Pilates in Exeter with Fiona Swan

I have been attending Fiona's classes for about a year and really feel that I have been able to develop. Other classes have just felt unchallenging and groundhog day. I love Pilates and had done some research about the exercise. From what I can tell, Fiona uses the core ideas and movements within her classes. She changes and adapts each session I have attended, doing a little more one one part of the body each week. Fiona is able to offer suggestions about adapting what you are doing to your ability. She also give clear direction about breathing, which I have found confusing in the past. I don't know if it just me and the effect of the breathing, but I find them really relaxing too. Fiona has all the basic equipment needed, but you can bring stuff along too. There is also a spread of locations for classes and options for holidays and evenings, which I really value.

A friendly and inviting environment where Fiona helps and encourages everyone to reach their own level in Pilates.... everyone has different levels of bendieness or fitness this is not a problem and you're not left feeling silly. Fiona activity encourages and suggests different moves for different levels or medical conditions to suit and to get the best out of you....
I float out each week feeling balanced and calm, my body with each muscle having been worked, stretched and relaxed... and breathe!!
Thank you Fiona
(Had to access my husbands account to leave this review!!)
Lucy Grocock

My husband and I have been attending Fiona's classes for several years. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. We always feel better after the classes.

Great class, I feel great and well stretched after every visit.
Very much recommended.

Fiona’s Pilates and Strength Training classes are great. Since Lockdown she has been running sessions by Zoom which really fits in when you are working full time. She explains all the movements really well and demonstrates from different angles so that you are doing everything properly to get full benefits. I definitely have better core strength and feel trimmer. After a session I feel so much better; all stretched out and relaxed. I would definitely recommend for all. As a woman in my 50s I think the Strength training is really beneficial to maintain bone density and good muscle tone.

Ive been attending Fionas on line classes for a couple of months and enjoying the experience and benifiting loads. The back care sessions have made a real difference to the strength of my back and I've been pain free for 2 weeks so I'm all giving 5 stars !!!