Reformer Pilates near Belsize Park
(Nested between the sophistication of Hampstead and the youthful energy of Camden)
Prior to setting up Perola Bruta, Ana and Anastasis have been living and teaching in North London for many years. A lot of students were based in Belsize Park, Highgate Village, Parliament Hill Fields and Hampstead Suburb Gardens. We are now pleased to be hosting a lot of our long term students at our venue now in Tufnell Park Rd!
Reformer Pilates for beginners, rehabilitation and pregnancy at Belsize Park
Strong Core
The ability of the Reformer machine to target the mid-section is unparalleled, allowing you to get strong abdominals, protect your lower back and get a thin waistline.
Flexibility & Strength
It is no secrete that both flexibility and strength are needed for a health body. Both aspects are addressed with the reformer exercises helping you even out imbalances, improve posture and reduce the risk of injuries.
Low impact
There are times that we need to be careful with our joints and not overload them. In cases like: arthritis, pregnancy or when injured reformer pilates allows you to train while keeping your joints safe.
With a population that reflects a blend of city professionals, families, and elder individuals, Belsize Park boasts a diverse demographic that values cultural richness and a wellness-focused lifestyle.
Belsize Village residents prioritize health, with visits to Primrose Hill, Hampstead Heath and regular use of the park’s fitness facilities. Some of our clients at Perola Bruta are members of the Parliament Hill Field Lido and Ponds in the Heath.
Positioned only 20 mins away by bus (C11) from the heart of Belsize Park, our Reformer Pilates studio is the ideal destination for those seeking a tailored and comprehensive approach to their well-being. Our clients with a busy schedule opt for driving and parking on Tufnell Park rd.
Below is a short list of some of the most popular cases for which clients from this part of London sought our help.
Lower Back Pain
LBP is very common among big parts of the population. The ones we have seen suffering the most are individuals with a sedentary lifestyle (especially if they exercise <x3 per week), and women around pregnancy and menopause.
We find that Reformer Pilates for Lower Back Pain can do wanders especially when combined with some craniosacral therapy and some basic resistance training.
Pregnancy
Many new mothers take up Reformer Pilates as it is one of the safest most efficient ways to train during this period.
Reformer Pilates for pregnancy sessions are tailored to the individual’s needs, depending on the trimester, energy levels and prior fitness levels.
Arthritis
Both men and women after 40s are likely to develop sensitivities in the joints, which they can be further aggravated lated in life due to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease.
Having offered Reformer Pilates for arthritis to a number of clients, we understand that the level of joint inflammation and age of the individual is key in determining the optimal protocol.
Wellness Studios at Belsize Park
One of the oldest yoga studios in London, originally based by Primrose Hill, has one of its branches near Camden Town station. They have 5 studios and offer hundreds of classes per week. Without a doubt those looking for group yoga or pilates classes they will be spoilt for choices there.
Perola Bruta is 11mins by car or 23min by public transport from Belsize Park. On Tufnell Park Rd you have easy access to pay as you go parking. A small % of our clients live on the west side of Hampstead Heath and find the commute easy after the morning school run.
Around Hampstead overground station there are also a few small independent reformer studios, which the biggest one being HeartCore. Having never visited them it is hard for us to recommend but we are sure some knowledgable teachers teach there. If you seek the energy of a group class you should definitely check them out.
Reformer Pilates near NW3
At Perola Bruta we are offering individualised, comprehensive training for injury rehabilitation, postural improvement and pregnancy.