Success Stories

Getting great feedback is a privilege. I'm always touched that my clients share with me their progress and it's fantastic to hear how they are feeling the benefits of pilates! My clients come from a range of backgrounds and abilities and I'm so proud to learn they all love coming to class.

This was my first experience of Pilates. I am not usually keen to be part of a group.

This group was small and friendly and I felt comfortable to work to my own ability level whilst feeling that I had improved by the end of the group of sessions.

I would highly recommend Annette’s classes.

She is able to cater for all abilities and ages with thoughtful and knowledgeable help to enable those who have either rusty Pilates skills or complete beginners.

The Pilates class with Annette always goes so quickly.

The exercises we do are very varied and evenly spaced out.

She explains and shows us the different movements beforehand and makes sure I do them right.

I like doing the different exercises and I also learning how to control my breathing.

Annette is very good at explaining her instructions and very watchful of everyone giving advice when it is necessary.

She has been very helpful to me when we do standing exercises.

Annette is a wonderful Pilates teacher. Her careful visual explanation of the moves helps focus and ensures moves are carried out correctly.

In each class she teaches something new to challenge different areas of the body.

Her little nuggets of scientific information are most motivating.

I have been doing Pilates for about 20 years and had several different teachers but Annette’s style, gentle rigour, humour and thoughtfulness means that you come away physically better, but also cheery - a great combination!

Annette is a fun, enthusiastic and technical tutor, who both understands her clients and works with them to maximise their potential. She ensures each move is adaptable to all abilities, using various pilates props to challenge the body. My core and balance is definitely stronger

HB

Before I started Pilates I had back trouble - not any more. I had begun to get stiff again before I went to Annette's classes, but I am now regaining strength and my balance is improving.

AM

Joining a new class is always difficult. Annette is super friendly, relaxed & makes her classes inclusive , friendly & informative. She always offers options to challenge those that are able but suitable adaptations for those that feel less able. She is a very experienced & knowledgeable Pilates instructor.

BC

I wasn’t sure if it was for me at first but Annette's joyful personality & her skill in designing sessions to suit a range of abilities impressed me & I became a fan.

I have really benefitted from the classes over the past two years.
The sessions are fun & I have formed some good friendships as well as gaining in strength and flexibility.

Annette remembers every participant and encourages each to work in a way that suits them. and their specific ability.

SS

I have been attending 1:1 classes with Annette since January. Annette has worked with me to increase mobility & regain confidence in my ability. Annette is always professional, quick to respond to correspondence & will often go the extra mile to provide advice to overcome specific scenarios, often sharing emails, links & videos outside of my class.

We have lots of fun & great chat, the hour class just flies by.

After 3 years of joint replacement ops and then a stroke, I needed an exercise regime. A mixture of chair based and gentle pilates with Annette have proved to be the ideal remedy. She makes the classes fun and I feel so much more mobile and more energetic ( and taller! ) Thank you Annette

MT

I've made more progress with my balance and movement difficulties in the 4 weeks that Annette has been teaching me in her Seated Pilates class than I have in the last 18 months. This suits me better than phsyiotherapy. You cannot find someone more understanding, experienced, helpful and encouraging than lovely Annette.

LH

At age 77, Pilates is important to me for core strength and balance. Annette's classes help me maintain that. I highly recommend her.

Every lesson is slightly different so there is no chance of being bored! She is very encouraging, which engenders confidence, and she has a great sense of humour.

GG

I had never tried pilates before and I was very nervous, particularly because I suffer with COPD. However Annette listens to me very carefully, to my concerns and she allayed my fears and quickly integrated me into her class. I am undoubtedly much better having attended Annette's classes.

SW

Her classes are quite brilliant and her gentle approach has helped me enormously with my increasingly arthritic joints. She has a wonderful sense of humour which makes for a very relaxed class, though we are worked quite hard sometimes! My mobility and strength has improved since joining and I thoroughly recommend her classes.

SP

Annette is very "user-friendly" and

I can thoroughly recommend Annette's classes.

I do feel better after the workout and I'm always looking forward to the next one.

Exercise is an important part of keeping mobile as we age and working under Annette's supervision helps. It's a nice friendly class and you are made to feel welcome regardless of age or ability.

I feel coming to the class has helped with my back problems. Annette is very calming, reassuring and helpful.

I really enjoy Annette Martin pilates class. Annette is helpful and explains each exercise clearly and with a demonstration.

Annette also takes time with everyone to ensure we're all managing the exercise properly. Each week is different and I always look forward to each class.

TLJ

Thank you Annette for all your support these last few weeks.

I came because of a bad back and already feel the benefit from attending your class.

A small, friendly class in an ideal setting that covers a good range of movements, working on strength, flexibility and balance.

Annette makes her pilates class fun to attend, tailors the exercises to suit the age of the class and pays great attention to us all.

She gives assistance in a friendly manner and makes us all feel comfortable.

Best class I have ever joined and I look forward to the class each week.

Pilates with Annette has made me more flexible. It's an enjoable and health beneficial way to get moving!

I've seen muscle and joint improvement and my balance is also better. Chair Pilates is a fun way to improve and there's no pressure to do more than you are able to. Annette is a delightful teacher and good company!

Thank you for giving me one peaceful hour a week and bringing my stress levels down.

Thanks for our class. It's really helped me to think about posture and mobility. You are a wonderful, friendly teacher and your energy is infectious. SS

You make pilates fun and achievable for all of us! Thank you so much for a great class.

Before I started Pilates, I couldn't sit back on my heels, Pilates sorted that out for me. And I no longer get the back issues that plagued me for years. The difference I have noticed in a short time has been astounding.

It's incredible. My golf has really improved since I started my 1:1 lessons. I came to you as my back was bad and i'm now beating my mates on the golf course. What else can you fix?

IR

I really enjoy my classes and am now hooked. I’ve so enjoyed getting back into Pilates again and that’s entirely down to your amazing passion, knowledge and teaching skills