Frequently Asked Questions

We offer Pilates classes and nutritional advice in the South London area. With group, private and corporate class options we utilise different props and light equipment, so in each session you gain body control, enhancing posture, balance and flexibility as well as acquire greater awareness of the connection between the body and the mind. Hernan Castro-Vidal has a passion for wellness and movement. With a US and UK education, Hernan has a BSc with Honours in Human Nutrition and Sports Science and his continuous pilates training is based on the Body Control Pilates technique.

Classic pilates tends to focus on subtle, slow and controlled movements with low reps. The introduction of Body Control Pilates®, however, allows our students to gain all the benefits of classic pilates principles but due to the higher intensity and increase in resistance, your heart rate tends to raise more, allowing more calorie burn – between 500-800 calories per session. This technique is ideal for weight loss, increased strength and long lean muscle tone. Results can be seen within ten sessions.

We recommend comfortable or stretchy sportswear and some clients prefer bare feet. However, if you prefer to wear socks, you can certainly can. Some classes require for your to bring your mat, but we will let you know if this is required. Apart from that all equipment is provided.

Absolutely. Pilates private classes can be booked for up to three people, online, on our Private Class Booking page. If you’re interested in scheduling a one-on-one training session, or a private class of up to three people, then please telephone Hernan on 07826 959 541, or email us using the Contact Form.

Absolutely. If you’re interested in scheduling a regular or one-off class for your organisation, then please telephone Hernan on 07826 959 541, or email us using the contact form on our Contact Page.

All booked classes require 24 hours cancellation notice prior to a class or you will be charged in full. If you need to cancel, then please telephone Hernan on 07826 959 541, or email us using the contact form on our Contact Page.

Relaxation	Concentration
Co-ordination	Centring
Alignment	Breathing
Stamina	Flowing Movements

A single nutritional session is designed to give a brief overview of where you are at that particular moment. This is great if you are preparing for a marathon for example or training to bulk up or find definition. Single nutritional sessions are also perfect as a follow up from previous sessions or if you feel that you are stuck and need to reset your goals. The 30-day programme is available for new clients, so the support and behavioural changes are done in a gradual process. We tend to have 3 to 4 catch ups during the 30 days where clients and the nutritionist can discuss different options and details as well as agreeing on what the next step would be and set objectives.

Numerous professional athletes across a wide range of sports have added flexibility and core strengthening to their existing fitness routines by using Pilates. It reduces the risk of injury, enhances body conditioning and improves performance. for these reasons, many of our clients find the variety and intensity of our classes to be the perfect complement to their regular routine.

Pilates is an excellent activity that can be practised during pregnancy. It will also prepare you for labour and aid in getting back your shape and alignment after giving birth in order to return to your ‘new’ self. Our knowledgeable and professional Pilates trainers will be by your side supporting you at every stage of this important journey. At PilatesNutrition, our classes support women during and after pregnancy. If you are prenatal, or if you’ve already given birth recently, then please consult your doctor before practicing and get in touch with us if you have any further questions.

Should you wish to make a complaint, our team would like to hear from you directly. For the purposes of clarity and fairness, to all parties, we do not accept verbal complaints. Please submit your complaint in writing using the contact form on our Contact Page and a member of PilatesNutrition will respond to you directly.

We accept online payments using PayPal and PayPal also accept credit cards and guest payment without having to register an account with them. No other online payment options are currently supported. But if there is a high demand on a different payment option we would consider offering that. We also take cash payments before each class.