Solid to the Core Pilates is a Pilates studio located in Rickmansworth, offering exercise programmes that can be adapted for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. With a focus on improving posture, reducing back problems, and increasing strength and flexibility, clients have reported enhanced quality of life and improved performance in sports such as skiing, running, and triathlon.
Lead by Jo, a qualified level 3 Mat Pilates instructor, every exercise is conducted under her guidance to ensure optimal movement and results. Jo specialises in strength and flexibility training, improving posture and balance, correct breath work, strengthening pelvic floor muscles, and promoting relaxation of both the body and mind. These efforts contribute to reducing pain throughout the body, including back, knees, and hips. Sessions are offered in small and friendly group classes or one-to-one private sessions, allowing for individualised attention.
For those seeking personal tuition, one-to-one private sessions are available, designed specifically to help clients achieve their goals quickly. Each session is customised to address individual needs and goals. Breathwork for Movement is a programme designed to reduce stress, anxiety, and menopausal symptoms, increase mobility, and improve sleep quality. Professional athletes, including rugby players and runners, use this programme to enhance their athletic performance.
Stretch and Relaxation encourages proper stretching techniques and emphasises the importance of relaxation for recovery, reducing cortisol levels, and promoting better sleep patterns.
The studio also offers a signature Beginners Course, aimed at building a strong foundation in Pilates and understanding the six Pilates principles. “Mum & Me” classes are designed to improve posture, strength, and flexibility in mothers while their babies relax or play nearby on a mat.
Group classes are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a maximum class size of 12 participants. Classes are payable in term blocks, aligned with school term dates, although new participants can join at any time. All necessary mats and equipment are provided, and trial sessions are available.
To accelerate progress, one-to-one private sessions are tailored to each individual's needs and goals. These sessions begin with a consultation to discuss personal history and goals, followed by posture assessment and analysis of movement patterns to identify limitations and flexibility. Tailored sessions will then be conducted, continually adjusting and adapting moves to help clients achieve their desired outcomes.
At Solid to the Core Pilates, the emphasis is on facilitating positive changes in individuals' lives, promoting physical wellness, and empowering them to improve their overall well-being through Pilates.