Pilates

Do you want …

• a strong back?
• a flat stomach?
• improved flexibility?
• better posture?

Pilates is a non-impact form of body conditioning suitable for young, old, physically active and even sedentary participants. Participants with existing or previous back injuries should bring a doctor's letter of clearance to participate.  These classes are not recommended during pregnancy or for individuals with injuries, particularly back or neck pain.

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The  8 Principles of Pilates

Concentration
Concentration is needed to learn new habits.
"It is the mind itself which controls the body."

Breathing
Thoracic breathing (breathing into the upper back and armpits) is
important to maximise abdominal control and to mobilize the ribcage and spine.

Centring
The centre is described as the space between your ribs and your hips at the back, the front and the sides of the torso.
If the deep abdominal muscles are strong there is less load on the lower back.  A  strong centre is important to maintain good control and balance as a whole.

Control
Without concentration and control, the bodies' stronger muscles will tend to do all the work (and stay strong).
The weaker muscles tend to remain relatively unused and remain weak.  It is control over the weaker parts of the body  that
improves strength.

Isolation
Once there is better control over  the weaker muscle groups, more control over  those muscles can be obtained and increased isolation of these muscles can be obtained to gain strength.

Precision
Work "smarter not harder".  Pilates
is extremely precise to help you learn to use  the muscles the way they were designed – developing good posture and a comfortable fit body.

Flowing Movement
Fluent movement while exercising leads to fluent movement while not exercising.  Sharp movement can and should be eliminated to reduce any long-term wearing effects on the joints.

Integration
Integration of each Pilates movement creates the complete class.

What to Bring
Wear comfortable, loose clothing or fitness wear.No footwear is required. An exercise mat is required.

Who Can Participate?
Pilates is a non-impact form of body conditioning suitable for young, old, physically active and even sedentary participants. Participants with existing or previous back injuries should bring a doctor's letter of clearance to participate. 

 

Note: Complying  with the Fitnessnsw Code of Practice all participants will be requiredto complete a  pre-exercise questionnaire. 

Pilates