New Community hall hosts first Pilates course

They are all fans of Pilates and now Cloughmills Community Action Team is running a six week Pilates course for anyone interested in learning more about this popular exercise programme. Starting on Wednesday 12th May, between 8pm – 9pm at the new Cloughmills Community Hall the course is open to all and will run for six weeks.

Organiser Marie Connolly, from Cloughmills Community Action Team said: “The Pilates course is the perfect opportunity to try out a form of exercise that is suitable for everyone. The course has been funded by the Fit Futures Project through Supporting Communities and we are very grateful for their support.

“Pilates is a total system of exercises which is designed to build the body’s core strength gradually through balancing, stretching and correct breathing techniques. Although pilates is a physical activity – it isn’t a cardiovascular workout and in so many ways it is ideal as an anti aging exercise program.

“Lots of people take up pilates in their 40’s, 50’s and older and whatever your age when you start – you won’t have to worry about your body not coping with pilates”

Strengthening your body’s core improves your flexibility – stiffness and lack of fluid movement are so often associated with an aging body. Core muscles protect your spine and build bone density and strength.

For more information about the course please contact Marie Connolly on 07779 203 027 or email [email protected]