

I am now a Level 3 Pilates Instructor
I have now completed my Active IQ Pilates Level 3 course through Fitness NI. This course ulilizes documentation supplied by Body Control Pilates and is an excellent course.
I would like to give an enormous amount of thanks to Michelle, Roise, Denise, Gillian, Zuzana and Helen for being such a wonderful class to teach and for giving up their time on a Saturday morning. Thanks to all of you. Thanks also to those of you who under different circumstances would been there in my class.
Should require any further information on the Active IQ Pilates Level 3 course supplied by Fitness NI go http://www.fitnessni.org/training.php?menu_item_id=3

New Pilates On The Ball class
My new for 2012 Pilates On The Ball class starts tomorrow at 9:30am in my Studio!! There are still a couple of places left. Opening offer of 6 classes for £30! Normal price will be £36 for 6 classes. Maximum of 5 people.

New for 2012 the 45 Minute 1 to 1 session for £22
I have just introduced 45 minute 1 to 1 sessions for £22.
So if you have an injury, you're getting married, or you want to start doing regular 1 to 1 sessions but feel that hour sessions are just to long or the idea of paying out £30 a time seems just a little to extravagant at the moment then a 45 minute £22 1 to 1 could be just right for you.
Contact me on 07919172941 or use the "Contact me" form on this web site to get more information about available dates and times.
An hour session can still be booked at £30. Pay in advance for 6 sessions and pay £150 a saving of £30.

Classes in 2012
Enrollment for the LA Fitness Evening Classes
The next block of 8 classes in LA Fitness, Adelaide Street, Belfast starts next week. each block of 8 classes costs £48 and there are spaces in both the 18:30 Tuesday class and the 17:30 Wednesday class. Contact me via Facebook, e-mail neilpilates@hotmail.com or phone 07919172941 to book your place.
Wedding Package
Checkout my new Wedding Package!
Eight 1 to 1 sessionsand six classes over a 5 weeks for speedy results.
£230 all in normal price £276!
You don't have to be getting married to take advantage of this offer. If you need to get toned quickly for any reason it could be for you!
Special offer for Hairdressers and Beauticians

The Neilpilates.com Members Monthly Draw Winner
The winner of the Neilpilates.com Members Monthly Draw for September 2011 was Diane Gerrow. Diane wins a free 1 to 1 personnel Pilates training session and Marie-Louise Connelly who was runner up gets £15 off either Pilates classes or off a 1 to 1 personnel Pilates training session.
The Neilpilates.com Members Monthly Draw is Back!
After having lots of problems which were unfortunately beyond my control, the e-mails for the September free draw have been sent out to the members of Neilpilates.com.
As with the monthly Neilpilates Facebook draw the winner gets a free 1 to 1 personnel Pilates session in my studio. The session lasts 1 hour normal price £30.
The runner-up gets £15 off a 1 to 1 or £15 towards the payment for a set of classes.
The draws will now be held on a Monthly basis as before.
Neilpilates Facebook Page free draw Winner
The winner of the September Neilpilates Facebook page draw was Fiona Kelly who gets a free 1 to 1 in my studio aith Kate Petrie as runner up. Kate gets £15 off a 1 to 1 or off classes.
See above to link to the Neilpilates Facebook page tohavea chance of winning next moths draw.
2 NEW MONDAY DAYTIME CLASSES
Pole Kittens Dance Studio, 18 Cregagh Road 09:30-10:30 £36 for 6 classes that don't have to be taken consecutively or £7 per class.
Crescent Arts Centre 12.30pm to 1:15pm in 8 week blocks from 5th September. £32 per block of 8 classes and you can enroll online at http://www.neilpilates.com/apps/webstore/. N.B. there will be a Paypal admin charge.
Pricing changes from September 2011
Unfortunately I am in the postion were I feel I need to slightly increase to the cost of my classes. This will be the first every price increase since I started teaching in 2004. The cost of each class will increase by £1.
The drop in classes at St Bernadette's Parish Centre, and Jacqui Philpott's Dance Studio will cost £36 for 6 classes that do not need to be taken consecutively or £7 per class.
The enrolled classes at LA Fitness on Tuesday and Wednesday evening remain unchanged at £48 for 8 classes. The Friday lunchtime class also remains unchanged at £4 per 45 minute class.
The enrolled classes at the Crescent Arts Centre will be priced at £6 per class from the start of the January 2012 term i.e. if the term lasts 8 weeks it will cost £48 etc. The September term is still priced at £5 per class, £60 for 12 classes. The lunchtime class on Mondays starting in September will remain unchanged at £32 per 8 week block, £4 per 45 minute class.
The Friday class at International House will remain unchanged at £5 per class.
The Antenatal class held on Saturdays in my Studio will remain unchanged at £40 for 5 classes which do not need to be taken consecutively.
1 to 1 and 2 to 1 personal Pilates tuition remain unchanged at £30 and £40 respectfully.
I can run private 1 hour classes in my studio for 3 to 6 people
£15 per person for 3
£12 per person for 4
£10 per person for 5
£8 per person for 6

