Overview
Pilates is a wonderful form of exercise created and developed for everybody from young to old, injury prone to injury free, inexperienced to experienced, pre or post-natal. Pilates promotes the healthy well-being of the body and mind through lengthening and strengthening muscles, correcting and promoting good posture, improving flexibility and rehabilitating injury prone areas. The best part of it is – anyone can do it! Become strong and confident within your physical self, and rediscover the freedom of an injury free life.
Utilising the principles: Control, Centreing, Flow of Movement, Precision and Breathing; Pilates was developed to enable a person to live within their body free from weakness, pain or limitations.
At Personal Best we endeavour to assist our clients to reduce stress, rehabilitate and prevent injuries, and strengthen and calm their mind and body through complete central focus and physical engagement. We aim to create an understanding and awareness that we only have one body to live in, we need to cherish and nourish it to enjoy every possible moment.
Achieve your best mind, body and spirit
At Personal Best we believe that every ‘body’ is unique, and offer a range of training styles to accommodate any age and physical level. Pilates is a fantastic, low impact form of exercise that improves not only a persons’ physical health, but also their mental well-being and flexibility. It uses a range of equipment as well as mat exercises to rehabilitate, strengthen and condition the body.
“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limits of our ability.” ~ Joseph H. Pilates
At Personal Best, you will experience a unique and personalised total body workout that will challenge your mind and your body using the latest equipment.
Relax in the air-conditioned studio and be led by your instructor through a 45 minute power session of exercises that will awaken the mind to the body, burn calories and strengthen muscles you never knew you had!
Each of the classes are conducted by qualified and passionate instructors who are dedicated to a safe and supportive training environment. So what are you waiting for? Contact one of our friendly staff today and discover the body you have been dreaming about.
Pilates – Is it for you?
Do you have lower back pain?
Do you have weak abdominal muscles?
Do you want better flexibility?
Do you want to make a change to your exercise regime?
Do you enjoy new challenges?
Would you like to do resistance training without impact?
Do you want to start exercising but worried about training intensity?
Do you want to improve your mobility and stability?
The Pilates by Personal Best Difference
Varying levels of classes to accommodate all clients from beginners to advanced
Personal attention in all classes.
1 on 1 training to introduce you to the Pilates method and effectively teach all techniques necessary to gain maximum benefit from all exercises.
Each class is individually created and tailored to each group.
Brand new equipment in a beautiful training space
1 on 1 training available to assist faster discovery and understanding of the body through Pilates training
If you have answered ‘YES’ to any of the above questions, Pilates is for you.
‘The mind when housed within a healthy body, possesses a glorious sense of power’ – Joseph Pilates
Pilates Class Description
Pilates Class Description
Reformer – Essential for first time users of the Reformer and great for clients who just need a refresher. Discover an exciting new way to move and strengthen the body with the use of this specialised Pilates equipment. If you have tried Mat Pilates and want to challenge yourself even further, then Reformer Pilates is the next step. This class covers all the basic exercises, terminology and functionality of the Reformer.
Power Reformer – For anyone who has completed 4 Reformer classes, or those who are familiar with the Reformer this class challenges the student to push themselves further. With higher intensity exercises, you will be guided through varied routines every class! This class is fun whilst being challenging and will leave you feeling fantastic!
Jump board Reformer – Taking the Power Reformer class and adding a different element – the Jump board! Challenge your legs like never before whilst finding a speed to your movements through powerful but impact controlled spring-like jumps from our cushioned jump board
Mat Pilates
Prime Pilates – You will cover the fundamental elements of posture, centering, flow of movement and breathing in this fast paced, 45 minute session. This is a rigorous workout designed to test the mind and body, lengthen the limbs and test your limits!
Power Play Pilates – Mat Pilates introduces a whole new element to its traditional teachings of alignment, breath and technique – balls, bands and rings!
Pregnancy Play Pilates – Take the concern out of exercising whilst pregnant. Pilates is the safest form of training possible during the pre and postnatal stages. This class is focused on lengthening and strengthening the muscles within safe limits, breath, body awareness and flow of movement. It will incorporate the use of balls, bands and rings.
All Pilates classes are 45 minutes in duration and classes start on time. Please arrive early in order to ensure you are ready to start and to avoid interruptions during the class.