Get a Pilates body on the Go

"In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a different body." - Joseph H. Pilates

A miracle? Not really. What is it about this movement method that dancers, athletes and celebrities are raving about? And most importantly, how can it help you get in shape?

Pilates was developed from the rehabilitation techniques of Joseph Pilates, a safe, sensible exercise system through the use of a floor mat or equipment that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. Pilates improves core strength, flexibility, agility and economy of motion. It can even help alleviate back pain and other chronic ailments. What’s more the emphasis on proper breathing technique can also help to reduce stress.

Pilates works as a system of exercises that works to stretch and strengthen your muscles at the same time. This means that one can build strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. What’s more, conventional workouts tend to build short, bulky muscles - the type most prone to injury. Pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. Pilates conditions the whole body, even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is over trained or under trained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned, helping you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater ease and less chance of injury.

Over at The Moving Body, we provide group and private Pilates classes for individuals who are looking for personalised training or just enjoy the fun of working in a group.We’ve  taken it up a notch by designing a portable workout that clients can take with them on their travels. Here is a peek at Pilates Stretch on the Fitbar, a work out designed specially to free the body for better movement. It marries the benefits of using a portable foam roller (The Fitbar) to release tight muscles in the body whilst challenging the body when used as a prop for Pilates Exercises. Try out these exercises today or better still try out a class at The Moving Body, call 62351051 for bookings. You can try out more Portable Pilates routines at The Moving Body every Mon 630pm, Thur 9am and sat 12pm. Classes are $30 for a walk-in session and $250 for 10 sessions.