How to get the most out of your Pilates classes

A lot of thought, care and preparation goes into our Pilates classes at goPhysio in Chandlers Ford. We want to provide classes that will help you not only physically, but give you time to focus on yourself and is something to look forward to and enjoy doing.


There are a few things you can do to get the most from your classes too.

Pilates Instructor Francesca, shares her top tips! 

  1. Come prepared; Pilates socks at the ready, water bottle in hand!
  2. Leave all your worries and the stresses of the day at the door and turn your phone off so as to not be disturbed unnecessarily.
  3. Think of your Pilates as a whole hour to focus on yourself. Let’s face it, with the lifestyles we lead there is little opportunity for this normally. 
  4. Don’t worry about what other people are doing in your class. We will always give you different levels or variations of the exercises to challenge you and help you progress if you so wish. Don’t be concerned if you are doing a different exercise to someone else, we try to tailor the class to all of your needs. With our small classes, we are lucky enough to get to know you well, so know when you may need to modify an exercise, use an extra soft block or can’t get into a certain position and will help you accordingly. 
  5. Ask the instructor if you aren’t sure of something or you aren’t feeling the right muscle working. It may be that we can tweak the position you are in enabling you to complete the exercise with the correct technique 
  6. Why not try some pilates at home, especially if there is an exercise you are finding particularly challenging; ask your instructor to send you the exercises via email so you have an option to practice correctly at home or on holiday. 
  7. When making up a class why not try a different level to what you are used to, go back to basics or challenge yourself by going up a level. Just make sure you let the instructor know which class you are normally in. 
  8. Most of all enjoy the class and remember how far you have come from your first class to now. 

Reviews

What They Say​

Antonia Perez
Antonia Perez
2023-11-25
We got an appointment promptly, the appointment went smoothly. Very nice physios. 👌
Fran Helen
Fran Helen
2023-11-06
Really knowledgeable and supportive, with clear advice to help. I feel so reassured after this appointment, highly recommended, they really listened to me. Thank you.
Brenda Hinnell
Brenda Hinnell
2023-10-27
First visit and in urgent need of physio as really suffering from not being able to run. Lottie was very patient and understanding with a lovely manner. She worked wonders and I am looking forward to my next visit.
James Grierson
James Grierson
2023-10-21
Great first appointment, really listened to my problems annd thorough anssessment and have come up with a clear rehab plan to get me back on track.
Nuisha Russo
Nuisha Russo
2023-10-21
I had a really good visit to GoPhysio. I have had sciatica for two months and it wasn't showing any signs of improvement. Sophie gave me a thorough assessment and then provided acupuncture and ultra sound. After one visit my sciatica has almost gone. I am really pleased.
kay luffman
kay luffman
2023-10-08
Everyone at go physio is so helpful & friendly. I have been receiving treatment for golfers elbow from Hannah Gelder, and couldn’t be happier, I wish I had gone earlier! She explains everything well, and guides you through exercises etc. very amiable and makes you feel at ease. Highly recommend
Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
2023-10-07
They are a great friendly team who always manage to sort my sports injuries out. Can recommend them highly
Mark Dewey
Mark Dewey
2023-10-05
Go Physio definitely the place to go, came away feeling better and reassured and with a plan going forward.
Christine Raw
Christine Raw
2023-10-05
Very professional service and excellent treatment. Listened and gave good advice.
Kay Horton
Kay Horton
2023-10-05
I have been attending goPhysio for about two years. As a company they are very professional and provide a very good level of service to include efficiency and courtesy and are always consistent in their approach. This very much includes the admin /reception team whom are the first people you make contact with. My Physio has excellent knowledge and has assisted me with sound advice and ongoing exercise regimes which are achievable and realistic. This has supported me well in between appointments. Although always busy I am normally able to see Roz at a mutually convenient time. Thank you to all the team