Claire McMillan - Your Pilates instructor

I was introduced to Pilates in 2000 when I was training to run the London Marathon. I instantly enjoyed the classes and the effect it had on me and my training. I continued with the Pilates classes long after the running stopped. In 2003 I trained to teach aerobics and undertook pilates training the following year.

As well as Pilates I also teach a post-natal exercise class called Buggyfit and I often incorporate Pilates techniques and theories into my classes. I believe that the benefits for post-natal women are incredible - not just for toning stomach muscles, but also for regaining strength in pelvic floor muscles and counteracting the effect of carrying a baby around on one hip and the damage that this does to your posture. Several of my Buggyfit class also go to Claire’s Pilates classes - which is how I met Claire.

I find Pilates very calming and relaxing. As a mum of 2 small children life can be pretty hectic. Pilates gives me an hour of focusing completely on the exercise and putting everything else out of my mind, something that is a rarity in the rest of the day.

I feel so passionately about the benefits of Pilates that I encourage everyone I meet to try it; Power of Pilates allows people to try Pilates in a small class group, ensuring that they can receive attention and that all exercises are undertaken safely and correctly.

Qualifications:

OCR Level 2 - Pilates Matwork
OCR Level 2 - Exercise to Music

Certificates in:
Adapting Exercise for the Pregnant and Post Natal client (Aug 2011)
Pilates Spinal Pathologies (Nov 2009)
Ante and Postnatal exercise
Nordic Walking
Full Insurance
First Aid certified

Back to Instructors page