Pilates Instructor Nina Ingham, Poole

Teaching Pilates since 2008

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CYQ Level 3 Pilates Instructor

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Active IQ Lower Back Pain Instructor

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Pilates & Pregnancy Instructor

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Hog Instructor

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Reformer & Studio Equipment Instructor

I have worked in the Sports and Leisure Industry since the early 1990’s. I started as a Recreation assistant, whilst studying A level Sport Studies and City and Guilds Leisure and recreation. I worked my way up to Duty manager at a local Sports Center. I coached Trampolining and Gymnastics both recreational and competitive for over 22years.

I decided to become a CYQ Level 3 Pilates instructor when both my boys started school. I spent my week day evenings teaching Trampolining and Gymnastics, but decided on a career change.

I have been involved with Pilates since it became popular in the UK in early 2001, teaching since 2008. As an ex-gymnast with lower back pain and degenerate knees, I benefited from regular Pilates classes. I found that it was reducing the amount of lower back pain I was getting and my posture had improved. I was more aware of my body, how I stood, walked, sat and slept.

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Qualifications

I trained and qualified with Pilates Training Solutions Belinda Buttery (PG. Dip Exercise Science. HND NPL Master Pract Cert Ed) and Claire Worman (B.SC Osteopathy. BSc. Sports Science.) Pilates Training Solutions bring the latest research from the clinical field into the world of Pilates.

I am also qualified to take Pilates and Pregnancy classes, tutored by Helen Carpenter-Waters, (Director UK Fitness Academy). Small Equipment Instructor and Studio Equipment Instructor.

Active IQ Level 4 Lower Back Pain Management Instructor. Training people to Manage Lower Back Pain, looking at lifestyle and postural analysis, designing a programme specifically for them to alleviate the amount of pain, and achieving personal goals, i.e. return to work. This is always on a one to one basis.

After qualifying as a level 3 instructor, and now Active IQ Level 4 Lower Back Pain Management Instructor, Small Equipment, Large Equipment and Studio Equipment, I offer Pilates classes for Group Mat Work, Small Groups, One to One, Pregnancy and Pilates, Small and Large Studio Equipment and reformer.

I run Body Shape Pilates, which opened the first purpose built Pilates Studio in Dorset 2012. Body Shape Pilates has a purpose built Pilates Studio in St.Clements Road, Parkstone, Poole.

I completed a workshop to become an Equilates instructor. Equilates is a series of prescribed exercises to enhance Rider and Horse Synergy.

I also completed a workshop for Teaching Pilates to Children.

What is Pilates? “A lifestyle Change, Not just an Exercise Class“

The eight principles of Pilates.

1

Concentration

Concentrate, relax and feel calm

2

Breathing

Lateral, thoracic breathing

3

Control

All moves are performed slowly with control

4

Centering

Activating the core muscles

5

Precision

Each movement is precise

6

Movement

Flowing movements evenly paced

7

Routine

Practise regularly

8

Isolation

Isolate the muscles which enhance postural control

Benefits of Pilates

Improved concentration, more focused

Improved muscle control

Improved body awareness

Lowered stress levels

Improved flexibility

Improved muscle endurance and muscle tone

Greater joint mobility and increased bone density

Improved stability and mobility

Improved balance

More efficient respiratory system

More efficient lymphatic system( less toxins in the body)

More efficient circulatory system

Better posture and alignment

Reduced back pain

Reduced the risk of injury

Improved Immune system

Some Inspiring Quotes from Joseph Pilates

pilates on age:

A man is as young as his spinal column.

If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.

We retire too early and we die too young, our prime of life should be in the 70’s and old age should not come until we are almost 100.

pilates on breathing:

Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.

Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it. Since we cannot live without breathing it is tragically deplorable to contemplate the millions and millions who have never mastered the art of correct breathing.

Lazy breathing converts the lungs, literally and figuratively speaking, into a cemetery for the deposition of diseased, dying and dead germs as well as supplying an ideal haven for the multiplication of other harmful germs.

The lungs cannot be completely deflated at first without considerable effort. With perseverance, however, the desired results can be accomplished and with increasing power, gradually and progressively develop the lungs to their maximum capacity. (note: lungs do not entirely deflate with conscious effort)

PILATES ON INTEGRATION OF MIND AND BODY:

[Pilates] is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control over your body.

[Pilates] is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.

[Pilates] develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.

Concentrate on the correct movement each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits. Correctly executed and mastered to the point of subconscious reaction, these exercises will reflect grace and balance in your routine activities.

PILATES ON PHYSICAL FITNESS:

A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion.”
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.

Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing out many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure

I MUST BE RIGHT. NEVER AN ASPIRIN. NEVER INJURED A DAY IN MY LIFE. THE WHOLE COUNTRY, THE WHOLE WORLD, SHOULD BE DOING MY EXERCISES. THEY’D BE HAPPIER.

Pilates is mainly practised on the floor with a mat. Many Clients of Body Shape Pilates attend mat work Pilates classes utilising small equipment like rollers, small balls and bands to name a few. This adds variety and a little fun to the classes.

We offer Large Equipment Classes using Pilates Studio Equipment, Reformers, Cadillac Trapeze, Cadillac Reformer, Ladder Barrel, Arc Barrel, Wonder Chair and we also have a few Reformer only classes.

These types of exercise equipment have become such a hit in the fitness industry. For Example the Pilates reformer is an exercise machine that is used to incorporate the Pilates method for a more challenging and intense workout.

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The Reformer adds resistance in the form of springs and pulleys that allows the body to gain strength and flexibility other than performing the original method of Pilates using your own body weight as resistance. If you have never seen a Pilates Reformer, or other types of large Studio Equipment then you may be a little intimidated to lay down on them, as it may look like torture devices rather than exercise machines.

The traditional Pilates reformer, it is about the length of a twin size bed and the width of a regular sized dresser. You are able to lie down, stand up, kneel, or sit in any position on this machine. The machine contains many springs which provide the resistance as well as adjustable pulleys and ropes that allow you to perform all kinds of Pilates exercises.

Body Shape Pilates Large Studio Equipment classes are very small so you can get maximum amount of personal attention during your Pilates workout.

Body Shape Pilates welcomes everyone from the local Poole and Bournemouth area to their purpose built Pilates Studio. Contact us today to check Pilates class availability.