Pilates with Geraldine 

Hi, I'm Geraldine and I am the owner of Pilates with Geraldine, a modern fully equipped studio close to the centre of Newark on Trent. Pilates is incredibly popular right now, with no shortage of classes and studios, but I am proud of what makes Pilates with Geraldine different.

Firstly, I am comprehensively certified to teach on all equipment by BASI Pilates - that means I spent two years training at the BASI headquarters in London learning movement anatomy, the full repertoire of exercises, and how to safely modify exercises for clients of different levels, including those with with injuries and pathologies, before passing a series of written and practical examinations. Unfortunately some pilates studios use instructors certified on a weekend in-house training course.

I am also the only studio in Newark to specialise in 1-1 sessions. I believe that much better results can be obtained in less time and with less risk of injury when the client has the instructor's undivided attention. I teach a different session to each of my clients, designed to match their needs and level of fitness. The first session is primarily an assessment, so I can get to see how their body moves and what their needs are. All the following sessions aim to meet the client where they are, progressively challenging them without overloading their muscles and nervous system with more than it is ready to handle.

Lastly, I am proud that my studio is a friendly, welcoming safe space for my clients. In a world where ‘me-time’ can feel very scarce, my sessions are an opportunity to focus on your body's needs without distractions or judgement.