MD Health is about inspiring people to explore their lifes opportunities by exceeding their long term physical health potential.
737 High Street,
Kew East
VIC
3102
Also services: Melbourne
Linda combines over 30 years experience with evidence based methods, to provide you the most appropriate care for your condition. Linda's aim is to treat, ...
52 march street,
Richmond
NSW
2753
Also services: Hawkesbury
Yoga Sati Life specialises in Outdoor Group Training, Personal Trainers and Pilates.
Mobile Service
Sydney CBD
NSW
2000
Mums & Bubs Classes specialize in postnatal fitness offering fun and social outdoor group classes to help mums regain and enhance their pre-pregnancy fitness ...
Bondi Beach
NSW
2026
Satori women's health club is a fun and friendly gym for women
80a Unley Rd,
Unley
SA
5061
For your everyday fitness fun
26 Baynes Park Rd,
Monbulk
VIC
3793
time4fitness is time4you, fun & fitness!
133 Johnston St,
Fitzroy
VIC
3065
The gym floors are spacious and offer a wide range of free weight equipment and pin-loaded machines.
35 CATO ST,
Prahran
VIC
3181
Go Safe, Go Direct, Go Easy!
Unit 1 25 Westwood Drive,
Deer Park
VIC
3023
Body and Balance is Australia'a East Coast Quality Fitness based on Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore.
Cnr. North Steyne and Pine St,
Manly
NSW
2095
Achievable Fitness and Nutrition Solutions for a Happier Healthier You!
Landsdale
WA
6065
Tamara Yoga classes are a dynamically energetic, uplifting, experience.
unit 10/ 24 St Quentin Ave,
Claremont
WA
6010
Welcome to the onepoint; the very centre of the powerhouse within!
Shop 7-8/ 365 Shepherds Hill Road,
Blackwood
SA
5051
Pure Physio provides an exceptionally high standard of physiotherapy, pilates and sports massage at our Melbourne CBD clinc. Our experienced staff work flexible hours to ...
Level 2, 200 Queen St,
Melbourne CBD
VIC
3000
Viva Physiotherapy is conveniently located on the corner of Flinders Lane and Elizabeth Street in the Melbourne CBD.
Pilates @ Viva Physiotherapy is a dedicated stu ...
Level 9 Carlow House, 289 Flinders Lane,
Melbourne CBD
VIC
3000
We have state-of-the-art Pilates equipment in our Pilates Studio including a Pilates Reformer, Multi-chair and Trapeze Table. Our Pilates studio is ...
166 Payneham Road,
Evandale
SA
5069
Revive Ashgrove is based in Ashgrove, QLD and specialises in Physiotherapists, Therapeutic Massage, Yoga and Pilates.
Level 1, 240 Waterworks Rd,
Ashgrove
QLD
4060
789 Sydney Rd,
Brunswick
VIC
3058
162 Walter Rd,
Bedford
WA
6052
93 Outer Cres,
Brighton
VIC
3186
Pilates
Pilates is a popular form of exercise that focuses on muscle control throughout a variety of postures and positions. It often calls upon core muscles that are essential to balance, bone support and overall body fitness. Pilates may also focus on control of breath and aim to tone and strengthen muscles.
Pilates was founded in the early 20th century after a German named Joseph Pilates. It was designed based on a combination of traditional yoga and aerobics, and it focuses on principles of:
- Control - There should be no sloppy or uncontrolled movements in Pilates, and this first principle could be considered the basis of Pilates as a form of exercise and rehabilitation.
- Breathing - Correct breathing is integral to many Pilates practices, which focuses on deep inhaling and exhaling to help expel gases and charge cells with oxygen. Pilates attempts to co-ordinate movements with breathing practices.
- Core Muscles - Balance, power and stability in the body come from a group of large core muscles, and Pilates focuses on increasing the strength of these muscles. This can be especially useful if you are undertaking Pilates for rehabilitation purposes.
- Concentration - Pilates takes more than just muscle control. It also requires sustained focus to the task at hand, and this too has been cited as particularly useful by the medical community.
If you are interested in learning more about Pilates, challenging yourself with a Pilates workout or discovering the many benefits of this health and fitness related activity, contact a fitness centre through fitness.com.au.
