About Orchid Fitness
About Orchid Fitness and Nikki Hambling
Orchid Fitness
was established in 2005 and focuses on providing high quality Pilates classes, small group and one 2 one tuition.
We also provide live and pre recorded online classes ,Aerobics and HITT classes.
Nikki has been working in the Leisure Industry for over 30 years. She worked in London for 7 years at a variety of sports centres, before moving to East Anglia. She worked at Stradbroke Swimming pool on the management team when it opened in 1991.
Since 2005 she has specialised in teaching Pilates,Hitt and more recently Menofit.
was established in 2005 and focuses on providing high quality Pilates classes, small group and one 2 one tuition.
We also provide live and pre recorded online classes ,Aerobics and HITT classes.
Nikki has been working in the Leisure Industry for over 30 years. She worked in London for 7 years at a variety of sports centres, before moving to East Anglia. She worked at Stradbroke Swimming pool on the management team when it opened in 1991.
Since 2005 she has specialised in teaching Pilates,Hitt and more recently Menofit.
About Pilates and What to Look for in a Pilates Class
Modern Pilates is a contemporary and updated approach to Pilates exercise. The programme has been designed by Cherry Baker and physiotherapist Chris Norris & associates. Nikki Hambling trained with Modern Pilates and Cherry Baker. Modern Pilates is a method of exercise that will condition and tone the body. Its methods are very different from many traditional types of exercise. The aim is to work muscles from the inside out, creating a stronger flatter midsection, improved posture, muscle balance, realigning the spine and improving both the function and appearance of the body. Modern Pilates is a relaxing and individual programme which works both the body & mind. Modern Pilates is also aimed at relieving stress and can help improve sleep patterns and tension, specifically in the neck and shoulders.
It works as a stand-alone exercise regime for rehabilitation or in conjunction with other exercise programmes allowing for a balanced approach for the body. It is popular among all age groups and physical ability.
Background to Pilates.
Pilates is an exercise discipline that gained popularity with dancers in New York during the 1920s. Joseph Hubertus Pilates was born in Germany during the 1880s originally developed some of his methods with prisoners of war who had lost limbs or suffered injury. A lot of his methods were drawn from swimming, gymnastics, Tai Chi Yoga and other sports. Modern Pilates combines the best of Pilates’ principles with sports science and research from the 21st Century.
As a new client you are asked to complete a questionnaire regarding health, well-being and injury. If needed a referral from your doctor or practitioner may be required.
Pilates Courses
Classes run on a course basis to allow me to get to know you individually, develop specific exercises or adaptations and change exercises each term. The classes use a variety of teaching aids, full-length mats, blocks, bands, knobbly balls and various support methods for individual
use. Equipment such as blocks and supports enable me to offer adaptations where appropriate.