Pilates in Reading
Pilates started becoming popular in the UK relatively recently - during the 2010's. However, it was created in the 1920's by Joseph Pilates in New York. It was used almost solely by professional sports people and dancers until Joseph's death in 1967. Pilates has gradually grown in recognition and lessons have been available in Reading since the 1990's. Today, there are a number of Pilates teachers in Berkshire.
Qualifications vary enormously. Some teachers have only 2 days of formal training. Professional teachers normally train for 6 months and undergo annual training programs to maintain their qualification. Use of the word "Pilates" is not controlled by a single governing body, so when you select your teacher, ask what qualifications they hold and how long they trained for.
Prices are usually around £10-20 per person for a 1-hour group mat class; around £35-50 for private one-to-one sessions without machines and; £60-80 for one-to-one sessions with machines.
Where to learn Pilates in Reading
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Original Pilates - Sophia is currently teaching at the Original Pilates studio in Goring, serving the villages and towns north of Reading (Wallingford, Cholsey, Streatley, Goring, Pangbourne etc.).
Contact Sophia to book your session. -
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Power Of Pilates - This studio is located in Lower Earley, Reading and has machines including reformer, tower, springboard and chair.
www.powerofpilates.co.uk
Telephone: 0118 9623826 -
AC Fitness Training - This is a fitness service located in Sulhamstead Hill, Reading that offers Pilates mat classes and fitness training.
www.acpilates.co.uk
Telephone: 07754 598627
