Pilates with Aline

Aline's classes are by far the best and most enjoyable Pilates classes I've attended. I never quite 'got' Pilates before. I usually left feeling I'd not done it right and not really had much of a workout, but from the first Aline gave such good and frequent feedback to correct posture and technique that I was really working hard the whole session in a really enjoyable way. Aline had researched the event for which I was training (Hyrox) and tailored the session specifically to support it, which was tremendously helpful and showed real thoughtfulness. The lesson was planned so well, from a superbly helpful warm up and through various progressions. She also gave loads of advice about how to use Pilates to complement my regular training that I can take forwards. As a complete beginner, Aline's encouragement and humour made the classes fun and helped me progress even within the space of one lesson. I had way more input from Aline than from other Pilates teachers I've had. The hour flies by, in contrast to some other classes I've attended, where exercises were a bit generic. I would definitely recommend without any reservations and in the strongest terms.

I love Aline’s Pilates classes! They are the perfect blend of challenge, fun and relaxation. They are a real highlight of my week, keeping me feeling sane and strong. She is a brilliantly skilled teacher, ensuring tangible progress through encouragement, attention to detail and humour. I am someone who has never really stuck to any kind of exercise regime, and now I can’t imagine life without Aline’s Pilates! I could not recommend her more highly.

This was my first time trying reformer Pilates and it was brilliant. Aline explained how to get into position on the machine really clearly. The routine we worked through together was challenging, I do a lot of barre and yoga and I was surprised by much the exercises worked my muscles. What I really liked about Aline’s class was that she pitched it at the right level, when she saw I was comfortable doing the exercises she increased the level of difficulty to the point where I felt it was giving me a really good work out. Aline is unbelievably knowledgeable about anatomy and the benefits the reformer exercises have on your body. I would 100% recommend Aline and her reformer Pilates to other women of my demographic (40-ish!) and also to men who are looking to improve muscle definition and have a more deep intense work out without putting your body under strain. Aline is so lovely and encouraging, I will definitely be back!