Pilates

REFORMER PILATES

Reformer Pilates was invented by Pilates founder Joseph Pilates. The practice is on a bed-like frame that uses different weighted spring combinations to create resistance when we move the carriage back and forth.

Using a reformer bed means you can target those small muscle groups, which helps to form long, lean muscles. You can do more exercises than what’s possible on the mat and have a play with a wide range of movements.

Research shows the practice improve body awareness and spinal and pelvic alignment, which helps us to perform exercises without placing unnecessary stress on our muscles and joints.

Pilates has also been proven to help with treating hamstring and groin strains, and it’s also effective to manage and prevent lower back pain.

The practice has been found to:

• Strengthen major muscle groups
• Improve tone and assist in weight loss
• Build core strength
• Increase flexibility and range of motion
• Improve balance and stability
• Calm and focus the mind

MAT PILATES

Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

The health benefits of Pilates include:

• Improved flexibility
• Increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
• Balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
• Enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
• Improved stabilisation of your spine
• Improved posture
• Rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
• Improved physical coordination and balance
• Relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
• Safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
• Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
• Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
• Improved concentration
• Increased body awareness
• Stress management and relaxation.