PILATES FOR SPORTS
FOCUSED 1-1 TRAINING FOR ATHLETES
I regularly work with sports people for performance enhancement and injury prevention.
Regular clients at my Manchester city centre studio include runners, cyclists, horse riders, footballers, boxers, squash players, tennis players, and more. In each instance, I create a personalised programme according to the client’s specific movement patterns and needs.
I teach across a range of large apparatus, each with its own unique mechanics (the Reformer, Tower, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel and Mat), which offers a more adaptable, well-rounded approach that allows for deeply targeted work. Sessions focus on building functional strength, improving alignment, and developing efficient movement strategies that carry over into sport-specific performance.
My approach is rooted in anatomy and movement analysis, ensuring that each athlete not only addresses current imbalances or injuries (learn more about my work with injuries & rehab here) but also builds long-term resilience. I bring a high level of detail and clarity to every session, whether improving pelvic control in runners, thoracic mobility in cyclists, or rotational strength in boxers.
During client sessions, the body is considered as a whole, interconnected system that should be strengthened and mobilised in a balanced way through all planes of motion.
I offer both private (1-1) and semi-private (2-1) appointments at the studio, creating a focused, supportive space for athletes of all levels to refine their movement and reach their goals.
Clients often make contact with a specific issue or focus, which is then approached within this whole-body context. More often than not, they tend to continue with regular sessions even after the initial issue has been resolved, as they find it to be a brilliant complementary support to their main movement practice.
I first pursued this specialism while working towards my 500 hour comprehensive certification with BASI Pilates, whereby I completed a ten week case study and written paper working with a footballer who had approached me for help with foot and ankle stability. Scroll down to read their testimonial.
Common areas of focus:
Improving stride mechanics and hip control in runners
Enhancing spinal mobility and posture for cyclists
Building pelvic stability and postural awareness in horse riders
Developing rotational strength and shoulder support for boxers
Increasing agility and joint resilience in squash and racquet sports
Rehabilitating ankle, knee, or lower back injuries through integrated, full-body work
Supporting long-distance athletes with recovery and breath-led movement strategies
Addressing asymmetries and compensatory patterns to prevent overuse injuries and extend athletic longevity
Client testimonial (footballer):
“Over our ten Pilates sessions, my foot stability noticeably improved, which has brought better balance, stronger knees, and more control in my movements. This has made me feel more grounded and responsive while playing. It’s made me more confident when going into tackles (or being tackled). I’m able to plant my feet and pivot with confidence, and I’ve noticed I’m recovering better after games too. Most importantly, my right knee has felt more stable and reliable. I’ve noticed when I’m compensating (and avoiding use of specific muscles prone to prior injury). I’ve also noticed when muscles on that side feel tight or tired.
Because I’ve built strength in my feet, I’m now hesitating less when I push off my right leg in high-impact moments. One of the biggest things I’ve gained is an increase in spatial and body awareness. I’m more conscious now of how I carry myself on the pitch, how my weight shifts, where I’m generating power from. I think that awareness has made me more agile and efficient in my movement. I'm tracking back faster, pushing off with more force, and controlling the ball whilst dribbling with greater finesse.”