What is pilates?

Pilates offers a different way of thinking about your body. Joseph often said it was the “thinking mans workout”.
In ten sessions you will feel the difference, in twenty sessions you will notice the difference, in 30 sessions you will have a whole new body! Joseph H. Pilates

Through practising the movements, you will become more self aware and better able to take control of your body and your life.

Pilates is unique in that it will systematically exercise all the muscle groups in your body, the weak as well as the strong. It combines the focus on suppleness that you will find in Yoga with the emphasis on strength building found in the Gym. In this way it aims to create balance and natural poise, taking into consideration all the factors involved in the maintenance of a healthy body.

Benefits

Flatten, tone and strengthen abs - Instead of doing hundreds of sit-ups the exercises are performed slowly with flow and control. There is a constant focus on torso stability yielding strong flat abdominals.

Longer, leaner muscles - Balancing strength with flexibility allows the body to achieve a long, lean look with greater ease of movement.

Improved posture - The exercises are performed by building strength into the natural curve of the spine thus improving posture.

Prevent injury - The muscles are strengthened both concentrically and eccentrically, (resistance on both the ‘in’ & ‘out’ movement) which improves muscular control.

Increased circulation, relieves tension - A continual emphasis on breathing not only oxygenates the blood and replenishes cells, it also increases blood flow to the brain which improves focus and has a revitalizing effect.

Enhanced body awareness - By identifying and strengthening the body’s deeper support system, you learn how to move efficiently.

Balance strength with flexibility - Many people over train the muscles in the front of the body without doing enough stretching and strengthening of the back. Pilates rebalances the muscles around the joints and in the torso.

Heightened concentration - This is a mindful exercise program where you become conscious of your muscles and how to control them. A powerful mind body connection is developed which carries over to everyday life.

Enhanced athletic performance - Dancers have used Pilates for decades because of precision performance, focus and injury prevention. Athletes also now embrace the method.

Boost self esteem - The method feels good to do and leaves you feeling wonderful all day. This improved mood helps to boost self-esteem.

Our classes

Pilates Matwork Classes - Beginner to Advanced
Learn our full repertiore of Pilates Mat Exercises as you work your way towards our equipment based programs.
Classes provide a total body workout using your own body as resistance. Strengthen and tone your whole body with a specific focus on your abdominals and increase your spinal flexibility and mobility.

Pilates Apparatus Classes
Take your workouts to the next level with a full body challenging workout combining magic circles, rollers, therabands and fitballs. This class is guaranteed to improve you core strength and flexibility.

Pilates Reformer Classes
This is a strong abdominal, arm and leg workout using our Allegro Reformer Machines offering spring loaded resistance with cables and straps. (See our Pilates Page for pictures of our equipment)

Private Pilates & Equipment Based Sessions
Gain an edge to your workouts working One on One with a Pilates Practitioner delivering a tailored program. You will experience a huge range of exercises which deliver results in 6 weeks and utilize equipment such as the Reformer, Trapeze, Cadillac, Circles etc.

All clients interested in joining our private Pilates sessions must complete a full postural analysis for us to gain an understanding of your individual health & fitness needs, together with establishing any areas of postural concerns, injuries or medical conditions we need to know.