Why Choose Physio-Led Pilates & Strength Classes?
Exercise is important. But how you exercise matters too.
We all know that staying active, building strength and maintaining mobility are important for our health. But if you’re returning to exercise, managing an injury, living with aches and pains, or simply unsure where to start, walking into a gym or exercise class can sometimes feel a little daunting.
That’s where physiotherapist-led exercise classes can offer something different.
At Kilkenny Physiotherapy Clinic, our Pilates, Strength and Gym classes are led by Chartered Physiotherapists who understand not only exercise, but also injury, pain, rehabilitation, movement and how the body adapts to exercise.
Our aim is simple: to help you move better, get stronger and exercise with confidence.
What makes a physio-led class different?
1. Exercise with clinical expertise
Physiotherapists are trained to assess movement, strength, mobility and physical function, as well as understanding injury and medical conditions that can affect exercise.
That means your instructor isn’t simply showing you an exercise — they understand why you’re doing it, what it should be working and how it can be adapted for you.
If you have a sore knee, previous back problem, shoulder injury, arthritis or another issue affecting your exercise, we can modify exercises while still helping you work towards getting stronger.
2. We can meet you at your level
One of the biggest barriers to exercise is feeling that you’re either “not fit enough” or “not strong enough” to join a class.
You don’t need to be.
Our classes are designed so exercises can be progressed or modified depending on your ability. Two people may be doing slightly different versions of the same exercise — and that’s perfectly OK.
The goal isn’t to keep up with the person beside you. The goal is to progress your own strength, mobility and confidence.
3. A bridge from physiotherapy to independent exercise
Finishing physiotherapy doesn’t necessarily mean your rehabilitation is finished.
For many people, the next step is continuing to build strength, capacity and confidence so they can return fully to normal life, sport, hobbies or the gym.
Our physio-led classes provide that important bridge between rehabilitation and long-term independent exercise.
4. Strength becomes increasingly important as we get older
Maintaining muscle strength is particularly important as we move through our 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.
Strength training can help us maintain our ability to do the things that matter in everyday life — getting up and down from a chair, climbing stairs, carrying shopping, gardening, walking, travelling and continuing to enjoy our hobbies.
And it’s never too late to start.
Our Over 50s Strength Classes are specifically designed to introduce strength training in a supportive, supervised environment, with exercises adapted to suit different abilities.
5. Pilates with a physiotherapy approach
Pilates can be a fantastic way to improve strength, mobility, balance, control and confidence with movement.
Having a physiotherapist leading the class means we can also take account of previous injuries, recurring pain or movement limitations and help you find an appropriate variation where needed.
Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or have been doing it for years, there is a place to start.
What’s New This Autumn at Kilkenny Physiotherapy Clinic?
We’ve expanded our programme again, with even more opportunities to exercise under the guidance of our physiotherapy team.
NEW — Over 50s Physio-Led Strength Classes
Now available in both Kilkenny and Clontubrid.
Designed to help you build strength, maintain mobility and stay active and independent — whether you’re already exercising or starting from scratch.
NEW — Physio-Led Gym Classes at Atrix Gym, Kilkenny
Want to get stronger or become more confident exercising in a gym?
Our new physio-led gym classes at Atrix Gym combine physiotherapy knowledge with a fully equipped gym environment, helping you learn how to exercise and progress safely and effectively.
NEW — Beginner Pilates with Theresa in Clontubrid
Never tried Pilates before?
Theresa’s new Beginner Pilates class in Clontubrid is the ideal introduction, helping you learn the fundamentals in a friendly and supportive environment.
NEW — Saturday Morning Pilates in Kilkenny
We’ve also added a new Saturday morning Pilates class in Kilkenny — perfect if weekday classes don’t suit your schedule.
Kids Core & Agility is back!
Our Kids Core & Agility Classes.
also return this week, helping children develop strength, coordination, balance, agility and confidence with movement in a fun environment.
Ready to get moving this Autumn?
Whether your goal is to get stronger, improve your mobility, return to exercise after an injury, learn how to use a gym or simply feel more confident in your body, our physiotherapy team can help you find the right starting point.
Our Autumn programme includes:
- Physio-Led Over 50s Strength Classes — Kilkenny & Clontubrid
- Physio-Led Gym Classes — Atrix Gym, Kilkenny
- Beginner Pilates with Theresa — Clontubrid
- Pilates Classes — Kilkenny & Clontubrid
- NEW Saturday Morning Pilates — Kilkenny
- Kids Core & Agility Classes
Our new Autumn classes go live for online booking on Monday.
If you’re already on our contact list, you can text us back now to secure your place.
Come and join us this Autumn — move well, get stronger and exercise with confidence.
Kilkenny Physiotherapy Clinic
| Classes | VENUE | Start Date Autumn term | no of weeks | cost | End Date Autumn term | Number | PHYSIO |
| Monday Clontubrid Beginner 6pm | Clontubrid | 14th September | 6 | €90 | 19th October | 14 | Theresa |
| Monday Ante-Natal 6pm | KPC | 17th Aug / 21st Sept | 5 | €75 | 14th Sept / 19th Oct | 12 | Rutuja |
| Monday Improver 7.05pm | KPC | 7th September | 7 | €105 | 19th October | 16 | Liam |
| Tuesday Clontubrid Improver 6pm | Clontubrid | 1st September | 9 | €125 | 27th October | 14 | Preshantha |
| Wednesday Osteo 12.00 | KPC | 2nd September | 9 | €125 | 28th October | 16 | Rutuja |
| Wednesday Improver 5.30pm | KPC | 2nd September | 9 | €125 | 28th October | 16 | Rutuja |
| Wednesday Beginner 6.35pm | KPC | 2nd September | 9 | €125 | 28th October | 16 | Rutuja |
| Friday Improver Clontubrid 9am | CLontubrid | 2nd September | 9 | €125 | 28th October | 14 | Theresa |
| Fiday Beg/Osteo 9.30am | KPC | 2nd September | 9 | €125 | 28th October | 16 | Rutuja |
| Friday Post Natal Pilates 11.45am | KPC | 14th Aug / 18th Sept | 5 | €75 | 18th Sept / 16th Oct | 10 | Rutuja |
| Saturday Beginner / Improver Pilates | KPC | 12th September | 8 | €115 | 31st October | 16 | Cara Clune |
| UCanAct 11.00am | FEN | Tuesday Ongoing |
€8 per class / €15 per 2 in 1 week
|
no limit | Emma | ||
| UCanAct 11.00am | FEN | Thursday Ongoing |
€8 per class / €15 per 2 in 1 week
|
no limit | Daragh | ||
| Kids Core Agility Class – age 6 – 9 @ 3pm Wednesday | KPC | wed 9th September | 7 | €70 / €120 for 2 kids | 21st October | 12 | Emma |
| Kids Core Agility Class – age 10 – 12 @4pm Wednesday | KPC | wed 9th September | 7 | €70 / €120 for 2 kids | 21st October | 12 | Emma |
| Adult Strength Classes – an introduction to free weights @12.00 Monday | KPC | Mon 14th Sept | 6 | €90 | 19th October | 12 | Emma |
| Co Council – strength and Conditioning class Monday 1pm – 1.30pm | KPC | Mon 7th Sept | Emma | ||||
| Adult Strength Classes – an introduction to free weights Thurday 9am | Clontubrid | Thurs 10th Sept | 5 | €75 | 8th October | 12 | Emma |
| Gym Physio Lead class Tues 1.30pm | ATRIX | Tuesday | ongoing | Liam | |||
| Gym Physio lead class Wed 5.30pm | ATRIX | Wednesday | ongoing | Emma |