They're for anyone over the age of 18 who wants to better understand the basics of pilates for optimum movement, has had an injury and completed physiotherapy, is waiting for surgery or is recovering from surgery, or has experienced pain from a musculoskeletal disorder (back pain etc).

It is also for those who are healthy and fit who want to stay this way into old age. By improving posture, core stability, whole body strength, balance and mobility in the right way, you can rebuild strength from within to improve movement and performance of the activities you love doing.

No they're not all on the floor, although being able to perform this movement is very useful if you find yourself there by accident! To assist you in getting down and up from the floor, watch these videos:

-Rehab to Fitness Program - Week 2 Side-lying posture & all 4s.

-Longevity Program - ankle mobility and better posture

These videos are either seated or in standing:

-Seated Strength video - Week 3 Foundations

-Upper Body Mobility in Standing - Week 2 Rehab to Fitness

-Upper Body Mobility in Standing 2 - Week 6 Rehab to Fitness

-3D Standing Beginner Class 1 and 2 - Pure Strength Program

-All the warm ups (class 1) are in standing - Healthy Bones, Healthy Hips, Shoulder Rehab,

- Wrist and finger Strength - Ankles & Wrists Program

Your medical team will advise you on that. Sometimes exercise is encouraged a few days after an operation, other times it is a few weeks.

No, make sure your physiotherapist has signed you off for pilates before following a video. Your body has to heal in a specific way with the right supervision and in-person, hands-on treatment.

You will need either a computer, Ipad or mobile phone and Wi-fi to watch a pre-recorded class. You may be able to ‘connect’ your device to your TV using a HDMI cable or iphone so that you can see the class on a bigger screen.

There are a few pieces of equipment that you may like to get. You can do the classes without any of these items or use alternatives.

• Exercise mat – or just do the class on a carpet or rug

• Head cushions – small/large or folded towels or cushions

• Resistance band – scarf or pair of tights

• 0.5kg Weights - or x 2 cans/small water bottles filled

• Prickle balls x 2 – or x 2 tennis balls

Yes. The whole point of this website is to provide you with the skills, knowledge and self- awareness to modify and adapt your practice and movement patterns, so that you're exercising in a way where you feel strong and safe.

These classes are about rehabilitation and education