About Me
Angela Byne
Dip Pilates
Institute Mem.SMA
I have worked within the fitness Industry for the
last 18 years. Initially as an Instructor to Music, an
aerobic instructor. I am a qualified Personal Trainer and I have studied
Sports Nutrition. I qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist with the Welsh
Institute of Sport 10 years ago. I have since furthered my training with the
London College of Sports Massage in order to achieve my Remedial Qualification.
I currently, have for the last 9 years, run a Sports Massage Therapy Clinic at
The Pavilion Health Club in East Molesey, Near Hampton Court.
I no
longer teach aerobics, but seven years ago I started my training to teach
Pilates with the Pilates Institute in London. This is a modular course, run by Michael
King. As it is a modular system I am
still studying with the Institute.
I have
already completed the basic Matwork, One to One (personal training) the
Intermediate and Advanced Matwork modules and the Remedial course, which
enables me to work with Physiotherapist’s referrals. I have also attended
workshops focussing on work with seniors, Pregnancy and specific courses on
knee, hip, shoulder and ankle. I have started my training in the equipment with
the Wunda Chair and Spine corrector, two of the smaller pieces of equipment. I
still have to complete the bigger equipment, the Cadillac and the Reformer.
These I plan to do this year.
My
work is a mixture of massage, Personal Training, and Pilates Classes. I really
enjoy teaching Pilates. I have seen the benefits it
can bring to your overall fitness and well being. It compliments our busy lives
and gives balance to our bodies like no other form of exercise.
What is Pilates?
The Pilates method was first devised in
the mid 20’s, and was one of the first exercise systems to hit the west with a
holistic approach to fitness. The current and ever growing trend in the
importance of body and mind may account for the growing popularity in Pilates
over the last few years.
The Pilates technique offers a unique
method of body control and conditioning – stretching and strengthening muscles,
whilst improving flexibility and balance. Pilates works in conjunction with
other exercise programs strengthening, realigning and rebalancing the body,
improving body awareness and reducing the risk of injury.
To fully benefit from the Pilates
system, it is essential to commit to regular practice. The technique will help
you learn to recognise your strengths and weaknesses, it will place emphasis on
strengthening the central core and using abdominal muscles to control
movements, where other forms of strengthening concentrate purely on developing
the limbs themselves.
History
Joseph Pilates developed the technique
as a way to overcome his own weaknesses; he was a very sickly child but with
dedication and sheer hard work managed to overcome this so much so that by the
age of fourteen he was modelling for anatomical charts.
He moved to the UK in the early 1900’s
were he worked in various fields of exercise, until he was taken prisoner here
with the outbreak of the first world war. During his time in the prison camp he became
a nurse and helped develop exercise equipment to nurse the other internees back
to health.
After the war he moved back to Germany
and then onto the US where he set up his first studio. He worked very hard to
establish himself and this paid off as he was appointed to instruct the Pilates
method to the New York City Ballet. The original repertoire consisted of 34
movements, but Pilates never formalised his routine, adapting the moves to the
needs of each individual. This is what we experience today a continual
adaptation from the original 34 movements to the modified repertoire taught
today.
The Key Benefits
·
Develop core abdominal strength
·
Help develop leaner body by lengthening
& stretching
·
Improve balance, poise, flexibility,
stability and more importantly posture
·
Reduce stress and fatigue
·
Works deeper muscles to build strength
& control
·
Suitable for anyone regardless of age
and level of fitness
·
Exercises muscles without placing
stresses or strains or tension.
If
you are pregnant or suffer from any illness or injury, you should seek medical
advice before beginning any exercise programme.
Classes at The
Spike Project
Pilates Group Matwork Classes
Wednesday 7.15pm & 8.15pm
The
Spike Project, Warren Rd
Central
Guildford
If
you have never tried Pilates before and would like to or you are currently
looking for another class to attend in the evening, this may be the class for
you. The venue is perfect.
Please note this is not a drop in
class, call Angela to check availability
The classes run in courses of 6 weeks.
Each course costs £54
Pilates Course Dates for Spring 2008 – Spike
Project
Spike Project Wednesday 7.15pm Spike
Project Wednesday
8.15pm
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
23 Jan 12 March 30 April 13 Feb 2
April 21 May
30 Jan 19
March 7 May Half Term 9 April Half
Term
6 Feb 26
March 14
May 27 Feb Spring Break 11 June
13 Feb 2
April 21 May 5 March 23 April 18
June
Half Term 9 April Half Term 12 March 30
April 25 June
27 Feb Spring
Break 11 June 19 March 7
May 2 July
5 March 23
April 18 June 26 March 14 May 9
July
Pilates Course Dates for Sutton Green
Village Hall
Sutton Green Village Hall Monday 9.15 &10.30am
Monday Monday Monday
7 January 25
Feb 21 April
14 Jan 3
March 28 April
21 Jan 10 March Bank Hols
28 Jan 17 March 12 May
4 Feb Easter 19 May
11 Feb 31
March Half Term
7
April 9 June
16
June