CRAZY AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER
Book two 1 to 1 private Pilates tuition sessions and you will get the first session for £25, normal price £30, and the second for a fabulous 50% off £15!!
Call me on 07919172941 to book your sessions.
Crescent Art Centre Intermediate class
The new winter term starts 9th September 2011 Fridays 19:00 - 20:00. It's a 12 week term and will cost £60.00.
You can enroll in these classes online at http://www.neilpilates.com/app


June Neilpilates Facebook Page Draw
New Class Starting on 5th September 2011
I will have a new class from 5th September on Monday mornings from 09:30 to 10:30 at Peaches Poledancing Studio which will be moving to an address on the Cregagh Road opposite Wyse Byse at the end of July. If you are interested in this class please use the "Contact me" button on this page to get more information.
Peaches is run by Karen Simpson and pole dancing classes will greatly improve your core strength and flexibility as both are needed in abundance if you want to perform some of the higher level moves.

Friday Morning, 09:15 to 10:15 Class Change Of Venue.
During the months of June, July and August the Friday morning, 09:15 to 10:15, class normally held in St Bernadette's Parish Centre will be held inthe Neilpilates Studio at 17 Wynchurch Park, Belfast BT6 0 JL. From September 2011 this class will revert to being held in Bernadette's Parish Centre, Rosetta Road.

Radio Ulster Talkback
Due to Pippa Middleton stating her much admired shape is due to Pilates I was invited onto the Radio Ulster Talkback programme with Wendy Austin on Thursday 19th May to talk about the many and various benefits of Pilates. I have to say that Wendy Austin really put me at my ease and made the whole experience very enjoyable. I have added a link the the http://www.bbc.co.uk/ iplayer so that you can hear my interview. It is the last 5 minutes of the programme.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0111jg1/Talkback_19_05_2011/
April Members Draw


The winner of the April draw was Paul Heaney with Alison Young as runner up. Paul will get a free 1-2-1 and Alison gets £15 off a 1-2-1, £15 off classes or she can have a £15 gift voucher.
March 2011 Members Draw Result

The winner was Lisa Johnston and the runner up was Jennifer Bill, pictured above. Lisa will get a free 1-2-1 and Jennifer gets £15 off a 1-2-1, £15 off classes or she can have a £15 gift voucher.

New Antenatal Facebook page.
There will be a new Neilpilates Antenatal Facebook page coming soon. I will give more details when the new page is ready. There are still places in my Antenatal class which is held in my studio on Saturdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. Contact me on 07919172941 for details.
And the winner is!
The first draw of 2011 for members of Neilpilates.com has been completed. The winner was Diane Gerrow and the runner up was another Diane, Diane Hume. The winning Diane will get a free 1-2-1 and the runner up Diane gets £15 of a 1-2-1, classes or she can have a £15 gift voucher.
The December Members DrawThe winner of the December Members was Jo-Anne Quintero and the runner up was Anne Marie McGirr. Well done to you both!

