All the information on Jo's website is correct however she is currently working hard to make it more user friendly and will be adding more pictures soon
Jo Southgate aka 'SuperJo' is proud to have 19 years experience in teaching Pilates and 22 years in the fitness Industry.
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Jo is a Chartered Fitness Instructor.She was with The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). Her membership number was R0008219.
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has taken over from REPs. Jo has registered with them as a 'Group Exercise Instructor Practitioner'. Once CIMSPA has updated their system to allow its' members to register for more than one thing she will register with them as a 'Personal Trainer' too. CIMPSA's mission statement: "Through our work we will:
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Jo aged 28
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Please be aware there are some instructors who are claiming to be Yoga or Pilates instructors because they have done a course such as Supple Strength or Body Balance which does not qualify you in either of these disciplines. A good instructor will always display their qualifications on CIMSPA.
Personal training
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Jo's YouTube videos
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All Retreats and 'Face to Face' fitness classes are cancelled until it is safe to teach groups again.
Here's what Jo's clients have to say..........
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18th July 2020
My name is Cheryl Fisher. I’ve been enjoying Jo’s Pilates classes for almost 10 years. The classes have definitely improved my tone, suppleness and overall fitness. Plus Jo has helped me recover more quickly from back pain and a whiplash injury. Her depth of knowledge is so impressive and you can really tell how much she loves teaching. She explains things clearly and makes time for everyone in class. The classes are friendly and welcoming and we often get together outside of class too. So thanks Jo - you’re keeping us fit and we’re having lots of fun at the same time - a great combination! |
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18th July 2020
My name is Alex Machado and I have been doing Pilates for 2 years now. Pilates was recommended by my Golf coach who noticed a remarkable difference in my flexibility and posture within a few months of doing Pilates with an outstanding Pilates Instructor Jo Southgate. Taking up Pilates is one of the best things I have done in recent years. If you are lucky to be trained by Jo as your Pilates instructor, count yourself extremely lucky. Jo is not only an amazing Pilates Instructor, she is also a wonderful person and a very good friend who knows her clients very well indeed. Before starting a class, Jo is able to pick up any problems her clients have simply by their posture. All my Pilates friends will agree that this is an amazing skill. Jo knows the relevant exercises for neck problems, back issues and hip problems. I am really impressed by this. Sometimes Jo finishes our lesson with relaxation session which is really calming. You certainly go home a different person. Now and again Jo tests her clients knowledge on the principles of Pilates which I thoroughly enjoy and I am glad to say that Lateral Breathing is a new skill I have learnt from this really gifted Pilates instructor. For this I am very grateful to Jo. I would gladly recommend Jo’s Pilates classes to anyone. |
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15th July 2020
My name is Pat Sibley I started doing Pilates after I retired and have known Jo for several years. We lost touch for a while as we both changed venues but I got in touch again after I had a frozen shoulder and wanted to get the movement back. We started with some 1-to-1 sessions where she assessed my new problems and reminded herself of the old one with my lower back. She set me up with a series of exercises which made a difference within a few weeks. Following a reassessment I got another set of exercises to complement those. Jo has a very good way of explaining what happens with the muscles and how that affects your skeleton. My posture has definitely improved as people I haven’t seen for a while ask me if I’ve lost weight. The answer is ‘no, it’s just better supported and held in’. I also practise some of the less visible exercises while standing in queues or in exhibitions and that reduces my backache. I definitely recommend Jo to anyone who is unsure whether Pilates is for them. She’ll tell you the truth and not try to blind you with science. She’s a lovely, caring person who treats all her clients as friends. During lockdown she has spent considerable amounts of time and money providing us with online classes and YouTube videos so we can practise at home. Thank-you Jo!!
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6th July 2020
My name is Kirsty. I have only been attending Jo’s classes for a short time, with the aim of improving a recurring lower back problem. It has definitely helped and Jo’s enthusiasm and knowledge has been great. The classes are fun, informative and Jo is able to customise the exercises to help the individual, even from the first session I came away feeling the benefit. Great classes, led by a great teacher.
14th May 2012
My name is Iona Stephens and I am 46. I began Pilates with Jo about 10 weeks ago and have really noticed a difference in my sense of well-being.
I have dabbled with a little exercise before but never stuck to anything and just took it for granted that my body would carry on supporting me with no help from myself. Inevitably time took its toll and I found myself stiff and achy and I felt much older than I was. I also felt little motivation to do anything about it as I thought it was just an inevitable part of getting older. I was also finding it much more difficult to manage stress and it was causing a lot of physical reactions like constant headaches, stiff neck and shoulders and an increased sense of anxiety.
Then I found Jo and things are feeling very different.
I felt better after the very first class and things have continued to improve. Jo has taught me the importance of being aware of your body and your posture and to take responsibility for changing it. Just a slight shift in how I was holding myself made a significant difference to the feeling of tension I had constantly felt in my neck. By teaching me correct breathing and spinal and pelvic alignment, I have become much more in tune with my body and now I find myself automatically wanting to correct my posture when I am sitting at the computer or standing in a queue and I feel more comfortable for doing so. Yes, I do ache slightly after some of the classes but it is a warm feeling that says I have had a good stretch and have corrected something rather than I have pushed my body too hard and now it is taking its toll.
