The Studio
Our studio is fully equipped with professional Pilates apparatus by Balanced Body — leaders in Pilates equipment design. Every piece is chosen to provide resistance that both challenges and supports the body, whatever your level.
We use all the studio Pilates equipment: Cadillac, Reformer, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Wall Unit to ensure you get the full benefits of the Pilates method.
Meet Kemi & Lucy
Kemi and Lucy opened Berkhamsted Pilates in 2012 and have taught side by side ever since.
Both are members of the Pilates Foundation, the UK's only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to quality and excellence in the practice of the Pilates Method. The Foundation established and maintains the most extensive Pilates qualification and education available in the UK, and is recognised by the NHS Trusts Association in its Directory of Health Service Providers.
Our Equipment
The Pilates equipment provides resistance to both challenge and support the body. We offer privates, duets and small group classes, all tailored to the individual and suitable for all levels and abilities, including rehabilitation from injury and injury prevention.
Reformer
The Reformer is a sliding carriage with adjustable springs, straps and a footbar that can be adapted to suit every body and every level.
It offers an extraordinary range of exercises for strength, flexibility, coordination and rehabilitation.
Wall Unit
The Wall Unit combines many of the functions of the Cadillac in a more compact form, using springs and bars attached to the wall.
It is particularly effective for spinal mobility, postural work and targeted strengthening exercises, and offers a versatile and varied piece of work for all levels.
Ladder Barrel
The curved barrel shape and rungs of the ladder barrel supports the spine in all directions encouraging great spinal mobility, strength and flexibility. It offers a wide variety of exercises to both support and challenge.
Cadillac
The Cadillac is a versatile and impressive piece of equipment featuring a raised mat with a frame of bars, springs and straps above it.
It allows for a huge variety of exercises from deep spinal work that creates length and mobility throughout the body to supported rehabilitation work.
Combo Chair
The Combo Chair is a small but highly effective piece of equipment, using spring resistance to challenge stability, strength and balance.
It is excellent for functional movement and rehabilitation with many seated and standing exercises, it also offers a wide range of advanced, challenging work.
Spine Corrector
The spine corrector is a curved piece of equipment designed to support and articulate the spine, open the chest and work the deep abdominal muscles. It is wonderful for improving posture, mobility and creating length through the back.
Any questions about our equipment or interested in joining a class?
About Pilates
Pilates is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and abilities from those wanting to tone, strengthen and improve posture to those looking to enhance their athletic ability or rehabilitate after injury. Pilates has something to offer everyone.
The Pilates Method
The Pilates method (originally called ‘Contrology’) was developed in the early 1900s by Joseph Pilates. His technique unites mind and body to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, overall health and a sense of well being.
Benefits of Pilates
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Improve posture and alignment
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Increase strength and flexibility
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Reduce tension and stress
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Improve balance and co-ordination
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Rehabilitate after injury or surgery
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Supports your body pre and post natal
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Enhance performance in your sport
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Complement cardiovascular and resistance training
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Helps prevent injury
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Future proof your body for longevity
What Pilates can help
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Back Issues
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Postural Imbalances
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Sports Injuries
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Pre and Post Natal
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Neck and Shoulder tension
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Stress
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Osteoporosis
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Arthritis
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Repetitive Strain Injury
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Scoliosis
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Sciatica
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Hip/ Knee replacement
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Hypermobility
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