Balanced Bodz
PILATES STUDIO

How many times a week do you recommend doing Pilates?

1 session per week is great for maintenance, alongside other activities. This can aid recovery from a specific injury and you will gain the basic understanding of Pilates. Flexibility & strength will improve slowly each week. Other activities & additional classes are highly recommended.

2 sessions per week you will begin to notice big changes in strength, stability, mobility, flexibility. It will aid performance and support recovery from specific injuries and restricted movement.

3 sessions per week consistently is when the Pilates promise comes to life. You will achieve optimal results and your body will transform! You will see significant improvements in posture, mobility, strength and flexibility. Additional benefits include improved mental concentration & control.

Joseph Pilates recommended doing his discipline 3 times a week.
 

What are the health benefits of pilates?

   •    Improved flexibility
   •    Increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’).
   •    Balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
   •    Enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
   •    Improved stabilisation of your spine
   •    Improved posture
   •    Rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
   •    Improved physical coordination and balance
   •    Relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
   •    Safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
   •    Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
   •    Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
   •    Improved concentration
   •    Increased body awareness
   •    Stress management and relaxation
 

 Will Pilates help me to lose weight?

Pilates is a whole body conditioning, however on it’s own it will not help you lose weight.
If your goal is weight loss, combining Pilates with a healthy diet and other forms of cardio exercise such as walking, swimming, running, or cycling will help you see results.
 

How long do I need to do Pilates before I see results?

As Joseph Pilates quoted himself…
"In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20, you will see the difference. And in 30, you’ll be on your way to having a whole new body."
 

Can I come to Pilates if I’m injured?

The short answer is if you can walk and drive yes. You do need to communicate your injury with your instructor before the class begins so they can modify your program and work around the injury. Your instructor may give you some exercises or stretches to do to aid in the recovery from your injury and the prevention of your injury flaring up.

In addition we also recommend seeing a physiotherapist as part of your recovery process from an injury as this speeds up the recovery time dramatically and helps to ensure you are less likely to re-injure the affected area.


Is Pilates safe to do during pregnancy?

Yes Pilates is safe during pregnancy. Pilates can help maintain your strength and posture throughout your pregnancy. As we offer small group classes we can adapt your program to how your body is feeling and changing. Pilates helps you stay strong maintain pelvic stability which is crucial during your pregnancy. By consistently practicing Pilates through pregnancy you will regain your strength and posture quickly in the early days post birth.
 

How soon after giving birth can I start Pilates?

We recommend clients to gain approval from their health practitioner or obstetrician before commencing any exercise again, including pilates. This usually happens at six weeks post birth, however a c-section can be longer. We start with more conservative abdominal work depending on the degree of abdominal separation and the needs of the individual client.