JL PhysioFit

Saturday Pilates Starts Tomorrow PhysioFit 🙌

1 Space left on the beginners 10:05 am beginners class.

5 spaces left on the 9:05 am mixed ability class.

Email [email protected] today to secure your FREE taster class 🙌

📍The clinic is located in Meadowfield estate, Ponteland, just before the doctors.

If you are tired of feeling stiff and sluggish, you want to move and feel better then now’s the time 💪

Which class is right for me?

If you are fit and well and do other exercise then the mixed class is ideal.

If you’ve never done Pilates before but the 9 am time works better for you then it will still be fine to join.

If you want to start right at the basics then the 10 am class is for you.

Nervous about starting?

Don’t be… At JL PhysioFit our physios will make you feel at ease and guide you through the class.

We look forward to meeting you soon 👍

Oh and heres some of the reasons you might choose JL PhysioFit…

✅ Safe Hands - Physio Led Pilates Instruction
✅ Small Class Sizes (10 Max)
✅ Friendly Community
✅ 18 Live Classes a Week
✅ Flexible Catch Up System via App
✅ 24/7 FREE access to our library of On Demand Pilates classes
✅ Great Way to meet new people and recover from Injury

Saturday Pilates is Here 🙌

2 New Physio Pilates Classes Launching April 6th at JL PhysioFit.

Are you tired of feeling stiff and sluggish?

Maybe you’ve wanted to try (or get back into) Pilates for a while but never got round to it?

Well, now is a great time to start 😊

📍From our studio in Meadowfield estate, Ponteland, we are launching the following:

1. 9 – 10 am, Mixed ability class
2. 10 – 11 am, Beginners class

To reserve your spot send us a message or email - [email protected] with which class you are interested in.

We’ll confirm your place for a FREE taster class and send you all the details you need 👍

Which class is right for me?

If you are fit and well and do other exercise then the mixed class is ideal.

If you’ve never done Pilates before but the 9 am time works better for you then it will still be fine to join.

We send an online ‘introduction to Pilates’ video that you can do ahead of time, which helps you to prepare.

If you want to start right at the basics then the 10 am class is for you.

Nervous about starting?

Don’t be… At JL PhysioFit our physios will make you feel at ease and guide you through the class.

We look forward to meeting you soon 👍

Heres some reasons to choose JL PhysioFit…

✅ Safe hands - physio led Pilates instruction
✅ Small class sizes (10 Max)
✅ Meet new people in a friendly community
✅ 18 live classes a week
✅ Flexible catch up system via App
✅ 24/7 FREE access to our library of On Demand Pilates classes
✅ Great way to recover from Injury and improve health

The No1 Cause of Low Back Pain in Golf…

…Reverse spine angle!

This is where a golfer excessively bends backwards during their backswing or side bends to the left (for right handers).

Ideally at the top of the back swing, our spine angle is leaning away from the target, not towards it (see picture).

What causes reverse spine angle?

A few things but mainly restrictions in joint mobility (shoulders, thoracic spine and hips) and poor stability motor control (the ability to stabilise and control movement).

How do you fix it?

Lessons - a golf pro will work with you to improve technical aspects of your swing.

Golf physio - will work with you to identify the key areas of your body that are restricting your swing.

Exercise - working on specific exercises to improve rotation, spinal mobility, core strength etc will lead to better performance and less pressure on your back.

Extension or bending your back is normal, but when done excessively and for hundreds/thousands of swings, you have a much higher chance of developing back pain.

And I often hear golfers complain of back pain yet continue to struggle on and don’t do anything about it… 🤷

Aside from playing better golf, isn’t life just much better without back pain??

Having a sore or painful back (or any body part) causes many things…

- Muscle tightness
- Joint restriction
- Top down movement, which is where the brain 🧠 thinks first before moving (should be aiming for thoughtless, fearless movement)
- Fatigue
- Compensatory patterns

All of these things have a huge impact on your golf game! ☹️ and not a good one!

Yes you might be able to swing and get round the course but ask yourself…

What would your golf look like without continuously playing with a sore back?

If you take the jokes out of it, you’d probably enjoy your round more and most likely shoot better scores.

Granted, it would still take time (and lots of practice) but the potential would be so much more 🙌

So, if you are serious about golf but never make time to get help and sort your back pain out, then you only have yourself to blame!

Often you can do some very simple things that will make an immediate impact.

If you need any help, first step is to ask… 👍

A strong and supple body gives opportunity to build a great golf swing 🏌️‍♂️

That’s it 👊

Golfers! Do you Sway and Slide?🏌️‍♂️

A ‘Sway’ is where a golfer moves their body sideways (or laterally) on their backswing, as opposed to rotating.

A ‘Slide’ is a sideways movement towards the ball during the downswing, again rather than rotating.

So what’s the problem?

