What is Chair Pilates?
Staying strong, steady and independent matters at every age, and Chair Pilates is one of the most accessible ways to work on it. Using a chair for support, you can build strength, balance and mobility while seated or standing nearby, without ever needing to get down onto the floor. Our friendly, small-group Chair Pilates classes in Chandler’s Ford and Ampfield can help you improve your:
- Strength and stability
- Balance and confidence
- Mobility and flexibility
- Posture and body awareness
- Ability to keep doing everyday activities independently
You do not need any previous Pilates experience. Your instructor will explain each exercise clearly, provide alternatives where needed and help you work at a pace that feels right for you.
Why Choose
goPhysio
Following an accident in 2018 I have been supported and helped by the staff at goPhysio and through them have kept mobile. If it was not for their help I would now be in a care home and have a very restricted miserable life.
J. EDWARDS
Who is Chair Pilates for?
A welcoming class adapted to your starting point
Chair Pilates may be right for you if you:
- Find it difficult to get down onto or up from the floor
- Feel stiff, less mobile or less confident with exercise
- Would like to improve your balance
- Are returning to activity after an illness, injury or period of inactivity
- Want a gentle but effective way to build strength
- Prefer a small, sociable class with individual support
- Want to remain active and independent as you get older
Many exercises are completed while seated, with the chair also used to provide support and stability during suitable standing exercises. You can work at your own level, and exercises can be adapted to suit your mobility and confidence.
Chair Pilates or Positive Steps? Both classes provide a friendly, supportive way to stay active, but they offer slightly different styles of exercise.
- Chair Pilates focuses on controlled Pilates movements, posture, core strength, mobility and balance, with the chair used for support.
- Positive Steps uses a wider variety of strength, balance and fitness exercises, often in a circuit-style format.
If you are unsure which class would suit you best, our team will be happy to help. Some people enjoy doing both!
The Benefits
Try your first Chair Pilates class for free
Our Chair Pilates classes are small, friendly and suitable for beginners. All equipment is provided, so simply wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear that you can move easily in. Classes are available at our Chandler’s Ford clinic and at Ampfield Meadows. Visit our live timetable for the latest class times, locations and availability.
Your first class is free, giving you the opportunity to meet the instructor, experience the class and decide whether Chair Pilates feels right for you. After your free class, you can pay:
- £15 per class
- £135 for a ten-class pass
Book your free first class – Call our friendly team on 023 8025 3317, email mail@gophysiotherapy.co.uk
Still unsure whether Chair Pilates is suitable for you? Call us on 023 8025 3317 and we will help you choose the right place to start.