Pilates for Teenagers?
Even now I remember the feeling of a heavy school bag on my shoulders and tired, achey muscles after a football match. Teenage bodies undergo stresses from changes in posture and growing as well as the demands of school and sports. I wish I had known about Pilates rather than being told to hurry on and stop complaining!!
Was I truly a lazy, grumpy teenager or was my back really sore after the soccer blitz? Would I have tidied my room if my legs didn’t ache from football training? I might even have sat up straight at the table if I actually knew how to sit comfortably in correct posture!
Imagine having the chance to stretch those overworked muscles and relieve the dreaded growing pains, all while moving to good music with people your own age?
The feeling of strength and power that comes from using our muscles properly gives us an advantage on the playing field and prevents pains and aches, now or in the future!
Why Pilates for Teenagers?
Pilates is a wonderful way of providing whole body exercise for both the non-athletic and the competitive sporty teenagers. Pilates is a great way of getting reluctant growing teenagers to participate in exercise because it caters to their various ages, fitness levels, and athletic abilities. A Teenage Pilates class comprises safe exercises to help increase flexibility and coordination while also improving strength, balance and performance in sport. It is the form of exercise that works the entire body with emphasis on function. It is fantastic for the growing years, supporting good body alignment. Pilates helps teenagers gain awareness of their own body and understand its workings. It helps to improve the way their body functions, looks and feels – and knowing their body inside and out leads to greater self-esteem.
Why Teenage Pilates at Cahir Physiotherapy Clinic?
At Cahir Physiotherapy Clinic our Teenage Pilates has been specifically designed by us- Chartered Physiotherapists- to help suit the demands of the teenagers we see in the clinic. As such, we understand that both non-sporty teens and competitive teenage athletes benefit from exercises that specifically target posture, alignment, core strength, coordination, balance and flexibility. For all teenagers, improving these attributes builds a positive self image. For teenage athletes, the Teenage Pilates class are beneficial for prevention of sports injury, rehabilitation post injury and improved sports performance.
When are the classes?
The classes are run on Wednesdays at
4pm at Cahir Physiotherapy Clinic. The classes are based on fun small group setting -maximum 8 participants per class.
Call the clinic today 0527445477 to book your place. Parental or guardian consent is mandatory.
Marie
Marie Aherne is a Chartered Physiotherapist who has been teaching Pilates for 4 years. She is a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and is currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Sports Physiotherapy at University of Bath. She is the Chartered Physiotherapist to the Tipperary Senior Football team.
