Jules Hardman

“I have attended Jules Hardman Pilates’ classes since 2012 and I simply love them. Jules’ clear instructions and detailed positioning make the exercises so easy to follow and really enjoyable. Whether I attend the classes face to face or via Zoom, safety and wellbeing are always of utmost importance. Over time my posture and core have really improved, which has made so much difference to my neck and shoulder problems.”

— Gillian Swain
“I have been having Pilates lessons with Jules for over 10 years now & I love it. Every class is different & Jules is very enthusiastic about doing new courses & training so brings lots if fresh ideas to the lessons. Since doing Pilates my body shape and posture have noticeably improved & my back pain reduced significantly.”

— G. Irvine, Osteopath
“After just a handful of classes with Jules, I have felt stronger, more flexible, and more aware of my movements and posture. It's also improved my running and overall fitness. I would recommend these classes to everyone, but especially those who have to spend any great amount of time sat at a desk.”

— Simon Vaughan
“"I have been attending Jules’ Pilates classes for a number of years and I consider them to be an integral part of my physical and mental fitness program. Jules continually strives to keep the classes interesting and challenging and provides us with different equipment and exercises. It is rare to find an instructor with such a genuine desire to improve clients’ well-being and ensure that they gain the greatest benefit from their Pilates classes." ”

— Alison Humphries
“No matter what your age and exercise ability, I wholly recommend both disciplines of Pilates and HIP Pilates, with Jules – she is very good at demonstrating how the moves should be done and knows individual limitations. I love it. ”

— Berkeley Thirsk

What is Pilates?

Everything you need to know

Pilates is a body conditioning method that works in a different way to any other fitness technique.

Developed by Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), it targets deep postural muscles, building strength from the inside out. By using a set of principles designed to improve the quality of movement, Pilates can help with prevention and recovery of a variety of sports injuries.

Pilates helps rectify muscle imbalance and flexibility. Pilates builds on the body's core stability and balance. The perfect balance between strength and flexibility.

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Who is it for?

Is pilates right for you?

Physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and doctors now recommend Pilates as one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise available.

The results you see from Pilates won’t just remain in the studio. You will learn to incorporate what you learn in your Pilates sessions into your daily lives – how you stand and walk, how you sit at the computer or drive a car, as well as more physical activities such as football, skiing, tennis, running, cycling, hiking, dancing or swimming. Pilates can work for everyone regardless of age or fitness level.

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Pilates Blog

Reformer on the Mat

Posted by Jules on February 20, 2024

Reformer on the Mat is a challenging and physically demanding form of mat work. When transferring the reformer exercises on to the mat, effectively removing the support or resistance of the machine a whole new repertoire of exercises emerges. In some cases the exercises become more challenging because the body no longer has the […]
New Beginners Pilates Classes

Posted by Jules on February 20, 2024

New Beginners Pilates Course. Start date to be confirmed subject to numbers but it will held at Alderely Edge Community Primary School Saturday 11.30am – 12.30pm 4-week course, at the end of this course clients will be moved into existing group classes For further information and join the waiting list please email juleshardman.pilates@me.com […]
Pilates for Rehabilitation

Posted by Jules on January 18, 2024

Nothing feels more debilitating than getting injured. At first, you can feel defeated due to the ‘inconvenience’ on your plans and lifestyle. On the flip side, it could be the start of a tremendous journey of re-discovery, new plans, and strength not yet experienced before. What Causes Injuries? In general, there are two ways […]

Jules Hardman

“No matter what your age and exercise ability, I wholly recommend both disciplines of Pilates and HIP Pilates, with Jules – she is very good at demonstrating how the moves should be done and knows individual limitations. I love it. ”

What is Pilates?

Everything you need to know

Who is it for?

Is pilates right for you?

Pilates Blog

Reformer on the Mat

Posted by Jules on February 20, 2024

New Beginners Pilates Classes

Posted by Jules on February 20, 2024

Pilates for Rehabilitation

Posted by Jules on January 18, 2024

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