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Is Pilates an effective workout?
One may think Pilates is a new and trendy exercise to try, but the fact is, the Pilates Method has been around since the 1920’s. The low-impact exercises developed by Joseph Pilates combine core stabilisation, strength, flexibility, balance and proper alignment with concepts like mindfulness,…
How to have a great class
Here are some tips to have a great class at Pilates Rockhampton.
Real Pilates for Real Results
If you’re wondering how long it takes to see results from Pilates, Pilates Rockhampton is here to help. We aim to deliver a true Pilates experience that delivers results. We offer Private sessions that are tailored to your abilities, and goals, and complement your other…
Build Fat Burning Muscle with Pilates
One of the many benefits of Pilates is that you develop more lean muscle mass and ultimately less fat. Mat Pilates utilises your bodyweight or small equipment such as bands and magic circles to tone muscle, whereas Pilates Reformers incorporate actual weight training with springs…
Enhance Sport Performance with Pilates
Pilates is the optimal foundation for anyone who plays multi directional sports such as soccer, tennis, football and netball. Pilates Rockhampton can also assist in creating performance efficiencies for cyclists, golfers, runners and so many other active people who perform repetitive patterns.
Break Out of your Fitness Funk with Personalised Pilates Classes
Are you going through the motions in your current exercise routine? When performing the same exercises, you can improve your results by approximately 75% by receiving personalised attention and support. The personalised attention and targeting training you receive at Pilates Rockhampton will help you break…
Invest in Your Body
Are the gaps between exercise become longer and longer? For a multitude of reasons, we can all be guilty of this. As gaps between exercise get longer; recommencing exercise gets progressively harder and harder. Aside from exercise, range of motion, balance, coordination and mobility can…
Straighten Up and Improve Your Posture
Say goodbye to back, shoulder and neck pain with the help of Pilates Rockhampton. Pilates targets muscles that support the trunk of your body including the transverse abdominus (the deep tummy one), multifidus (the deep back one) and the pelvic floor (the underneath one).
Brain and Cognitive Fitness
Joseph Pilates was truly ahead of his time in understanding the benefits of exercise for the mind and body. The latest exercise science studies link strength and power with both improved cognitive function and bigger brains. Pilates encompasses all the pillars of mindful brain fitness.
Pilates vs Yoga
Yoga and Pilates are often bundled together and Pilates Rockhampton is breaking down the difference to help you make an informed choice about what is right for you.
Weight Loss Tips
Everyone agrees cardio exercise is an excellent way to burn calories and improve your physical and mental health. Furthermore, resistance or weight training is especially important to tone muscle to keep your metabolism high. Distinctively, Pilates Rockhampton Reformers Classes gives you a great combination of…
Pilates and Recovery
Pilates is strength training and a vigorous Pilates workout breaks down muscle, which is how muscle fibres strengthen. But unlike high intensity strength training, Pilates Rockhampton focuses on movement with functional alignment, coordinating the recruitment of muscle groups in a particular order. For example, if…
Have You Achieved Your New Year Resolutions?
Many of our goals relate back to our happiness, health and fitness. However, through the course of the year we may be getting bored, plateauing or even distracted with the daily grind. In the past, the Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Capricorn region were pretty limited when…
Pilates for New Mothers
Diastasis recti (also known as abdominal separation) is a common condition for postnatal women. Individuals with diastasis recti often suffer from lower back pain, poor stability and poor pelvis alignment due to weak stabilisation muscles. Pilates has proved to be an effective form of rehabilitation…
Pilates for Golfers
Golf may look easy however the fact is golf requires muscular strength, joint flexibility, mobility and stability. The repetitive movements often lead to some muscles becoming overused and others weakening, causing an imbalance. For a golfer, muscle imbalances can affect the legs, hips, arms, shoulders,…
Relieve Your Stress and Anxiety
Pilates can relieve stress through relaxation, deep and lateral breath and mindfulness.
Pilates for Arthritis
There are over 100 types of arthritis. Several types of arthritis can be broadly categorised into two types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis symptoms can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Dealing with fatigue, chronic pain and inflammation can be hard but routine Pilates exercises…
Wondering about the Wunda Chair?
The best thing about using a Wunda Chair in Pilates is that anyone can do it, and everyone can achieve amazing results. You can begin a very simple and deconstructed movements and progress quickly to a very dynamic, athletic and challenging exercise. All planes of…
10 Benefits of Doing Pilates While You’re Pregnant
Come and enjoy the tailored exercise program from Pilates Rockhampton while you’re pregnant. Not only does it make you feel good and aim to improve your post-natal recovery, there is an increasing amount of research that shows a considerable positive effect on both yours and…
Do your feet cramp during Pilates?
Foot cramps can be common when starting Pilates and it is obviously very distracting when trying to practice the movements in the workouts. There are multiple reasons why foot cramps could occur so here are the top Pilates Rockhampton Tips to prevent and relieve foot…