Frequently asked Questions on Exercise
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Corrective Exercise Seated Exercise Pilates Personal Training
Corrective Exercise
Q: What is corrective exercise?
A:It is the rebalance and realignment of the body, enabling it to
perform at optimal levels.
Q: Who is corrective exercise for?
A: Anyone, corrective exercise is both functional and performance
enhancing, if your objective is improvements in activities of daily
living or increasing the amount of weight you can lift, then
corrective exercise will ensure your body performs optimally.
Q: How long until I see some results
from the exercises?
A: It depends on how bad your condition is and your adherence to the
exercises, results can be fairly rapid if you follow the protocol.
Q: How long will the results last?
A: Corrective exercise requires you to form good habits in your
life, if these good habits are adhered to then the results should be
long term.
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Seated Exercise
Q: Who is this suitable for?
A: Anybody who finds standing unaided difficult, BodyActif
Therapists have run seated exercise classes at day centres and homes
for the elderly.
Q: Do I need any specialist clothing?
A: No, just non restrictive, comfortable clothing.
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Pilates
Q: Is pilates like yoga?
A: No, traditional pilates is based on rehabilitation where as traditional
yoga is based on the spiritual tranquillity of the body & mind.
Q: Do I need to be able to get down on
the floor?
A: No, exercises can be adapted to your needs.
Q: Can anyone do pilates?
A: Yes, it is used by elite athletes and hospital patients alike.
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Personal Training
Q: I have an injury to my back, can I
still do personal training?
A:Yes, we will design a programme specifically for you to
accommodate your needs and training requirements.
Q: I don't like going into the gym with
everyone else
A: Personal training is carried out 1 to 1 so no one else is with
you, it can be at our studio, your gym or home.
Q: Do I need any equipment?
A: no only suitable attire, you can of course include your own
equipment into your personalised programme.
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