Pilates
Can Do Martial Arts are now pleased to be able to offer Pilates Training in Oxfordshire - Abingdon and Blewbury.
Pilates is an excellent way to improve the way you train as well as helping with back pain and mis-alignments within the body. It is a fantastic complementary form of training to all other exercise including Martial Arts.
New members will need to have a private one-to-one introduction/assessment session before joining the weekly classes. There are only up to 12 people in each class ensuring individual attention and that members get the most out of each session. Classes are booked in 6 week blocks.
Classes are as follows:
| DAY | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7-8pm | Abingdon School |
| Tuesday | 1-2pm | Trinity Church Hall |
| Tuesday | 7 -8pm | Downland Dance Studio, Abingdon |
| Wednesday | 1-2pm | WHLTC, Abingdon |
| Thursday | 7:15-8:15pm | Blewbury Primary School |
Private one-to-one sessions are also available. These can include a full postural assessment and analysis. Specific exercises and a progressive programme can then be tailor made to meet client needs.
Virginia Richardson
has been involved in the health and fitness industry for the last 10 years as a freelance instructor/trainer teaching high impact exercise classes to adults as well as personal training and teaching martial arts.She studied at Canterbury Christ Church University, gaining a degree in Science and Sports Science as well as various coaching qualifications and Sports Massage Therapy, she has also worked in Event Management for 6 years. She is the co-owner of Can Do Martial Arts and has a 1st Dan (Black Belt) in Karate.
Virginia trained with Pilates Training Solutions where the training programme had a specific clinical focus and emphasised the role of Pilates in injury prevention and rehabilitation. As part of the programme she studied spinal pathologies and postural analysis and is able to advise clients on specific programmes and moves that will benefit them according to their needs.
Virginia has completed the CYQ Level 3 in Pilates and offers classes that are mat classes based on Josef Pilates original 34 moves. Small equipment such as Pilates balls, resistance bands, Pilates circles and foam rollers are also incorporated into the classes.
To register your interest in a CDMA Pilates Class please complete the contact form below:
