Based in Littlebury, near Saffron Walden, with over fifteen years of successfully teaching Pilates and helping clients achieve results. Whether you are a client looking to begin your Pilates experience, a runner looking to enhance your running, or a teacher progressing your own teaching, DO Pilates has lots to offer.
Duncan has been teaching Pilates for over fifteen years, having qualified in matwork as a master matwork teacher and a level 4 lower back pain exercise specialist. Along with matwork, Duncan is qualified in Reformer, Cadillac and the Wunda chair and all the small equipment. Along with the classes and private sessions he runs in his own studio, Duncan is part of the Teacher Training team for Body Control Pilates, teaching the level 3 matwork, level 4 movement and adaptations, intermediate and advanced mat, all the small equipment and the Pilates for runners course. Until recently, he was teaching the intermediate and advanced teacher classes on a weekly basis in London. Along with teaching at Body Control Pilates, Duncan also teaches his own teacher workshops around the country. Aside from Pilates, Duncan is a keen runner, having taken part in over 40 marathons and half marathons and works with lots of local runners on improving running technique.
Hackney
Duncan’s Pilates, Victoria Park Harriers,
Cadogan Terrace, London, E9 5EG
I can help with individual running goals, looking at the fundamentals of running technique. I use exercises and mobilisation to improve running form, enhancing movement potential and helping to avoid injury.
Built entirely around you. Taking into account your current level of fitness, goals you want to achieve and any injuries you may have.
I am qualified as a REPS level 4 lower back pain exercise specialist.
Workshops for your group. Arrange either a one-off or a series of workshops for your running group.
Having taught my own teacher workshops for several years, I am available for bookings for teachers interested in organising a workshop for themselves and other teachers.
Hackney
Duncan’s Pilates, Victoria Park Harriers,
Cadogan Terrace, London, E9 5EG
Littlebury
Duncan’s Pilates, Littlebury,
Saffron Walden
I have been teaching Pilates and Movement classes for runners for over fifteen years, working with runners of all ages and abilities, ranging from those looking to improve their 5k ParkRun to those competing at International level. I have run over 40 half and full marathons myself, and I qualified five years in a row for the London marathon as a “Good for Age” runner. Aside from the work in my own studio I am a senior teacher for Body Control Pilates, and have attended running courses for myself regularly over the last decade. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals in running, helping them transform the way they run and to reconnect with the joy of running naturally.
I would highly recommend Duncan as a well qualified, knowledgable and enthusiastic Pilates teacher. His classes are well planned and progressive and exercises can be adapted for individuals as necessary. Many of my patients attend his classes in order to gain further ongoing core stability as well as general strength and mobility following a course of Physiotherapy. Duncan is able to advise on the strengthening of particular muscle groups using his extensive knowledge of muscular anatomy. I have attended classes regularly for over two years and enjoy the variety, progression and use of resistive equipment.
Dorothy Smith, Chartered Physiotherapist
After 12 years of back pain DO Pilates has revolutionised my life. Friendly, fun and hugely beneficial, I cannot recommend Duncan highly enough.
Sue Ingle, client
I first came to Pilates in Oct 2007 on the recommendation of my Chiropractor following a lower back injury in June 2007. Originally the main aim was strengthening my back to prevent a recurrence of the injury and enable me to complete the London Marathon the following April. What I didn’t expect was the performance benefits that came with a stronger, more stable core, particularly in endurance events where I feel stronger in the later stages of a race. In the 10 months since starting Pilates I have set personal bests at half marathon, marathon (by 29 minutes!) and Olympic distance triathlon. My Pilates sessions are now quite literally at the core of my training and are the one session in the week I will not miss.
Howard Williams, WaldenTRI, Ironman 2006
Duncan's Body Control Pilates is a must for any regular athlete. The essential core work it has taught me has been an invaluable part of my training programme. Taught in a marvellous atmosphere created by Duncan in his bespoke studio, it's the part of my training week I most look forward to.
Nick Folland