Pilates is often thought of as something mainly women do, but it has so many benefits for men too – particularly as we get older and staying strong, mobile and flexible becomes increasingly important.
You don’t need to be flexible to start Pilates either. In fact, that’s one of the reasons to do it!
Why Pilates for Men?
Pilates is all about controlled movement, core strength, mobility, balance and body awareness.
For men, it can be particularly helpful for improving movement through areas that tend to become tighter over time, including the hips, hamstrings, shoulders and back.
Regular Pilates can help to:
- Improve flexibility and mobility
- Build core strength and stability
- Improve balance and coordination
- Support better posture
- Improve body awareness and movement
It also works really well alongside other exercise and sports – and golf is a perfect example.
Pilates and Golf
Golf requires much more than simply being able to hit a ball!
A good golf swing involves rotation, balance, coordination, mobility and control. If you’re tight through your hips, back or shoulders, it can affect how freely you’re able to move.
Pilates can help improve that mobility while strengthening the core and improving balance and body awareness.
Keith, a previous Pilates client and keen golfer, found that Pilates made a real difference to his golf:
As a relatively keen golfer, Pilates, as instructed by Jacquie, has had a great influence on my golfing success.
Pilates is clearly a driving force behind improvements in many sports, and Jacquie’s skill in adapting her vast knowledge of Pilates to specific sporting needs is exemplary.
The improvements to my golf ability have been significant. After each session, I feel that bit taller and stronger.
Do I Need Pilates Experience?
Not at all.
You don’t need to be able to touch your toes and you certainly don’t need to know any of the Pilates exercises before you arrive.
I adapt exercises to suit different abilities and encourage everyone to work at a level that’s right for them.
Men’s Pilates at Auchterarder Golf Club
My next block of Pilates for Men starts on Monday 26 October at Auchterarder Golf Club and runs on the following dates:
Monday 26 October
Monday 2 November
Monday 9 November
Monday 16 November
Monday 30 November
Please note: There is no class on Monday 23 November.
12:30pm–1:15pm
5-class block £37.50 | Single class £8
Fancy Giving It a Try?
If you’d like to see whether Pilates could help your golf, mobility or general movement, come along and give it a try.
Contact me if you have any questions or would like more information.