A NEW session of 'Pilates for Men' starts in North Tawton in November.

The 5x30 Project, which aims to get people more active, is working with qualified instructor Shirley Edwards to developed Pilates classes in North Tawton, Hatherleigh, Broadwoodkelly and Bow.

Stuart Lord, the 5x30 community activator for the Okehampton area, said previous sessions had proved very popular, with women seeing great health and fitness benefits.

He said: 'This new class is aimed at attracting men to the benefits of this series of exercises.

'Pilates can strengthen your back and abdominals, gain better muscle definition, improve flexibility, get rid of aches and pains and develop a healthy body.

'Pilates is ideal for people of all abilities and is easily adapted to offer benefits and challenges to all.'

To find out more about Pilates for men or women throughout the area, call 0790 1827 126.