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SUP-Pilates
Beginning In April.
A Whole New Pilates Experience - You’ve heard of SUP Yoga before but now here’s another opportunity to get your core fired up with SUP Pilates.
The benefits of traditional Pilates with the added extra oomph of instability on a SUP board (aka floatation device) encourages focus and being fully present in the moment.
Pilates is much loved for creating core stability and strength, and long, lean muscles through challenging but gentle sequences. You’ll add a whole new level of challenge by performing the same sequence on a paddleboard under the guidance of a competent SUP and Pilates instructor.
Stand up paddleboarding and Pilates combined.
A total body conditioning and balance training lesson that encourages strength and grace. This session will focus on breath, body awareness, and alignment which will help increase core stability, improve balance, and strengthen the body.
Simple exercises performed in a mat-based class takes on a whole new challenge with the movement of the paddleboard in water.
No prior experience is required to participate.
This is a beginner to intermediate level lesson.
Modifications and advancements will be introduced to provide each student an opportunity to work at their own level.
SUP Pilates is different from practicing on land as it requires respect and acceptance of the water and weather, and some humility for the occasional dip in the water.
Lesson Plan
90mins approx.
Whist taking in the glorious surroundings and tranquillity of Lake 32 (Cotswold Lakes) We will prepare our bodies for the board and Pilates lesson, learning total body balance, breath before then covering a Water safety briefing.
Whilst out in the open, we will begin the Pilates full body stretch session and with a selfcare rest / breathing moments before returning back to the shore.
Where is it?
Lake 32, is one of the many Cotswold Lakes in Ashton Keynes.
Follow signs for Cotswold Country Park beach.
Postcode: Waterland Outdoor Pursuits, Spratsgate Lane, Cirencester, GL7 6DF
What to bring
Towel, clothes to wear on the water*, some easy fitting dry clothing for after in case you fall in, old trainers / water shoes, sun cream, drinking water. Leave the Denim at home.
What's included
All SUP equipment, expert SUP tuition, secure storage, parking, and changing rooms with shower facilities.
Ages
These sessions are for adults only (18+).
Fitness
You'll need to be fit to take part in moderate exercise.
The boards have a maximum weight limit of 120kg
What to wear
- Winter: Max 3mm wetsuit, or thick pair of leggings, As for top layer I recommend a technical, water proof or neoprene top followed by either a neoprene hoodie or jacket. A woolly bobble hat or neoprene beanie, a set of water proof gloves along with thick wetsuit socks or boots.
- Autumn or Spring: Max 2mm wetsuit, or Leggings and either a waterproof jacket or hoodie, old trainers or wetsuit socks depending on temperatures.
- Summer:
Lightweight clothing, crop leggings or shorts. T-shirt or long sleeve top. Bare feet are best to feel the board and for balance.
SUP-Pilates
Beginning In April.
A Whole New Pilates Experience - You’ve heard of SUP Yoga before but now here’s another opportunity to get your core fired up with SUP Pilates.
The benefits of traditional Pilates with the added extra oomph of instability on a SUP board (aka floatation device) encourages focus and being fully present in the moment.
Pilates is much loved for creating core stability and strength, and long, lean muscles through challenging but gentle sequences. You’ll add a whole new level of challenge by performing the same sequence on a paddleboard under the guidance of a competent SUP and Pilates instructor.
Stand up paddleboarding and Pilates combined.
A total body conditioning and balance training lesson that encourages strength and grace. This session will focus on breath, body awareness, and alignment which will help increase core stability, improve balance, and strengthen the body.
Simple exercises performed in a mat-based class takes on a whole new challenge with the movement of the paddleboard in water.
No prior experience is required to participate.
This is a beginner to intermediate level lesson.
Modifications and advancements will be introduced to provide each student an opportunity to work at their own level.
SUP Pilates is different from practicing on land as it requires respect and acceptance of the water and weather, and some humility for the occasional dip in the water.
Lesson Plan
90mins approx.
Whist taking in the glorious surroundings and tranquillity of Lake 32 (Cotswold Lakes) We will prepare our bodies for the board and Pilates lesson, learning total body balance, breath before then covering a Water safety briefing.
Whilst out in the open, we will begin the Pilates full body stretch session and with a selfcare rest / breathing moments before returning back to the shore.
Where is it?
Lake 32, is one of the many Cotswold Lakes in Ashton Keynes.
Follow signs for Cotswold Country Park beach.
Postcode: Waterland Outdoor Pursuits, Spratsgate Lane, Cirencester, GL7 6DF
What to bring
Towel, clothes to wear on the water*, some easy fitting dry clothing for after in case you fall in, old trainers / water shoes, sun cream, drinking water. Leave the Denim at home.
What's included
All SUP equipment, expert SUP tuition, secure storage, parking, and changing rooms with shower facilities.
Ages
These sessions are for adults only (18+).
Fitness
You'll need to be fit to take part in moderate exercise.
The boards have a maximum weight limit of 120kg
What to wear
- Winter: Max 3mm wetsuit, or thick pair of leggings, As for top layer I recommend a technical, water proof or neoprene top followed by either a neoprene hoodie or jacket. A woolly bobble hat or neoprene beanie, a set of water proof gloves along with thick wetsuit socks or boots.
- Autumn or Spring: Max 2mm wetsuit, or Leggings and either a waterproof jacket or hoodie, old trainers or wetsuit socks depending on temperatures.
- Summer:
Lightweight clothing, crop leggings or shorts. T-shirt or long sleeve top. Bare feet are best to feel the board and for balance.
