Pilates Brisbane.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a unique method of controlled exercise designed to strengthen and lengthen muscles, open up the joints and release tensions. Pilates is a form of controlled whole-body conditioning that produces a lean, lithe and optimally functional body.
At the Green Apple Wellness Centre you have a choice of two different forms of Pilates, Modern Pilates and Classical Pilates.
What is the difference between Modern and Classical Pilates?
Modern Pilates provides a safe option for beginners and people who have physical limitations. The movements have been “broken down” so they are manageable for almost everybody. As you progress and your stabilizing muscles increase their ability to function you will be able to attempt the more complex movements.
Who would benefit from Modern Pilates?
People with the following goals:
- tone body
- increase strength
- increase flexibility
- help with back pain
- want to try Pilates for the first time
- rehabilitate injuries.
People with limitations such as:
- biomechanical problems such as back etc.
- problems activating postural muscles
- poor posture or posture related issues
- bladder incontinence
- poor flexibility or range of movement.
Classical Pilates is a more exact version of Joseph Pilates strong movements
Classical Pilates is the way Joseph Pilates himself intended Pilates to be done. The exercises demand a moderate level of prior core stability and flexibility work. If you are a beginner this class is not for you but if you have done Pilates before and you are relatively strong then you will benefit from this class.
Who would benefit from Classical Pilates?
People with the following goals:
- tone body
- increase flexibility
- increase strength.
Note: if you have never done Pilates, Modern Pilates is our recommended start point
A Members Story
Since being at the Green Apple for approximately 12 years I have learnt in that time that learning new fitness styles has become a regular ongoing process.
The latest being Pilates, which I see as aggravating as a mosquito bite, it never stops attracting my attention or my curiosity.
I have never become bored with Pilates, though at times I have not fully enjoyed a class mainly due to tiredness, mental distraction or just sheer laziness, but I still come back the next week and usually with a better state of mind.
Should anyone think that Pilates in not a grunt and groan activity and that they will not obtain any benefit, they will surely be surprised as it is just the same as the BP Petroleum Company "A quiet Achiever."
Maree Westmore
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