Some of the things our clients have to say about Pilates With Emma…
If you have any feedback about our classes, 1:1’s, workshops or postnatal courses we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch!
☆ MIXED LEVEL CLASS CLIENTS
“I started Pilates with Emma 4 months after having my daughter who I had via C-section. Having worked out regularly prior to pregnancy I was pretty keen to get some strength back postpartum particularly in my core muscles after the surgery. In my first class with Emma I was shocked how little I could do, but was amazed at how quickly my strength came back. To the point where my core became stronger than pre pregnancy in just a short amount of time. I put this down to Emma’s hands on approach making sure you are positioned correctly throught the entire class to achieve maximum effect. 14 months later I still thoroughly enjoy Emma’s classes and continue to grow stronger and challenge myself. I would recommend her classes to anyone.”
Claire S, Stevenage
“I started Pilates with Emma following my second pregnancy. I had experienced separated tummy muscles during & after my second pregnancy and unfortunately developed an abdominal hernia, which I was advised would not require surgery if I could maintain good tummy muscle tone. I really needed to strengthen my core muscles and pelvic floor. Emma was brilliant at supporting me in the class in respect of my post-natal needs and ‘injuries’ and I definitely noticed improvements very quickly. If anyone said I’d be able to hold a 2 minute plank within a few months I would have thought they were joking but pilates has been amazing at helping to develop my strength and muscle tone.
After 8 months in the class I told Emma I was pregnant again. She was amazing at supporting me all the way through the pregnancy & really helped me tune into the needs of my changing body. I also believe that my tummy muscles were much stronger through the pregnancy and did not separate so seriously as before. I am now signed up for a post natal class and then hope to get back to a ‘normal’ Pilates routine and those killer 2 minute planks! Emma is a really attentive, friendly teacher, very accommodating of individual needs, gentle when she needs to be but equally good at encouraging everyone to work hard. It’s great fun with a lovely group of people working all at different levels and I’d highly recommend it to anyone”.
Ann S, Stevenage
“Since joining Pilates with Emma I have noticed a huge improvement to my posture and I am sleeping much better. The time and location of the class I attend (Wednesday, 5:45) are so convenient with my busy life.
Emma is such a great teacher, who adapts for all abilities, and the whole class are so friendly. If I can’t make it, I really miss it”.
Debby, Stevenage
“I am 56 years old and after 20 years of regular yoga practice I switched to Pilates as a way for me to increase my core strength whilst maintaining flexibility.
20 years and many Pilates teachers later I have found my ideal teacher in Emma. Although her classes are very friendly and relaxed, they are still challenging.
Emma’s teaching style makes it easy to understand and enables you to find the right level to work at to suit you.I am currently attending 3 classes a week with Emma!”
Alexis, Stevenage
“Thanks Emma, after just two sessions I am now able to sit up in bed and have a cup of tea for the first time in years”.
Nicki, Stevenage
WORKSHOP CLIENTS
⭐️ “Really enjoyable, friendly and informative. I wasn’t intimidated and felt the benefits”.
⭐️ “A fun and educational 3 hours!”
⭐️ “Good experience in a friendly environment. Well organised”.
⭐️ “A lovely introduction to something that I have wanted to try for a very long time. It has definitely whet my appetite and I am very keen to do and learn more with such a supportive teacher”.
⭐️ “Thoroughly enjoyable. Time went very quickly. Excellent pace – differentiated exercises”.
⭐️ “Very energetic and knowledgeable – nice to feel supported”.
⭐️ “I really enjoyed the workshop, I thought 3 hours may have been too much, but the time flew by. Helped to reinforce exercises that I had done before but may have not been doing correctly”.
⭐️ “Really enjoyed the whole experience, liked how everything was explained in detail, didn’t worry about doing the exercises wrong which made it more relaxing. Thank you “.
⭐️ “Very enjoyable – nice venue”.
⭐️ “Very enjoyable, as a new mum its lovely to have some “me time”! Thank you!”
⭐️ “Fun, enjoyable day – Emma makes everyone feel involved and relaxed. Good opportunity to go back to basics”.
⭐️ “I found Emma to be very helpful and explain exercises in great detail”.
⭐️ “What a nice way to spend a cold, damp, wet, Saturday afternoon. Well Done Emma”.
☆ POSTNATAL COURSE CLIENTS
“Great Course. I have really noticed the difference each week and feel more confidence in myself to do the exercises and I was pleased my core wasn’t too affected by my pregnancy.
My baby girl mostly stayed calm during the course only really needing changing which was unavoidable. I would highly recommend this course to any new mum. Thank you Emma”
Rachel, Stevenage
“Post-natal pilates has been the perfect way to recover after having my baby. It has really helped me with my bad back and has built my confidence to get back into exercising. Emma is an inspiring teacher and really cares about everyone in the class and making the sessions a good fit for us all!”
Catherine, Markyate
“I have found the course extremely helpful for getting some core strength back and helping with back pain post pregnancy. I would definitely recommend this course to others!
Unnamed, Markyate
“This course was a great introduction back into exercise after having my baby. Emma was a patient teacher and understood the challenges your body has after giving birth so made each exercise easily tailored to your abilities. Having never done pilates before I now very much intend to take this up”.
Jo, Markyate
“Emma has a lovely way about her, she is encouraging and supportive. The class size is perfect and so nice to have George with me, even though he slept his way through the class”.
Olga, Stevenage
” This has been a great introduction back to exercise. Being able to have Lucas there meant I did not have to worry about childcare, making it a lot more accessible. I now feel ready for a normal class”.
Sharon, Stevenage
“Excellent class for new mums, we are stronger than we think. I was never a massive pilates fan as always done high impact stuff but now I love pilates!!!”
Melissa, Stevenage
“Perfect way to start exercise after giving birth, especially to help being aware of what has happened to my stomach muscles and how to regain strength and balance. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who has given birth!”
Nicola, Stevenage