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CLASS DETAILS CALLANETICS DAY: WEDNESDAY / SUNDAY TIME: 18:00-19:00 / 11:00-12:00 LEVEL: GENERAL PRICE: £8
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| Biography and Class Descriptions
Rachel received her official Callanetics CMC qualification in 2009 – enabling her to teach others to feel the positive benefits of the Callanetics programme that she has experienced firsthand. Prior to becoming an instructor, Rachel trained as a professional massage therapist gaining an ITEC qualification from the prestigious Clare Maxwell Hudson School of Massage in London. This knowledge has really benefited her Callanetics teaching as Rachel explains, “The understanding of physiology I gained from learning massage has greatly helped me in teaching Callanetics. I work with each student to pinpoint exactly which muscle group they need to work on in order to achieve their personal body goals.” Rachel trained as a ballerina at Elmhurst Ballet School until she was 18. Unfortunately after a back injury she could no longer continue with her plans to dance professionally and it was at this point that she became interested in the benefits of Callanetics. An exercise programme originally designed to help people with problem backs, this gentle, strengthening exercise technique helped Rachel regain her flexibility and core strength after a serious spinal injury. Callanetics Class Description One word describes Callanetics exercises – unique. Callanetics is so remarkably effective that just one hour of exercises has the tightening and lifting value of 20 hours of aerobics! You will feel the difference in your body after one hour and actually see a difference after your second hour. The exercises work by isolating muscle groups and using tiny, precise (yet powerful) movements to tighten and reshape your body whilst increasing strength, flexibility and body alignment. And because Callanetics involves deep but gentle muscle work, you won’t experience problems like bouncing and jarring found in high-impact activities, such as aerobics or jogging. Each class is one hour long. Please wear comfy clothes that you are able to move freely in, preferably leggings and a fitting top so it is possible to see if you are in the right positions. Bare feet are fine or soft ballet shoes if you prefer. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first class. This will enable the teacher to spend some time explaining the benefits of the class and discussing your personal health information and fitness goals. |