The Core Pilates

Fantastic experience: I started sessions with Judy at Core Pilates after my third child was born, initially joining the baby-along classes. That was four years ago, and once my youngest started to crawl, I moved to weekly evening sessions and I’ve been coming ever since. Judy is not only a highly knowledgeable Pilates instructor but also a women’s health physio. Her understanding of the body, especially postnatal recovery, is second to none. She’s very hands-on in sessions, always demonstrating clearly and helping to ensure you’re doing each movement correctly and safely. The studio is well-equipped and beautifully maintained, with a great variety of reformer machines and other apparatus to keep things varied and engaging. Over time, the group has developed such a lovely sense of community, and it’s a genuinely welcoming and supportive environment. I joined as a complete beginner to reformer Pilates, having only done a bit of mat work before with a self-taught instructor, and I’ve felt so supported every step of the way. Judy really takes the time to understand your body and what it needs. I can’t recommend Core Pilates and Judy highly enough. She has played a huge role in helping me rebuild strength, confidence, and balance after having children.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Judy’s classes for 8 years, which I not only enjoy but really feel the benefit from. The class I attend is mixed ages and mixed abilities and each person can work at their own pace taking into account any restrictions individuals might have. During that time I have had 2 hip replacements and have been totally confident that exercises were within my capabilities whilst I recovered and ongoing. I cannot recommend Judy and Core Pilates enough. Give it a try.

Fantastic experience: The Core Pilates studio has great facilities and an attentive, hard working team of instructors who do their utmost to help and guide clients. I feel in safe hands with my instructor Judy, and have made great progress since moving to this studio, I can't recommend it enough for matwork or reformer sessions.

Fantastic experience: Pregnancy classes with Judy were great throughout my pregnancy in making me feel stronger and more prepared! It was amazing to have the expertise of a pelvic health physio to guide me through using the equipment.

Fantastic experience: Excellent personalised classes led by a women's health physio. Pre-natal classes were fabulous to prep for birth and recovery after. Small classes allow for excellent personalisation of exercises.

Fantastic experience: The best reformer Pilates studio I’ve been to, filled with talented instructors with a wealth of knowledge and experience. My favourite part is that it’s for mixed abilities, in a more intimate setting which makes it less daunting to be part of

Fantastic experience: Started 1-to-1 pilates at Core Pilates with Judy, originally for rehab purposes, but it has become more than that. Judy really focuses on working around, but not ignoring, injuries; with strengthening, flexibility and core work using reformer, etc. equipment. This has been really great and she always has alternative exercises when my poor old body refuses to cooperate! Her teaching of technique is spot-on, while being very patient with me, and she knows when to ignore my chattering. I have since joined one of Judy’s classes and there is the same focus to technique and individuality. She knows everyone [and their weaknesses and strengths] and will adapt exercises, if needed. The class incorporates mat-work, which is a plus for me. They’re fun and relaxed, but still hard work. I highly recommend Judy and Core Pilates if you want effective pilates in a great environment, with a great teacher. And there's always plenty of parking.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Core Pilates for a few months now. Working with Judy, who is an exceptional teacher and qualified Physio, and using both reformer and mat work has helped my lower back pain tremendously. The small class format feels like you are having a 1:1 every time focusing on what each individual needs. I can’t recommend highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoy the Matwork class with Judy, who is an experienced and qualified physio. She adjusts what we do to each individual’s level, which is reassuring.

Fantastic experience: Pilates is my therapy for the week and Slim is just so good at identifying which muscle hurts and needs stretching out! I couldn't recommend The Core Pilates enough. I also have a lovely group of people in my class.

Fantastic experience: Slim has been my Pilates Teacher for very many years. He tailors his small, mixed-ability classes perfectly to suit everyones' individual needs, which is a rare talent and much appreciated. The studio is lovely, very well equipped and with plenty of parking spaces.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming for over 7 years to this Pilates studio. The staff are brilliant, very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Some of the staff are physiotherapy trained. I’ve had classes which are both reformer bed and mat work. I would highly recommend this Pilates studio to others.

Fantastic experience: Slim's classes stand out because he gives individual attention to everyone in the class (usually 4 to 6 people in the rehab class). Far and away the best teacher around here, he is considerate, never judgmental, and an expert in Pilates, including Reforma and Cadillac (always fun!).

Fantastic experience: Been coming for 6 years now and would highly recommend it! Pilates is only as good as your instructors and these are some of the best!!

Fantastic experience: Great ! Mat plus equipment exercises with lots of individual instruction. Any aches, pains or injuries given due attention

Fantastic experience: Slim is the best. Classes are small and helps Slim to focus on particular needs on the day per attendee. I strongly recommend his studio for people with muscle and joints challenges.