Jo has been constantly supportive, inspiring and motivating. She knows the name of every person in her class and makes each of us feel special and cared for. This makes such a difference to how I approach this class as I feel it really is right just for me. There is always the opportunity to ask about any specific areas that you want to work on and if anyone has any injuries then Jo will work individually with them to make sure the exercise is adapted for them appropriately. Her knowledge of the anatomy of the body is extensive and she teaches us so much more than just how to position our bodies! The love and care she shows to everyone is clearly reciprocated and everyone really loves her.
One of my favourite parts of the lesson is the guided relaxation at the end where you imagine yourself in a calm and peaceful place. Allowing myself the time to stop and inhale/exhale deeply gives my body and mind a brief moment of well-being which I can take with me to help me through the day.
After just 10 weeks with Jo I feel much more flexible and less achy when I wake up in the mornings. I feel stronger and more centred and altogether much happier now I am working with my body rather than trying to fight it getting older. I would recommend Jo’s Pilates class to everyone who wants to feel good.
My name is Iona Stephens and I am 46. I began Pilates with Jo about 10 weeks ago and have really noticed a difference in my sense of well-being.
I have dabbled with a little exercise before but never stuck to anything and just took it for granted that my body would carry on supporting me with no help from myself. Inevitably time took its toll and I found myself stiff and achy and I felt much older than I was. I also felt little motivation to do anything about it as I thought it was just an inevitable part of getting older. I was also finding it much more difficult to manage stress and it was causing a lot of physical reactions like constant headaches, stiff neck and shoulders and an increased sense of anxiety.
Then I found Jo and things are feeling very different.
I felt better after the very first class and things have continued to improve. Jo has taught me the importance of being aware of your body and your posture and to take responsibility for changing it. Just a slight shift in how I was holding myself made a significant difference to the feeling of tension I had constantly felt in my neck. By teaching me correct breathing and spinal and pelvic alignment, I have become much more in tune with my body and now I find myself automatically wanting to correct my posture when I am sitting at the computer or standing in a queue and I feel more comfortable for doing so. Yes, I do ache slightly after some of the classes but it is a warm feeling that says I have had a good stretch and have corrected something rather than I have pushed my body too hard and now it is taking its toll.
Jo has been constantly supportive, inspiring and motivating. She knows the name of every person in her class and makes each of us feel special and cared for. This makes such a difference to how I approach this class as I feel it really is right just for me. There is always the opportunity to ask about any specific areas that you want to work on and if anyone has any injuries then Jo will work individually with them to make sure the exercise is adapted for them appropriately. Her knowledge of the anatomy of the body is extensive and she teaches us so much more than just how to position our bodies! The love and care she shows to everyone is clearly reciprocated and everyone really loves her.
One of my favourite parts of the lesson is the guided relaxation at the end where you imagine yourself in a calm and peaceful place. Allowing myself the time to stop and inhale/exhale deeply gives my body and mind a brief moment of well-being which I can take with me to help me through the day.
After just 10 weeks with Jo I feel much more flexible and less achy when I wake up in the mornings. I feel stronger and more centred and altogether much happier now I am working with my body rather than trying to fight it getting older. I would recommend Jo’s Pilates class to everyone who wants to feel good.
04/05/2012.
My name is Jessie Summers. I have been going to Jo's Pilates classes for over 8 years now, starting after having facet joint injections and physiotherapy for lower back problems.
Jo is friendly, a patient teacher and if an exercise causes pain or a student finds it difficult she will always suggest an alternative. She is quick to praise and even in a large class finds time to give everyone some personal attention.
Owing to my Pilates classes I have had no serious recurrence of back problems, I am much more aware of my posture and do 15 minutes or so of simple exercises every day.
My name is Jessie Summers. I have been going to Jo's Pilates classes for over 8 years now, starting after having facet joint injections and physiotherapy for lower back problems.
Jo is friendly, a patient teacher and if an exercise causes pain or a student finds it difficult she will always suggest an alternative. She is quick to praise and even in a large class finds time to give everyone some personal attention.
Owing to my Pilates classes I have had no serious recurrence of back problems, I am much more aware of my posture and do 15 minutes or so of simple exercises every day.
23/7/2012
My name is Mick Trembling. I've been attending Jo's classes for approximately seven years and when I first attended I was just getting over having compressed disc's in my neck and in time brought on arthritis.With the help of attending Jo's classes it has helped my posture and flexibility.Not only is Jo a superb instructor.She always finds time for everyone to make sure that you get the full benefit from her classes.On a personal front.She is a very nice person that cares & I am proud to call her a close friend
My name is Mick Trembling. I've been attending Jo's classes for approximately seven years and when I first attended I was just getting over having compressed disc's in my neck and in time brought on arthritis.With the help of attending Jo's classes it has helped my posture and flexibility.Not only is Jo a superb instructor.She always finds time for everyone to make sure that you get the full benefit from her classes.On a personal front.She is a very nice person that cares & I am proud to call her a close friend
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