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Pilates with Equipment comes to Cowbridge

bfskaren — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:10:50 +0000

Pilates with Equipment comes to Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan. This new 55-minute work-out using various pieces of small equipment to enhance and develop your Pilates mat-work. Small equipment adds variety, depth and an increased challenge to your Pilates exercises. You will find a stronger connection to your inner core stabilizing muscles giving you a feeling of “going deeper” which will effectively give you more control. Using equipment such as resistance bands, small balls, foam roller, power circle to name a few. Classes begin on Monday, 31st October at 7:30 pm.

Introduction to Pilates Courses at Barefoot Studio of Cowbridge

bfskaren — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:41:43 +0000

We hold regular Introduction to Pilates Courses at Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. The Introduction to Pilates is a 6 week foundation course, essential if you are new to Pilates or in need of a refresher.

Pilates builds strength from the inside out, re-balancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. Pilates engages your deep postural muscles, which will help you develop a longer, leaner and more defined body. It is also excellent way to improve posture and increase strength and suppleness as well as relieve unwanted stress and tension.

Class sizes are in small groups of 12 people so booking is essential. £48 per person, please ring the studio to book and reserve your place.

10th Sept, Sat 11:00 am

13th Sept, Tues 6:15 pm

14th Sept, Wed 10:30 am

Men’s Fitflops Half Price!

bfskaren — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:37:39 +0000

Just for the month of May we are doing a great deal to get you guys into wearing Fitflops. Now us girls have been loving them for the last couple of summers, but you men out there seem a bit slow on the uptake! Men’s Fitflops are hugely comfortable and look great. So for the month of May men’s Fitflops are half price when the woman in your life buys any pair of Fitflops from the women’s range.

Come along to our activewear store in Cowbridge near Cardiff, we have our won free car park so its easy to whiz in, grab your fitflops and go! or stay in Cowbridge for amooch around the lovely shops, cafes & bars.

Pipper Middleton’s Exercise Secret … it’s Pilates!

bfskaren — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:38:01 +0000

Pippa Middleton revealed today that her fabulous physique is attributed to her weekly Pilates classes. Pippa attends Pilates at a small studio in West London. Over the last few months, Pippa has noticed a substantial change in her posture and core strength – certainly due to her dedication to her Pilates sessions. Pippa attends Pilates classes regularly to keep her “fit, happy, and energised”. Pilates is a body conditioning regime that tones the body, improves flexibility, develops strength and increases endurance and coordination.

So if you want to look like Pippa then come on down to Barefoot Studio!! We are Wales’s leading Pilates studio and offer weekly morning and evening classes as well as Saturday morning Pilates on the Ball class

Pilates in New York

bfskaren — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:11:04 +0000

As promised, here’s Therese’s review of her Pilates experience in New York City:

The Pilates studio was spreadout over the 6th floor of a skyscraper in mid-town Manhattan; my Pilates instructor was also a dancer and choreographer with over 5 years of Pilates 1-2-1 instruction to her credit. The studio was equipped with several Pilates reformers – with leather straps; barrels, and small baby Wunda chairs, two of which were hand-crafted by Joseph Pilates himself. There were also several Cadillac inversion tables. Black and white photographs of Joseph Pilates et al were displayed throughout the studio.

Day 1 -started off on the Reformer but we also did several exercises on the baby Wunda chair (designed by Joesph Pilates)! Incredible! We finished off the session on the Cadillac, with an exercise called the Shari, using the trapeze bar. Joseph Pilates created this exercise specifically for his client, Shari, and thus named the exercise after her.

Day 2- This Pilates session focused on Mat work and the Cadillac. Several variations to Scissors and Criss Cross mat exercises were introduced; the session finished with several inversions and pull-ups on the Cadillac. A fantastic Pilates experience, truly one of the highlights of my trip!

Therese off to New York!

bfskaren — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:25:58 +0000

Barefoot Studio’s Pilates Instructor, Therese, is off to New York this week. While in the Big Apple she will be experiecing the Pilates Reformer at a top New York Pilates studio.

She promises a full report on her return…

Learn to Nordic Walk

bfskaren — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:02:33 +0000

Sunday 15 May, 10am to 12pm
Barefoot Studio

This two hour workshop will teach you the basics of Nordic Walking, a fun, outdoors activity for everyone. We provide the poles, all you need to do is come along to learn the basic technique, plus up and downhill methods. Nordic Walking burns 46% more calories than regular walking and is great for toning the body. Its a fun class with plenty of chance to chat and enjoy the lovely Welsh countryside we have around Cowbridge.

The workshop costs £15 and booking is essential, ring 01446 775 772 to book

MBT Massive Sale

bfskaren — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:58:21 +0000

This Saturday 16 April we are holding a ONE DAY ONLY MBT sale. We need more room in our store room and shop so are Spring Cleaning our stock of Masai Barefoot Technology Footwear. There will be £10 off all the current Spring Summer collection. Plus big discounts of previous seasons styles, some as much as over 50% off.

So pop in store on Saturday between 10 am and 5pm for a real MBT bargain that is good for your body and your purse!

Get a Pilates body in the New Year! Long, Lean & toned..

bfskaren — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:38:38 +0000

Pilates is an amazing way to get in shape, it is kind to the body and gets great results. At Barefoot Studio our team of Pilates instructors offer matwork and reformer classes for groups and on a 121. If you are new to Pilates then sign up for our Intro to Pilates course. This 6 week course will take you through the foundations of Pilates and teach you the core classical pilates matwork exercises. Our studio, in Cowbridge near Cardiff, is warm (clean!) and we provide all the mats, bands and equipment you need. Our instructors are trained by some of the best Pilates educators in the world, including Peak Pilates and Body Control Pilates. We work in small groups of no more than 12 people so you are guaranteed personal attention.

Introduction to Pilates Courses for the New Year:

Saturday 8 Jan, 11:00am

Tuesday 11 Jan, 6:15pm

Wednesday 12 Jan, 10:30am

All course run for 6 weeks and cost £48 per person

Design your own massage …

bfskaren — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:10:45 +0000

When you have an Aromatherapy Massage at the Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge you can be sure that you will be at the heart of the treatment. Whatever your reason for booking, whether it’s to relieve stress or because you have a medical condition that causes pain, Fran Hughes will use the appropriate massage techniques and at the pressure required to help you. In discussion with you, she will also put together a blend of pure essential oils for the massage.

If you think that Aromatherapy Massage is just a pamper treatment, think again!

To book, call Fran on 07917 570430 or email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk