Jules Hardman Pilates
Expertly Taught Pilates in Alderley Edge
Build core strength, balance, and flexibility from the inside out in a calm, welcoming environment. With carefully graded classes ranging from complete beginners to advanced levels, you will receive the expert, personal guidance needed to safely progress at your own pace.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a body conditioning method that works in a different way to any other fitness technique.
Developed by Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), it targets deep postural muscles, building strength from the inside out. By using a set of principles designed to improve the quality of movement, Pilates can help with prevention and recovery of a variety of sports injuries.
Pilates helps rectify muscle imbalance and flexibility. Pilates builds on the body’s core stability and balance. The perfect balance between strength and flexibility.
Body Control Pilates Association is one of the world’s most recognised and respected Pilates organisations, training teachers since 1996 and are known for pioneering the development of group matwork Pilates in the UK and beyond. They are currently the only UK training provider to offer a course that meets the requirements of both the flagship Society for the Pilates Method standard and the existing ‘Level 3 Pilates‘ .
About Jules
Jules Hardman is qualified with Body Control Pilates, the largest professional Pilates organisation outside the USA, and world leading provider of training for Pilates teachers. Body Control Pilates is widely seen as a benchmark for safe and effective teaching of the highest quality.
Jules discovered the benefits of Pilates back in 2001, when she was working as an art director for a fashion mail order company. Long hours in front of a computer, frequent long haul flights and staying in hotels, Jules found Pilates helped her to relax, improve her posture and flexibility.
Best of all she could still carry out the exercises in the comfort of her hotel room whilst away on location shoots. Jules became seriously addicted and passionate about Pilates and in 2009 when she was thinking about a change of career realised that it seemed the natural choice to spread the word and train to be a Pilates teacher. Training included anatomy and theory exams, practical assessments and supervised teaching, qualifying in September 2010.
Jules teaches a wide range of Pilates classes in Alderley Edge & Wilmslow. From Beginners to Advanced and High Intensity Power Pilates group classes, private lessons and Pilates for sports, workshops for Horse riders, Racquet sports, Skiing, Running, Cycling and Golf.
Pilates Lessons Designed For You
If you prefer to work on a one-to-one basis or a ‘duet session’ (one-to-two) with a friend, then Private Sessions are for you. Both the session format and the exercises given are tailored to suit your needs and objectives. These sessions allow for greater progression and development and are a must for anyone requiring that individual attention.
Classes For Every Stage
Pilates classes are held in small friendly, groups primarily mat-based using small apparatus – balls, bands, toning circles and foam rollers – to support and challenge you.
Core Levels
Beginners
For those who are new to Pilates or who want a gentle class focusing on the basic principles, improving posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. You will improve your core strength, reduce muscle stiffness and increase your flexibility.
Improvers
For those who have grasped good basic technique, focusing on increasing flexibility, core strength, stamina and more complex patterns of movement. Classes are matwork based including using small props to help strengthen and tone your body.
Improvers Plus
For those who want to be challenged with tougher exercises. With improved flexibility and stamina this class challenges core strength and control designed to build muscles endurance and a toned body. Classes are matwork based including using small props to help strengthen and tone your body.
Intermediate
More challenging for the core and for co-ordination. The aim is for movement to be flowing and dynamic so the body becomes evenly strengthened and toned. Classes are matwork based including using small props to help strengthen and tone your body.
Advanced
With a faster tempo and flowing transitions, working towards the 36 ‘classic’ original exercises that were designed by Joseph Pilates for execution on the mat. Modifications will be given where necessary. You will develop your Pilates technique and skills by means of a balanced, effective, total body workout – with particular focus on your core. This is a tough workout leaving you feeling strong and energised.
Specialised Classes
Reformer on the Mat
The Matwork is unassisted and is considered to be more challenging than the Reformer as it is the body working against gravity. The reformer on the mat is a great way for the more advanced body to get connected into the Powerhouse and challenge the core strength and control. Reformer on the mat adds variety and challenge to the to the workout.
High Intensity Power Pilates (HIP Pilates)
A dynamic, cardio-infused Pilates class aimed at raising the heart rate and improving functional strength. We use light weights and dynamic movement to challenge the whole body. Great for bone health and cardiovascular fitness.
Pricing Tiers
True progress in Pilates requires consistency, structure, and personal care. To ensure complete safety and continuous development, mixed-ability drop-in classes are not available.
Instead, all classes operate on a dedicated, closed-membership basis. Every new client begins by getting in touch for a personal consultation, a 6-week beginner course, or a one-off taster session. Once your exact needs and ability level have been assessed, your membership will be and your place will be secured in a permanent, recurring weekly class. This ensures you learn in a safe, unhurried environment alongside a consistent group, guided by a teacher who truly knows your body and can safely challenge you.
Bronze
1 class per week
Silver
2 classes per week
Gold
3 classes per week
Platinum
4 classes per week
Membership & Billing Terms
- Payments: Membership fees are collected automatically on the 1st of every month via secure direct debit.
- The Catch-Up System: Missed classes are non-refundable and payments cannot be carried forward to the following month. However, if a class is cancelled via the member dashboard at least 30 minutes prior to the start time, the system will allow an alternative “catch-up” class to be booked within that same calendar month, subject to availability.
- Cancellations: A standard 30-day notice period is required to cancel a monthly membership.
Get In Touch
Whether you have questions about class levels, private sessions, or finding the right path for your fitness journey, I’m here to help.
Fill out the form to send us a message, or email me at jules@juleshardmanpilates.co.uk.