Well, when you sway or slide there are a few things that can happen:

- Loss of posture
- Loss of balance
- Loss of head control
- Loss of power and speed

Simply put it is harder to create a balanced and powerful swing with a sideways plane of movement.

Good use of the ground through vertical forces (up and down) along with rotation is needed to achieve this.

Titleist have analysed thousands of swings and have stacks of data to support this.

So why do they occur?

Simply put, a technical issue (see a golf pro) or a physical limitation (or combination of both).

I’ll speak to the physical limitations as that’s my area of expertise.

1. Hip rotation, or lack of. If you can’t rotate into the trail or lead hip then the brain will move us sideways to get us there.

2. Seperation - if you are unable to move your upper body separate to your lower body/pelvis (or vice versa) then the whole body moves as one.

3. Stabilisation - if you lack the strength (predominantly glutes 🍑) to stabilise the trail or lead leg then it is harder to generate rotation, speed and power. Think about throwing a ball whilst standing on a paddle board 🏄🏼!! Pretty tough right.

Tomorrow I’ll show you an excellent drill to work on reducing both of these swing characteristics 🏌️‍♂️ so keep your eyes peeled 👀

Feeling Stiff and Sluggish? We Are Here to Help… Join our Friendly Pilates Community Today😊

📍From our purpose built studio in Meadowfield estate, Ponteland, we run 16 Live Physio Led Pilates Classes A Week.

In our classes you will learn to increase strength and improve your flexibility using targeted Pilates exercises.

Nervous about starting? Don’t be… At JL PhysioFit you will be instructed and progressed at an individual level but within a friendly group setting.

So if you are tired of feeling stiff, sore, achey and older than you are then why not do something about it 🙌

Why Choose Pilates at JL PhysioFit?

✅ Physio Led Pilates Instruction
✅ Small Class Sizes (10 Max)
✅ Friendly Community
✅ 16 Live Classes a Week
✅ Flexible Catch Up System via App
✅ Great Way to Recover from Injury

We offer a FREE taster class so you can get a feel for our studio, instructors and the way we teach before deciding to sign up.

We teach 48 weeks of the year and have classes to suit everyone.

To reserve your spot simply send us a message with which class you are interested in and we’ll get back to you with availability 👍

Not sure? Head over to our website to read reviews from our lovely members 😊 Here’s one below ⬇️

We look forward to meeting you.

Feeling Stiff and Sluggish? We Are Here to Help… Join our Friendly Pilates Community Today😊

📍From our purpose built studio in Meadowfield estate, Ponteland, we run 16 Live Physio Led Pilates Classes A Week.

In our classes you will learn to increase strength and improve your flexibility using targeted Pilates exercises.

Nervous about starting? Don’t be… At JL PhysioFit you will be instructed and progressed at an individual level but within a friendly group setting.

So if you are tired of feeling stiff, sore, achey and older than you are then why not do something about it 🙌

Why Choose Pilates at JL PhysioFit?

✅ Physio Led Pilates Instruction
✅ Small Class Sizes (10 Max)
✅ Friendly Community
✅ 16 Live Classes a Week
✅ Flexible Catch Up System via App
✅ Great Way to Recover from Injury

We offer a FREE taster class so you can get a feel for our studio, instructors and the way we teach before deciding to sign up.

We teach 48 weeks of the year and have classes to suit everyone.

To reserve your spot simply send us a message with which class you are interested in and we’ll get back to you with availability 👍

Not sure? Head over to our website to read reviews from our lovely members 😊 Here’s one below ⬇️

We look forward to meeting you.

Give the Gift of Health this Christmas 🎁

We’ve all got that one friend or family member who complains of a sore shoulder/neck/back yet never does anything about it!!

Well… why not give them a loving shove in the right (healthy) direction with one of our Christmas Gift Vouchers 💪

Here’s a list of some of our most popular vouchers:

🎁Physiotherapy Assessment - £60
🎁40/60 min Massage - £55/65
🎁Physio Assess + 6 Session Rehab Programme - £350 (10% off)
🎁12 Pilates Class Voucher - £168
🎁Titleist Golf Screening - £75

To buy your voucher simply give us a call on 0191 814 9717, drop us a message or pop into the clinic to collect.

All vouchers are nicely wrapped and ready to go. They can also be emailed if needed.

Have a great Christmas period, from everyone at JL PhysioFit 🎄

Lovely way to round the year off last night with a team Christmas meal out 👌

Excellent food, service and company 😊

Erhan Joins the Team 🙌

We are delighted to welcome our newest member of the JL PhysioFit team, Erhan.

Erhan comes on board as a Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor and will be working evenings and Saturdays.

Erhan, like the rest of the team is passionate about helping our patients through pain/injury and back to full fitness 💪

Appointments with Erhan will be opening up in two weeks and can be booked online 📲 or by phone 📞

Ps. We will be opening our Saturday clinic for Patient appointments and Pilates classes in the new Year so keep your eyes peeled for that… 👀