Pilates for Runners
Small Group Classes
Our small group exercise classes consist of mat-work Pilates exercises and other core and pelvic based exercises specifically designed to target the main muscles groups for runners. We'll also take you through some postural awareness and mindfulness techniques.
Whether you're an elite or recreational runner, returning from an injury or don't even do any running, you just want to get stronger, this class is a great way to improve your strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance.
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Our classes go for 60mins and have a maximum capacity of 4 people per class.
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Just bring your water bottle and a towel, booking are essential.
What to expect...
Lead by an experienced Physiotherapist, these structured classes include low-impact exercises with emphasis on technique and quality of movement, targeting key muscle groups that support posture, joint health and overall strength.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, wanting to improve running performance or simply looking to move and feel better, these classes are a great choice for you.
What the research says...
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Research has shown that a 12-week Pilates program can help improve your VO2 Max, 5km running time, reduce metabolic costs and in turn improve your running economy (Finatto, 2018).
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A 6-week course of Clinical Pilates significantly improves functional movement in recreational runners, and this may lead to a reduction in the risk of running related injuries (Laws, 2017).
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Pilates exercises can improve "postural stability static and dynamic balance, agility, muscle strength, flexibility, core strength, muscular endurance, general sprint performance, VO2 Max, coordination and technical skills in athletes (Yilmaz, 2023).