Annette Martin Pilates

I'm posting on behalf of my mother, Susan Watkins.I had never tried pilates before and I was very nervous, particularly because I suffer with COPD. However Annette listens to me very carefully, to my concerns and she allayed my fears and quickly integrated me into her class. I am undoubtedly much better having attended Annette's classes and we have formed a good working team together. It has been most enjoyable and we will really really miss her.

We moved into a new area about two years ago and I set about looking for a new pilates teacher. After a couple of unsuccessful tries, on my third try I found Annette. I knew immediately after my first session that I had hit gold! Her classes are quite brilliant and her gentle approach has helped me enormously with my increasingly arthritic joints. She has a wonderful sense of humour which makes for a very relaxed class, though we are worked quite hard sometimes! My mobility and strength has improved since joining and I thoroughly recommend her classes.She is moving house and I now have to come to terms with finding a replacement and Annette will be a hard act to follow. There will be some very lucky people about to find out just how brilliant her classes are!

Annette is a fabulous Pilates instructor. I'd been doing Pilates for many years but after moving to the area couldn't find a class that suited me, until I found Annette's Body Control Pilates.Annette is a fun, enthusiastic and technical tutor, who both understands her clients and works with them to maximise their potential. As a (marginally!) younger member of Annette's classes, I was pleased to find that she assures each move is adaptable to all abilities, using various pilates props to challenge the body. My core and balance is definitely stronger and I will miss Annette's Monday sessions in Benson which helped to calm my mind, lift my soul and set me up for the week ahead !

I have been doing Pilates for over ten years, with a number of instructors in that time due to moving and then my previous instructor moving away after the pandemic.I spent ages trying to find a new class, and for months was following Annette online before I finally decided it would be worth the twenty minute drive to Benson for the class. I'm now kicking myself that I didn't start sooner! I have loved Annette's classes, just the right amount of challenge for me (mid-60s) and lots of fun too. She is friendly, bubbly, encouraging, and always making sure her students are safe and able to work at the right level for them. If you are considering Pilates, and are in Annette's area (Yeovilton after this week) do take the plunge, you won't be disappointed, and I will be very jealous of you!I'm now looking forward to Annette's online classes once she has settled after her move.Before I started Pilates I had back trouble, not any more. I had begun to get stiff again before I went to Annette's classes, but I am now regaining strength and my balance is improving. Give it a go!!

I have gained so much and thoroughly enjoyed Pilates with Annette. I have been doing Pilates for about 20 years and had several different teachers but Annette’s style, gentle rigour, humour and thoughtfulness means that you come away physically better, but also cheery - a great combination! I’m sad she is moving area but know that she will soon gain a following as she is an excellent Pilates instructor.

I've made more progress with my balance and movement difficulties in the 4 weeks that Annette has been teaching me in her Seated Pilates class than I have in the last 18 months. This suits me better than phsyiotherapy. You cannot find someone more understanding, experienced, helpful and encouraging than lovely Annette. This is an honest review of Annette's teaching abilities and one that I sincerely appreciate that I can do to encourage others with movement issues to be taught by her.

Attending Pilates classes has been part of my life for a long time. Pilates has helped me maintain my healthy and fitness as I get older. I joined Annette's class when I moved to Wallingford. Technically it was just what I needed but I also appreciated her enthusiasm and friendliness. I would recommend her class to anyone who is thinking of starting Pilates or who is already on their Pilates journey. She is very good at getting you to working at your level!

Joining a new class is always difficult and uncomfortable. Annette is super friendly , relaxed and makes her classes inclusive , friendly and informative. She always offers exercise options to challenge those that are able but suitable adaptations for those that feel less able . She is clearly a very experienced and knowledgeable Pilates instructor .

I've had the pleasure of being taught by Annette and I highly recommend her. her fun approach to Pilates makes the lesson so enjoyable. She's very knowledgeable but also very personable which is just what I want from my pilates teacher. if you are unsure about whether Pilates is for you then definitely give Annettes classes a go and you'll wish you'd came sooner!

My original Pilates teacher went on maternity leave and I discovered that Annette was running an intermediate class 50 yards from my house. Annette is a great teacher. She takes time to explain moves, helps individually with positioning, and offers alternative ways of doing the move while achieving the same outcome. Every lesson is slightly different so there is no chance of being bored! She is very encouraging, which engenders confidence, and she has a great sense of humour. At age 77, Pilates is important to me for core strength and balance. Annette's classes help me maintain that. I highly recommend her.