I am a horse
riding teacher and have been taking Pilates classes with Gillian
for the last 4 months. I could feel the difference in my back
within the first month but now the difference is visible. I am
sitting much straighter through my back for much longer lengths
of time and without feeling any pain or stiffness, which has
been hugely helpful for improving my position in the saddle! Now
I feel I can really push myself in the classes and I'm sure my
body will continue to feel the benefits from Pilates!
G B
I had an
uncomfortable pregnancy and birth with our first daughter. I
took up weekly Pilates sessions with Gillian Greenwood, became
pregnant again, continued lessons throughout my pregnancy and
this time had a much easier birth. I regained my figure,
including my tummy muscles, much quicker this time round and
achieved a flatter tummy. I have proved to myself that taking
Pilates classes with Gillian makes pregnancy, giving birth and
post-natal recovery easier. I still continue my weekly Pilates
lessons with Gillian. The classes make me feel and look
better.
Geraldine Mitchell, 39, London
At 79, I was all too aware
that my body was slowly seizing up. My brother recommended
Pilates and a friend recommended Gillian. After my first private
class I was surprised at how light my body felt. After five
classes I can feel that I am recovering flexibility and breathe
more easily. Thank you.
GFW
Thank you for your help over the last year. I much appreciated
it and can only say that it has greatly helped me to stay in
shape towards the end of my pregnancy and to get back in shape
afterwards.
T D-M
Having experienced a
difficult birth with my first baby, I took up Pilates with
Gillian three months into my second pregnancy. I experienced
less backache during the pregnancy, and not only did I have a
wonderfully easy and straightforward birth second time around,
but the recovery was so much quicker. I know Gillian had helped
me to strengthen my back and improve my posture and core
stability. This meant not only recovering my figure and getting
a flat stomach (which I hadn't had since before the first
birth!) but also meant easier and more comfortable positioning
when breast feeding and carrying the baby. I have continued
Pilates with Gillian because it is an investment in the health
of my body - Heather Richards mother to two boys, Fulham, London.