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"I've always been keen on stretching regime, particularly as part of a maintenance dose after injury, and as away to avoid injury.

It seems the less you stretch the more likely you are to get complications like pulled muscles and reduced flexibility etc.

With busy lifestyles it is hard to maintain a weekly regime as a bare minimum.

Structured Pilates classes like Gavins', is a good way to stay injury free. Build your core strength and stretch those oblique abdominals.

Gavin, my only request would be don't take a break over the summer."

Philip Boyd

" I started attending Gavin's Pilates class back in September 15, shortly after having baby number two. At the start I found a lot of the exercises really challenging but I was surprised by how quickly I improved. Pilates addresses the main areas of concern that people have after having a baby, the abs get a serious work out each week!"

Gayle Baird

"I have a mild scoliosis and suffered from back pain on and off for years. Following physiotherapy I was recommended to try pilates. I was very nervous, mainly due to fear of further injury or discomfort. Chris, the instructor, was aware of my back problems and reassured me that stretching would help not aggravate my back. I found the instructions very clear and easy to follow. I soon started to really enjoy the classes, feeling stronger and having significantly less back pain. I feel like I have discovered core muscles that I didn't know were their before! The classes are good fun and I really look forward to going each week."

Emma

"I would have suffered from occasional lower back pain and would carry tension in my shoulders which I feel was brought on from the stresses of work. I have been attending Gavin's Pilates classes for nearly two years and I can feel the benefits and can't stop raving about it! I cannot recommend his classes highly enough. Gavin paces the classes at a level appropriate to ability and also shows us how to extend the movements. Not only do I feel the positives from Pilates, like a stronger core, but it is also my opportunity in the week for some 'me' time. I find the classes relaxing and engaging and come out feeling refreshed and ready for whatever else the week will throw at me. I'm very tall at 6ft1 and his classes have also enabled me to become more flexible- not only can I touch my toes, but can reach where my PE teacher told me I'd never be able to! Pilates has been the gateway for me leading a healthier lifestyle and wish everyone could benefit from it!"

Sarah Cummings