PILATES SUSPENSION METHOD (PSM) By Sarah Phillips If you have tried mat or reformer (or other equipment) Pilates classes, you will be well aware of the amazing benefits it can have both on the body and the mind. Pilates Suspension Method (PSM) takes all of these benefits (and more) to create a unique, challenging and fun Pilates class. The creator of PSM, Rebecca B e c k l e r, s a y s “ T h e P i l ate s Suspension Method combines contemporary and traditional mat and equipment-based Pilates exercises and performs them on a suspension trainer. Each PSM exercise has a Pilates root and is also done in many of the traditional Pilates series. PSM is designed to be taught in a group or one-to-one setting and is a wonderful way to
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keep up with your Pilates practice Gymnastics Centre, Vimy Way, while travelling or if you want to spice Crayford. up your current workout routine” For more information about PSM Similar to regular Pilates, it is or any of the Pilates classes I run, excellent for improving your core including mat and reformer, please strength, balance, and mental health. contact me by: email – sarah@ However, it also boasts the additional kember.co.uk, mobile – 07716 benefits of improving other muscle 131434, Facebook – @kemberpilates, groups, because when using the website – www.kemberpilates.co.uk, suspension trainer, participants rely Instagram - @kember_pilates. on their own bodyweight to carry out many of the exercises. Any brand of suspension trainer will do, such as TRX or Pro 3. There are currently two classes available; Thursday mornings via zoom at 9.30am (your own suspension trainer will be required for this) and in person on Thursday evenings @ 7.30pm at the Europa
