Pilates in London SE1 from the Rebalance Clinic

Introducing pilates for runners

Pilates for runners is a 10-week course designed to add another element to your training.

Getting out and running seems like one of the most natural things to do, it’s great exercise and easy to start. If you’ve found that you've plateaued or that you’re finding certain parts of your body are aching, then maybe some conditioning focussing on strength and flexibility in a different way, could be just what you need.

In pilates for running our approach is to whole-body conditioning that is adaptable to your unique needs and objectives in our fully equipped studio 1-2-1 with Chloe one of our pilates teachers.

Pilates for Running

2022 Pilates for Runners course.

A 10 session course specifically designed for runners, working to build strength and increase mobility with the aim of reducing potential injury risk and optimizing overall performance.

Week 1 - Assessment

We will assess a variety of movement patterns to build the foundation of your upcoming practice and define your individual training goals.

Week 2 - Intro to Pilates

Putting the pilates principles into practice, we’ll use the reformer & cadillac to explore the function of the core muscles & their connection to the pelvis & spine.

Week 3 - Flexibility & active recovery Part 1

Tight hamstrings? This one is for you! Incorporating dynamic stretches for those overworked muscle groups, while also serving as an active recovery session from your running training.

Week 4 - The Hips/Glutes

Focussing on mobilising & strengthening the muscle groups surrounding the hip joint for optimal range & power. The glutes are one of the primary muscle groups controlling lateral stability. This session takes a closer look at ways we can increase strength in the glutes, in turn improving balance and running form.

Week 5 – The calf complex and foot (Below the knee is key!)

The calf complex is the powerhouse muscle group for runners. (The soleus and calf take up to 11 times your body weight when you run!). Here we will focus on building the strength to reduce injury risk and improve performance. We will also look to work those feet and big toe extension to help optimise your propulsion phase when running!

Week 6 - The upper body - Thoracic Rotation/extension

When we run, we’re mainly moving within one plane (think forward movements) but everyday life involves twisting, bending, reaching and extending. Here we’ll dig deeper into these moves - a real feel-good session!

Week 7 - Flexibility & active recovery continued

A continuation of week 3 - Incorporating mat exercises & small equipment for you to be able to practice at home.

Week 8 - Jumpboard Reformer Class

Playing with impact and load, training you to be springy! Our lower limbs essentially act as springs when we run, storing and releasing energy! Improving your plyometric ability which significantly helps with running performance!

Weeks 9 & 10- Finding Flow!

Weeks 9 & 10 are all about piecing it all together! Now is our time to find flow in the pilates practice we’ve worked on to date. Combing the previous week’s practice to create a full-body pilates session that leaves you feeling energised and ready to run!

Pilates services are available from The Rebalance Clinic at RAMBERT, 99 Upper Ground, The South Bank, London SE1 9PP. This is located near Waterloo Station (behind The National Theatre).