Fantastic experience: My sessions at Core Pilates are fundamental to my well being. Slim has supported me to transform from someone unable to do much exercise to a fit and strong lady with aspirations of marathon running. Truly amazing!

Fantastic experience: Slim is a truly excellent Pilates instructor. Extremely professional and knowledgeable and always makes sure that each person in the class does the exercises that will be most helpful to them. As a runner, I am convinced that his classes have kept me injury-free for the past four years. The studio is very well equipped and always pristine too.

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to Slims classes for nearly 10 years and find his knowledge, professionalism and teaching exceptional. He has helped me to recover after various sports injuries and sustain and develop strength and flexibility. He is attentive and client focused resulting in even group classes having a bespoke feel. The studio is an amazing setting with lots of natural light, ventilation and well maintained. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Slim gives his clients individual attention in a whole class setting. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable. The studio is welcoming, spotlessly clean and comfortable. I would recommend The Core to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Excellent tuition in small classes with emphasis on individual needs and problems. A lovely light airy studio with lots of equipment and facilities.

Fantastic experience: Superb classes with varied content and recognition of different abilities. Slim inspires confidence and is always able to support people with injuries etc. My physio recommended The Core Pilates at WGC and I am glad she did!

Fantastic experience: If you want an exceptionally experienced Pilates class, 'The Core Pilates' run by Slim Tilli and his team, is Pilates at its very best! The personal attention received is second to none. I have been attending 'The Core' for a few years now, and no other Pilates class could compare!

Fantastic experience: I've been doing Slim's classes for a few years with great success as Ive strengthened my core and improved my overall flexibility. Slim always tailors the class to suit your ability with a good range of challenges. I always leave the class feeling good . It's an all over benefit for mind and body and well being

Fantastic experience: Following significant nerve damage Slim's one to one sessions have been a morale booster - they helped to strengthen my leg/foot and make me more mobile. Slim is invariably attentive, compassionate and very knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Slim goes out his way to give his clients professional, skilled, considered and enjoyable classes. His knowledge and understanding of everyone’s weaknesses, alongside a relaxed atmosphere gives one confidence that the time spent in The Core Pilates studio can only be beneficial.

Fantastic experience: The Core is an exceptionally good centre for Pilates, run by Slim Tlilli. I have been going to his classes for 16 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. It may be a little more expensive than other classes, but he offers an amazingly varied class, always with small numbers of people. He is physio trained and very experienced, which shows in his minute attention to every person's "quirks" and specific needs. The centre is a lovely light airy room, full of equipment as well as mats, all of which are used to the full. He himself is a friendly, enthusiastic and very special man. There is nowhere better!

Fantastic experience: Excellent Pilates studio with very experienced teachers, highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend The Core Pilates Recovering from a recent hip replacement The program set out for me by Slim Tlili Help me to focus and speed up my recovery Online classes very professional

Fantastic experience: We have been going to Slim's Pilates classes for some years now. He is by far the best Pilates trainer that we have come across locally. What is more he understands the human anatomy well; and will readily avoid exercises that are hazardous or difficult if you are carrying an injury.

Fantastic experience: I knew after only one session the teachers at The Core were very special - they really know what they are talking about. I felt very safe in their hands

Fantastic experience: I go to The Core Pilates twice a week and absolutely love it! It's run by Slim Tlili, who's an absolute expert in his field. The classes are small - there's only ever up to 6 people - which means you get plenty of attention throughout the 60 minutes (even if you wish you could hide with some of the harder exercises!) He knows the health history of everyone in each class, and gives you mat and equipment exercises based on your strengths and weaknesses. I started going simply to improve my posture, and others come because they have health issues like a bad back or are recovering from surgery. No matter which stage we're at, we all work smoothly alongside each other in the class, as we do what we can individually manage. There are people of all ages and fitness levels, so there's no sign of leotards and skimpy clothing lol, you just workout in whatever is comfortable, and feel amazingly energised at the end. I can't recommend Slim's classes enough! :)

Fantastic experience: Having recently moved away from Hertfordshire to Suffolk, I now realise how exceptional Slim is as a Pilates teacher. I miss his explanations of the physical purpose of each exercise and tactful, sometimes humorous, way of checking that I was doing it correctly. At least I have a good grounding in Pilates thanks to his classes.

Fantastic experience: Recently started antenatel pilates classes with Judy and i love it. The later time of 8:30 means i can get back from work in London have dinner and put my daughter to bed before the class. The classes have helped me with my lower back pain too which is great.

Fantastic experience: Unique design of building and grounds.

Fantastic experience: Really nice little studio with a great range of equipment. Instructors are great - informative and chilled.