FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Alex's experience
is mainly from a dance background and she is highly
qualified within several disciplines of the fitness industry.
She has many years experience teaching these to classes, small
groups and to individuals.
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Pilates
Alex's
background in Pilates instruction was initially with Modern Pilates
but has extensive experience of Body Control, Stott,
Pilates Institute and Pilates Foundation. She
includes reformer, gymball and foam roller in
conjunction with more traditional matwork and elements
of ballet and yoga. Alex emphasises the importance of
technique when teaching clients. Correct alignment and
posture being key during any of the the prescribed
exercises, to promote core strength, increase
flexibility and to address any injuries or muscular
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Yoga
Initially trained with the Iyengar Institute, Alex
combines their precise and strong technique within the
fun, fast and powerful approach of the Ashtanga style
when teaching Yoga to either classes or individuals.
The emphasis here is on strength, flexibility and
fluidity as one sequence flows beautifully into the
next. The benefits of a powerful yoga class, such as
streamlining and stretching the muscles promoting more
energy become apparent very soon with continued
practice. Definitely a dynamic class, but there is
always time at the end to ease off and meditate, if
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Dance Aerobics
The emphasis here is on dance as the aerobic impact
intensity is dictated by the participant. Alex uses
traditional aerobic moves such as marches, grapevines
and knee lifts and then layer by layer they become more
complex with dance moves such as the mambo, cha cha chas
and pivot turns. A very choreographed and dancey
workout where the participant decides if they want to
keep it low impact or put more powerful leaps into it,
either way you are working out in a fun way, but
co-ordination is definitely required!
Dance Step
As above but
using the same or similar moves on or around the step
for increased intensity. Even more co-ordination
required!
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Body Conditioning
These classes have a little bit of choreography, just to make
them more interesting. Alex will take one, two, or even three
moves and link them together to target key areas such as legs,
bums and tums at the same time as toning the arms. The emphasis
here is on strength and balance as well as correct alignment so
we are effecting the right muscles. Equipment such as free
weights or gymballs may be used from time to time. Basically
Pilates speeded up, but keep an eye on technique!
Tango Fusion
Tango could be
described as "Pilates in motion" or even "a vertical expression
of a horizontal desire!" With husband, Anthony, Alex teaches
Tango workshops mainly to the corporate market
www.carryondancing.co.uk. Tango Fusion combines he key
fundamentals of Pilates ie. core strength, postural awareness
and balance and presents them in movement and often with a
partner which adds more challenge than the more traditional
Pilates exercises.
Synergy
Pilates + Yoga +
Energy = Synergy. Alex has devised this workout which
combines the best of both disciplines which are linked together
in sequences which link beautifully together. This is a
dynamic and powerful class which aims to strengthen, streamline
and stretch muscles for a complete body workout.
Adult Ballet
Traditional ballet
barre and centre exercise are presented in a fun class where
even the novice dancer can take part. Be prepared to work
the whole body in this class that increases strength,
flexibility and improves posture.
