Our Pilates Classes
At the Pilates Body Studio you start with a private session with an instructor who will discuss and assess your medical history and your exercise goals. You are then guided through a Pilates workout where your physical condition is assessed and a programme is tailored to suit your needs. You can continue with private sessions or you can work in small group-sessions (1 instructor with up to 4 clients) where you work on your customised programme. These sessions are 60 minutes and you will continue to be guided, monitored and progressed on an individual basis.
Payments are required in full by the first general session.
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What to Bring and Wear
Wear comfortable but snug fitting clothing (Ladies - leotards, tights and T Shirt, Men - bike shorts with shorts and T Shirt). Pilates is basically non-aerobic so bring a sweatshirt with you just in case.
For hygiene requirements, please bring a small towel and clean socks - you don't need gym shoes. Please use your towel to wipe down the equipment you've used so that it is clean for the next client.
Cell-phones need to be switched off at all times!
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Parking at the Studio
There are ample 1-hour Pay-and-Display car parks available across the road from the Studio (in front of Glengarry). You can also park in the car park at the Victoria Park market just down the road.
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Our Cancellation Policy
Please be aware that we have a 24-hour cancellation policy. All cancellations or changes must be made 24 hours ahead of your scheduled appointment to avoid being charged for your session.
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Our Equipment
The well-maintained equipment at the Pilates Body Studio is made up of a mixture of the latest Balanced Body as well as Stott Pilates equipment.
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Pilates and Pregnancy
The American Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) states that a woman in the 20th week of pregnancy should not lie on her back for exercise for any other reason due to the compromise to the vascular system and possibly the vascular system of the fetus caused by compression of the aorta and the vena cava in the supine position. - Reference: ACOG committee on Patient Education Patient information hand out Copyright May 1998.
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What is a Mat Class? A Mat Class is within a group setting with no more than 10 people to ensure specific instruction. During the class you will lie on a mat, sit or stand and learn the principles of Pilates. The Pilates principles will be integrated into each exercise, with the exercises becoming more and more progressive and challenging as you develop awareness, strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance.
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What is a Studio Group Session?
A Studio Group Session can be either semi-private or within a group setting. Keep in mind that even in a group setting you will still be instructed on an individualised programme to achieve your own personal goals. Instructors in a group setting will work closely with a small number of clients, carefully monitoring and advancing your programme as your skill improves. During your first visit your goals and requirements will be established which includes information about abilities and medical history. Following the assessment you sit or lie on specialised equipment and later sit, kneel or stand and work against your own body's resistance as well as resistance provided by springs which can be adjusted to varying tensions. Further exercise options are provided by a pulley system. The exercises are functional and coordinate strength and postural control, working in patterns using the whole body.
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How do I get to the Pilates Body Studio?
Victoria Square can be accessed from Wellesley Street as well as Victoria Street West, so it's between these two streets. If you come down Victoria Street West (from Nelson Street and the city) towards Victoria Park Market, you have Les Mills on your left, followed by a cafe, and immediately next to this cafe there is a driveway that leads to Victoria Square.
If you come down Wellesley Street (from Nelson Street and the city), it's opposite Glengarries on your right.
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Child Care at Les Mills
You are able to leave your young children with Les Mills
next door at their cute little creche 'Les Mills Kids Club'
whilst training at the Pilates Body Studio. You do not have
to be a Les Mills member.
There are two sessions available 9:10am - 11:10am and
11:10am - 1:10pm, Monday to Friday. Bookings are
essential, please call Les Mills on phone 379 1659. Casual
rate $12 or concession $10.
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