Fitness Classes....

Fitness classes at Wickers are on Tuesdays - please click...

Pilates 1.45pm - 2.45pm

Circuits 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Cost 6.00 per week or 5.00 per week of paying in monthly blocks.

Classes are run by Christine Carter:

http://www.christine-carter.co.uk/

PILATES

What is it?

Fitness Pilates is based upon the original Joseph Pilates exercises and ideas, and uses modern research and updated methods which make it suitable for a group exercise class. It is a controlled body conditioning that works in a different way to other fitness techniques.

Targeting the deep postural muscles, Fitness Pilates builds strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body, which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It's also a great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension.

What are its benefits?

It's designed to:

· Enhance posture
· Increase flexibility and mobility
· Build core strength
· Improve muscle balance and coordination
· Relieve back and neck pain
· Promote relaxation and rejuvenation

"In ten Pilates sessions you'll feel the difference, in twenty you'll see the difference, and in thirty you'll have a whole new body." -Joseph H. Pilates

Who is it for?

It is aimed at all levels, ages and abilities. It is a form of functional fitness that will make all of your daily activities easier -- whether you have a desk-job or are a training athlete!

A typical Fitness Pilates class consists of the following components and is taught to music:

· Mental and Physical preparation/Warm up
· Standing Fitness Pilates Functional Work
· Mat work Fitness Pilates Exercises
· Cool down and relaxation

What to wear?

The main idea lies in comfort for you and in visibility for the instructor. Wear something that is not restrictive of movement, without being too loose or baggy. Footwear is either barefoot or with socks.

3C's
Cardio, Conditioning, and Coordination

What is it?

3C's is a moderate to high paced group exercise class, performed in circuit mode to music. It's a fusion of modern aerobics and body conditioning, with an element of functional coordination. The class builds its pace steadily through a series of timed exercise stations to create energy flow through the mind and body, burning up calories and releasing endorphins.

However, unlike what you may have heard about any circuit training, 3C's isn't like an army drill. This is a fun-packed class, where you can vary the vigour of your physical exertion at each circuit station to suit your own goal.

What are its benefits?

It's designed to:

· Elevate energy levels
· Improve cardiovascular & respiratory fitness
· Build muscular strength and increase agility
· Enhance coordination and stability
· Burn calories

Who is it for?

3C's is suitable for healthy adults of any age with reasonable fitness levels. Your goals may include some, or all, of the following: losing weight, better coordination skills, getting in shape for a sporting event, or just improving general fitness.

A typical 3C's class consists of the following components and is taught to upbeat music:

· Demonstration of the circuit stations
· Standing 3C's warm up in the centre
· Two synchronized exercise circuits - standing/lying
· Cool down and stretching

What to wear?

Wear something comfortable and light that allows the body to optimally move and breathe, plus a good pair of trainers and a smile.