates and reap the benefits when entering a Pilates Class.