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Imogen Bennett - Profile

I have been teaching exercise since 1997. Originally, I began teaching aerobics and conditioning classes and aqua aerobics.  I have also undergone further training in pre/post natal exercise and exercise for older clients.  I also teach stability ball and step classes.

I qualified in 2002 with Modern Pilates as a Mat Work Instructor and Personal Trainer. In 2004, I qualified as an Advanced Practitioner and have further trained in Pre/Post Natal Pilates.

In order to further develop my teaching skills, in 2006 I trained and qualified with Body Control Pilates®.   I am passionate about Pilates teaching and I regularly attend further training courses to both learn and keep myself inspired.  I also have regular 1:1 sessions for myself, which I consider an essential part of my progress as both a teacher and practitioner of Pilates.

Both Body Control Pilates® and Modern Pilates offer a different type of training and I am able to draw on my experience from both methods.  Modern Pilates combine physiotherapy techniques with traditional Pilates, whilst Body Control Pilates® offer a step by step progression towards the traditional Pilates exercises.

To achieve my qualifications, I have had to prove my ability to teach safe, effective group classes, showing good observation and correction skills; as well as displaying an understanding of how to progress my classes.  I have also proved my abilities to correctly assess the posture and screen an individual client and prescribe suitable exercises (assessed by a physiotherapist).

You can find me on the Modern Pilates  and Body Control Pilates® websites, where my qualifications are registered.

Currently, I run my own Pilates classes in Ewell and offer tuition on a one to one basis.   My classes have progressed and I am now able to offer classes for different levels of ability.  I also teach Pilates for Adult Education in New Malden.  Whilst teaching Pilates is my main focus, I continue to teach aerobics, body conditioning, step, aqua and stability ball classes for health clubs/leisure centres.

Through Pilates, I have improved my own inner strength, body shape, posture and body awareness. This has allowed me to enhance performance in other types of exercise, as well as keep my back and abdominal muscles strong for daily living. I have had the pleasure of witnessing my clients also improve their own strength, posture and body awareness and in some cases clients have eased or even lost back/shoulder pain they have suffered from for years.

I have taught Pilates in clubs and leisure centres, but have found the progression of participants is limited, due to mixed abilities and large class numbers.  This was frustrating for both the participants and me!  By running my own classes I am to offer progression at appropriate levels, which in turn will lead to better performance and understanding of the exercises.  Class numbers are strictly limited to allow me to give personal attention to clients.  I aim to make all those who attend my classes feel at ease and to create a non-competitive environment. 

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