Sam White, Founder and Principle Teacher
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Despite a sporty youth, I only discovered Pilates in my 30's, when badly executed gym and military-style work outs and a sedentary desk-bound job resulted in neck and shoulder pain. Now in my 40's, I'm physically fitter and stronger than ever, thanks to Pilates and the way in which it influences how I move and carry myself in everyday life.
In 2011 I enrolled as a Teacher trainee with Body Control Pilates, keen to take my learning to a new level. My early Pilates training re-ignited my undergraduate learning in Physiology and Anatomy (I studied Biochemistry at Uni). Now as a fully certified Body Control Pilates & REPs Level 3 Matwork and Reformer Teacher, I remain committed to ongoing training. I'm currently working towards Pilates Level 4 certification, plus I'm training as a Personal Trainer, keen to bring the benefits of weight-training to my clients. As an avid runner, rower, cyclist, swimmer, skier and novice triathlete I have a particular interest in the application and relevance of Pilates in Sport; I recently smashed 9 minutes off my latest Sprint Triathlon time, and credit this achievement to hours of preparation for a Pilates exam and not to any extra Triathlon training! I also hold accreditation as a "Level 4 Low Back Pain" Specialist Exercise Instructor, recognition as a Back4Good® practitioner and a BackCare professional. I run several weekly "Healthy Back" classes for the prevention of back pain. Read more here. I'm fully insured and hold CPR first aid certification. I'm also a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and the Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA) and am bound by their respective Codes of Practice Qualifications and Accreditation: Body Control Pilates and REPS Level 3 Pilates Matwork Body Control Pilates Reformer Basics to Intermediate Body Control Pilates Level 4 Low Back Pain REPS Level 4 Specialist Instructor Low Back Pain REPS Level 2 Gym Instructor Back4Good® Practitioner and BackCare Professional Member of the Body Control Pilates Association BSc (hons) Biochemistry (specialism in Medical Biochemistry) – University of Birmingham Other courses & workshops: Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Matwork Pilates with Small equipment – band, small ball, large ball, toning circle, foam roller Ante and Post Natal Pilates Pilates for Osteoporosis Pilates for the Older Person Pilates and Scoliosis Body Control Pilates Level 4 Adaptations & Movement Pilates for Performance Pilates for Runners Pilates for Cycling Pilates on the Ladder Barrel Pilates on the Cadillac MOTR Pilates Numerous workshops/lectures to include: Hip Function, Foot & Ankle function and Hypermobility Challenge your Matwork "Endurolates" (Pilates for Endurance) |
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