Last updated on February 9th, 2021 at 12:23 pm
About Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balancing and strengthening the body evenly, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing. Great for improving posture and flexibility, it’s suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Watch Here
Find a space and stretch out with Gemma, as she guides you through her Introduction to Pilates on Tuesday 9th February at 11:30am
When participating in any exercise there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in any of the exercises on this website, you agree that you do so at your own risk. St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the instructors in the videos do not accept responsibility for any injury or accident incurred as a result of following the exercise videos.
About Gemma
Gemma is a Sports Development Professional and has been working for St Helens Council for 17 years. Her goal is to get ‘more people, more active, more often’. Working in partnership with local sports clubs and National Governing Bodies, Gemma aims to improve facilities, upskill coaches and volunteers and provide sustainable opportunities for people to take part in sport and physical activity.
If you enjoyed this session you can connect with the St Helens Sports Development Team on Facebook, Twitter and the St Helens Council website
Beginner Pilates is every Wednesday 5-5.30pm on Zoom (Free to attend). Email GemmaIreland@sthelens.gov.uk for the Zoom link and passcodes.
St Helens Sports Development Team also deliver local programmes, aimed at supporting people who are currently inactive, to take their first steps into a more active lifestyle. These include our popular Couch to 5k, Beginner Fitness and Pilates, Fit Forever sessions aimed at older adults and a varied programme for young people too!
