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What is Pilates?
The Pilates method of body conditioning is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed over 90 years ago by Joseph H. Pilates. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves flexibility and balance, unites body and mind and creates a more streamlined shape.
The exercises are all slow and controlled, done on a mat and using the body’s own resistance. Various equipment may also be used to keep the muscles challenged, target different muscles groups and keep the exercises interesting.
Pilates is also one of the few exercises that can be done right through pregnancy, with a few slight adjustments to accommodate the ever-growing tummy. It helps to keep the core muscles strong, deep slow breathing helps to get more oxygen to the fetus and not forgetting the release of feel-good endorphins which are so important to the wellbeing of the mother-to-be.
Body Conditioning
Body conditioning targets all the different muscle groups and worked at a slightly faster pace than Pilates, but still using the Pilates philosophy of maintaining a neutral spine.
Once again, the exercises are all designed around the individual needs and various equipment is used to keep the muscles challenged and the workout fun and enjoyable.
The ideal body conditioning workout is using no equipment, or DIY equipment because they are so convenient – and they work. The body is truly a great resistance training tool which is especially important for older people to maintain core strength and bone density, without any injuries.
Stretching
It is very important to include stretching as part of your regular exercise routine before or after exercise, or a good stretch class on its own. Flexibility, the ability of a joint to move freely through a full range of motion, is key to injury prevention. Some of the major benefits of regular stretching include:
- Helps improve joint flexibility and range of motion;
- Helps co-ordination by allowing freer and easier movement;
- Maintains joint function as we age or become less active;
- Assists in mental and physical relaxation;
- Helps promote body awareness;
- Can optimize physical performance;
- And most important of all, IT FEELS GOOD.
Pre and Post Natal Exercises
Exercise during pregnancy has been proven to be a very important part of any expectant mother’s weekly routine. Once your medical professional has given the go-ahead, exercise will help to improve muscle tone and strength, may reduce leg cramps, increases stamina and energy and enhances sleep. Postpartum recovery is easier and faster for women who exercise during pregnancy.
And the best is that you can exercise in the comfort and privacy of your own home, at a time when it suits you and with post-natal exercises, when it suits baby and mother, without the risk of exposing a newborn baby to germs and bacteria of going to a public gym.
The exercises are all designed around individual needs.
Monday
06:15
Body conditioning
08:00
Body conditioning
17:00
Body conditioning (repeat of morning class)
Tuesday
08:00
Pilates
17:00
Pilates (repeat of morning class)
Wednesday
06:15
Pilates
08:00
Body conditioning
17:00
Body conditioning (repeat of morning class)
Thursday
08:00
Pilates
17:00
Pilates (repeat of morning class)
Friday
06:15
Pilates
08:00
Body conditioning
17:00
Body conditioning (repeat of morning class)
Weekend
Saturday 09:00
Pilates
Sunday 09:00
Body conditioning
Sunday 17:00
Stretch
BALANCED BODY STUDIO
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Phone
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Address
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Gauteng