STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates. Lindsay and Moira Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent over two decades refining the acclaimed STOTT PILATES method of exercise and line of equipment. The refined method resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation – making it one of the safest and most effective methods available. STOTT PILATES is recognized as The Professional’s Choice by studios, fitness facilities, fitness professionals and the consumer market worldwide. Main benefits of Stott Pilates classes: Longer/Leaner muscles & Strong core, Relief from Stress & Back pain, Effective Post-rehabilitation, Enhanced Athletic performance.

Classes are instructed by Gimauro Vitorio, Stott Pilates instructor trained by Litton Lane Training-Complete Body Movement, Dublin. Gimauro is also a Professional Dancer with training in Ballet and Contemporary Dance. He holds an M.A in Contemporary Dance Performance from the University of Limerick. 6 week course start on the 2nd & 4th of March, Places are limited to 12. Please contact us to book a place.

We often hear comments from men such as “Isn’t Pilates just for women?”, well…no in fact Pilates was started by a man-Joseph Pilates, who trained as a boxer and gymnast and practised well into his eighties. In recent years we have found a growing number of our clients are men who love Pilates not only because it is a great workout but also because it helps them in the following areas:

1. Increasing their game in sports such as golf, tennis, swimming and running. Numerous Pilates exercises work and strengthen the abdominals by deepening them for maximum strength while twisting with control. The twisting action of such exercises is key to building a killer golf swing or tennis serve. Pilates has been a training vehicle for many elite athletes who find it helps fine tune their performance, it is a well known fact that Tiger Woods has a private Pilates coach.

2. Women are typically 7% more flexible than men in their ligaments and tendons. Pilates’ focus on stretching, helps increase range of motion and prevent injuries and muscle strains. England rugby union star Ugo Monye who used Pilates to get over a crippling back injury commented in Men’s Fitness “A lot of athletes and rugby players are doing Pilates for prehab, preventative exercises, as opposed to rehab work after an injury’.

3. Better posture. Many men spend numerous working hours behind a desk or at the wheel of their car leading to slouching and poor posture. Pilates can help correct this problem and give relief to those suffering from back, neck or shoulder pain. Classes are limited to 12 students, please book early to avoid dissapointment. Mondays 9-10 pm at St Sylvesters Parish Hall, Malahide.