Pilates for Riders Classes & Courses

These sessions(either one-on-one or tailored for a small group) focus on the skills needed to be a good rider – good alignment, core stability, flexibility and balance. Although we concentrate primarily on strengthening the deep abdominal muscles that support your spine, Pilates’ exercises work progressively on all your other muscles as well. They strengthen the weak muscles and stretch those that are tight. Over time correct muscle balance can be restored and asymmetries corrected. All exercises can be modified or progressed to suit any level of fitness or age.

Equipment needed: Exercise Mat

Swiss Ball

Ball classes are becoming increasingly more popular and are absolutely ideal for riders as even sitting on a ball requires good posture and anything we do on it requires balance. They are also great for our general fitness, strength, core and flexibility. Balls open up a whole new repertoire of exercise options and add an extra challenge to mat work exercises. All exercises can be modified or progressed to suit any level of fitness or age.

Equipment needed: Exercise Mat & Swiss Ball

Ball size guide

Your Height	Ball Size
Under 4′11″	45cm
4′11″ – 5′4″	55cm
5′4″ – 5′9″	65cm
Over 5′9″	75cm