Gift Voucher Donation
Are you looking for prizes for raffles that you, or someone you know, are organising? Contact me through Facebook or on 07919172941 and I will donate £30 and/or £15 gift vouchers for you to give away!
Remember that gift vouchers make a great present! Buy them online at this link Gift Vouchers
The November Facebook draw
There were 37 entries and the winner was Parveen Akhtar! The runner up was Caira Downes. Same as the website draw the winner gets a free 1-2-1 and the runner up gets £15 off a 1-2-1 or £15 off a block of classes.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Neilpilates/133802856851?ref=ts
The November Members Draw
The winner was Mandy Hamilton who will recieve a free 1-2-1 in my Neilpilates Studio and the runner up was Helen O'Conner who gets £15 off a 1-2-1 or £15 off a block of classes.

November Special Offer For those who 'like' the Neilpilates Facebook page
Last month I ran a £10 off discount offer for the members of the neilpilates.com website who booked a 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 in October. I worked really well so for the month of November if you have hit the 'like' button to add this Neilpilates page to your pages you can book a 1-2-1 for £20, normally £30 or a 2-2-1 for £30, normally £40. If you have ever though about booking a 1-2-1 then this is the time to do it!! Ring me on 07919172941 or send me a message or comment on Facebook to book your place. If you have already booked for November the discounted £20 rate will apply.

Ante Natal Class
The class is at 15:45 to 16:45 on Saturdays and costs £40 for 5 sessions. I have set a maximum class size of 5 people for this class. If you are interested in attending this class you can contact me on 07919172941 or by Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Neilpilates/133802856851?ref=ts
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Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes at LA Fitness
There are still some places left in the Tuesday 18:30 class and the Wednesday 17:30 class at LA Fitness, Adelaide Street, Belfast. Get in touch on 0791917941 or through Facebook if you are interested in these places, maximum 5 per class. It's a 8 week term priced at £48, 5 non-LA Fitness members will be allowed to enrol in each class. The Friday lunchtime 12:30 class costs £4 per class and ther is no limit on the number of non-LA Fitness members who can attend.
October Special Offer For Members of Neilpilates.com
If you join this site as a member, which is totally free, or you are already a member you can book a 1-2-1 for £20, normal price is £30 or a 2-2-1 for £30,normal price is £40 during the month of October! So if you every thought about trying a 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 this would be the time to do it! Offers subject to places being available and sessions must take place during October.
The September Facebook Neilpilates page draw
The September Facebook Neilpilates page draw winner is Siobhan McKenna and the runner up was Beth Bell. I will be contacting them both to sort out their prizes.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Neilpilates/133802856851?ref=ts
The September Members Draw Result
The winner was Kathryn Carson who will get a free 1-2-1 and the runner up was Lynette Baillie who will get a £15 gift voucher.
Are You Free on Fridays?
If you have free time on Fridays I have three classes you can choose from;
St Bernadette's Parish Centre, Rosetta Road, 09:15 - 10:15
LA Fitness, Adelaide Street, 12:30 - 13:15 N.B. this class is open to public and you do not require membership of LA Fitness to attend this class.
International House Language School, University Street, opposite All Saints church, 16:00 - 17:00
If you have a Yoga/exercise mat you should bring it for classes in St Bernadette's although I do supply a limited number of mats. You need to bring a mat to the International House class. Mats are supplied at LA Fitness.
If you have access to a Membership Plus or PERKS discount card, you don't need to be the named person on the card, you get 25% off the LA Fitness class each time you attended!! Pay £3 only, normal price £4. You can also get 25% off your first 1-2-1 or your first 6 lessons at the classes at Jacqui Philpott's Dance Studio & St Bernadette's Parish Centre, £22.50 instead of £30!!
Classes at St Bernadette's Parish Centre, cost £30 for 6 lessons which do not need to be taken consecutively, or £6 per class.
The International House class costs £5 per class.
The LA Fitness class costs £4 per class due to it being a 45 minute class.