"It's easier to maintain your health than regain it."

Dr. Ken Cooper

Why should I be active?
Physical activity can bring you many health benefits. People who enjoy participating in moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity physical activity on a regular basis benefit by lowering their risk of developing coronary heart disease, stroke, non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and colon cancer by 30–50% (USDHHS, 1996). Additionally, active people have lower premature death rates than people who are the least active. Regular physical activity can improve health and reduce the risk of premature death in the following ways.

Can a lack of physical activity hurt your health? Evidence shows that those who are not physically active are definitely not helping their health, and may likely be hurting it. The closer we look at the health risks associated with a lack of physical activity, the more convincing it is that Americans who are not yet regularly physically active should become active.

What are te benefits of physical activity?

• Reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD) and the risk of dying from CHD
• Reduces the risk of stroke
• Reduces the risk of having a second heart attack in people who have already had one heart attack
• Lowers both total blood cholesterol and triglycerides and increases high-density lipoproteins (HDL or the "good" cholesterol)
• Lowers the risk of developing high blood pressure
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have hypertension
• Lowers the risk of developing non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer
• Helps people achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
• Promotes psychological well-being and reduces feelings of stress
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling or becoming excessively fatigued

We offer Studio Pilates Sessions and Pilates Mat Classes,which cater to a variety of needs from complete beginners through to advanced performers, rehabilitation, prenatal and postnatal sessions and even Mums and Bubs sessions.
Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise that dramatically improves the way you look, the way you feel and the way you perform. The Pilates method is also excellent for rehabilitation of the back, knees, hips, shoulders and repetitive strain injuries.

What are the benefits of pilates?
Pilates exercises work to strengthen the 'core', lengthen the spine, build muscle tone and increase body awareness, co-ordination, and improve posture and flexibility. Additional benefits: • A leaner more toned appearance with increased strength • Decreased stress and tension • Decreased incidence of back pain • Increased bone density and joint mobility • Fewer headaches • Flatter stomach and trimmer waist • Improved circulatory and respiratory system • Fewer injuries and better performance for athletes • Improved immune system • Improved concentration

What type of pilates is best for me?

Mat Classes
For general fitness and well being we offer group Pilates Mat classes. These mat classes are general Pilates conditioning classes and are suitable for individuals who prefer to exercise with the company of others and do not have specific injuries or conditions that need to be met. Pilates Mat classes also utilise a range of small Pilates props.

Studio Pilates
For a more specially tailored approach to achieving your health and fitness needs we offer Studio Pilates sessions, either in small groups of 3 to 4 people per instructor or can be private sessions. Studio sessions are specifically tailored to your needs and are individual Pilates programs that are performed with the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified instructor. Studio sessions utilise a range of unique Pilates Studio equipment as well as mat-work.
Pilates Studio sessions are recommended for those with special needs and requiring rehabilitation from injury. Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise that dramatically improves the way you look, the way you feel and the way you perform. The Pilates method is also excellent for rehabilitation of the back, knees, hips, shoulders and repetitive strain injuries.

What is Spinning?
Spinning is the new indoor cycling regime that gets results. Performed on stationary bikes, classes take you on a ride involving flat roads, hills and sprints as well requiring you to work both in and out of the saddle. Research from Exercise Research Australia in collaboration with Monash Sport fitness staff has clearly shown that Spinning classes can burn more than 800 calories per 40 minute ride.

What are the benefits of spin training?
Besides improving cardiovascular fitness, Spin classes are a great way to shape and tone the lower body and “core” muscles. The interval based format is great for burning calories, and the non-impact workout with individually controlled resistance means that the class is great for any fitness level and any goal.

Circuit training is a series of consecutive exercises performed for a set number of repetitions or time, before moving onto the next exercise. Each station has a set rest period between each exercise. For example 30 seconds work 30 seconds rest. The group or individual may perform a certain exercise before moving onto the next station. i.e. sit ups or light jogging.

What are the benefits of circuit training?
Circuit training can be beneficial for : • weight loss • muscular endurance • agility, speed, strength • skill development, aerobic fitness or general ftness to help with the everyday activities of life.

Do you want to:

• Develop a fit and beautiful body?
• Keep youthful at every stage of life?
• Breathe for life and vitality?
• Improve your overall health and well-being?
• Banish stress and tension?Increase your powers of concentration?
• Experience peace of mind?

Then yoga is for you!