Nicole Arend Pilates is a small and friendly Pilates studio located in Herne Hill and West Norwood, London. The studio offers a range of Pilates classes and mixed equipment 1:1 sessions to cater to individual needs and goals.
The classes at Nicole Arend Pilates are designed to be flowing and small, ensuring that clients receive individual attention. The instructors incorporate various equipment such as stretch bands, over balls, magic circles, and hand weights to add variety and challenge to the exercises. The 1:1 sessions take place in the studio and make use of the mat, tower, spine corrector, and reformer to help clients achieve specific needs or goals.
Clients can expect to see and feel a change in their core strength relatively quickly when attending classes, and within a year, they will be able to enjoy the full intermediate classical mat with all its benefits. The 1:1 sessions produce results even faster as the resistance provided by the reformer and the tower increases strength and mobility. Specialist classes such as Bone Health focus on building strength over a longer period of time with equally effective results.
Pilates is well-known for building core strength and maintaining a healthy spine, and Nicole Arend Pilates excels in teaching these aspects. However, Pilates is not limited to just those benefits. It is a full-body exercise system that improves overall strength and mobility. The emphasis on precise alignment and quality of movement helps rebalance muscles that may have been affected by lifestyle or injury.
In addition to physical benefits, Pilates also teaches core strength and correct posture that can be applied in various aspects of life, from sitting at a desk to participating in sports. It enhances other athletic activities and helps prevent injuries. Proper breathing and mindful movement are integral parts of Pilates, creating a mind-body connexion that is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating.
Nicole Arend is the founder and instructor at the studio. With over 20 years of experience in Pilates, she is a Level 3 Body Control Pilates Instructor, a Reformer Pilates Instructor from the Lisa B Academy, and holds various other certifications including Level 4 Advanced Classical Pilates, Level 3 Pilates for Bone Health, High Intensity Power (HIP) Pilates, and Level 3 Ante and Postnatal Pregnancy Pilates.
The studio offers a variety of classes, including Healthy Backs, Stretch and Restore, which focuses on lengthening and mobilising the spine at a slower pace. The classes aim to strengthen the core and support the spine while restoring both the mind and body.
At Nicole Arend Pilates, clients can expect a nurturing environment where their individual needs and goals are prioritised. The studio is dedicated to helping clients improve their Pilates practise and experiencing the transformative benefits of this exercise system.