Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.
Please click on the title of the classes in the table, or scroll below the timetables to view the description of the classes.
Days | Pilates | Be Steady Be Strong | Advanced Be Steady Be Strong |
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Monday
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10am – 11am
16:00pm – 17:00pm
18:00pm – 19:00pm
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No
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No
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Tuesday
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No
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No
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11am - 12pm
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Wednesday
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No
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No
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No
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Thursday
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10:00am - 11:00am
16:00pm - 17:00pm
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No
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No
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Friday
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No
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11am - 12pm
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No
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Days | Pilates | Be Steady Be Strong | Advanced Be Steady Be Strong |
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Monday
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10am – 11am
16:00pm – 17:00pm
18:00pm – 19:00pm
Virtual Classes Only
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No
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No
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Thursday
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10:00am - 11:00am
16:00pm - 17:00pm
Virtual Classes Only
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No
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No
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Pilates is a method of exercise which focusses on strengthening the body, with a strong emphasis on abdominal/core strength. Like different forms of Yoga, Pilates concentrates on full body posture, breathing control, balance, and abdominal control. Injury risk in Pilates is much lower than other forms of strenuous exercise as the impact of the exercise is much lower.
Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection. While doing the various exercises your mind needs to be constantly aware of your breathing and the way your body moves, this will help strengthen the nervous pathways utilised through everyday activities.
Pilates can be modified through varying exercise levels to provide either a gentle strengthening program, or a challenging workout. As the exercises may be modified easily to suit the individual, it is suitable for both beginners and those who exercise regularly.
It is recommended to check with your health professional if you haven't exercised for a while, are older or pregnant, or have health problems, before coming to one of our classes! Pilates has also been useful for those who suffer from arthritis, as it helps to keep your joints flexible and healthy. Because Pilates strengthens the thigh muscles this may be particularly useful in reducing the risk and sensitivity of arthritis and other injuries.
In short, no. We will provide you with all the relevant equipment needed to take part in our classes.
High intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a type of training technique characterised by giving near maximal effort during short bouts of exercise. The short bouts are alternated with short (and sometimes ‘active’) periods of rest/recovery. As this keeps the heart rate at high levels, a lot of energy is used to maintain performance in HIIT sessions. You can get similar benefits from going out for a long run, however depending on the intensity you run at, it is likely not to burn as much fat as a single session of HIIT. This is because you need to use fat deposits for energy at a quicker rate in HIIT compared to long distance running, or other forms of moderate cardiovascular exercises.
One of the goals of HIIT is to not only raise the heart rate, but to ensure that the exercises are carried out at near-maximum intensity. To really reap the benefits, you need to keep the intensity level high. This is also why we see short bouts of rest periods between exercises/sets; resting between each set is an essential part of the workout, if you do not take enough time to recover, you will not be able to work at near-maximum capacity throughout the next exercise. HIIT has been seen to be a more effective means of getting lean incredibly fast. As it uses both body weight and added weight, it not only spikes up the heart rate, but also tones muscles.
Simply put, HIIT can help you lose body fat, stay lean, improve endurance and add more muscle mass. These are only a few benefits to note, so why not come along and try the classes out to experience all the benefits yourself!
Be Strong Be Steady are our specially created classes aimed at older adults to help improve balance, stability, and strength. We hold both a beginner and advanced version of the classes that will cater to you, whatever your needs and goals. It is well documented that exercise has many benefits on the body and mind. Targeted exercise programmes such as those delivered in our classes, can positively impact many systems in our bodies, including:
Musculoskeletal System:
Central Nervous System Changes:
Cardiovascular System Changes:
Respiratory System Changes:
There are many benefits to exercise, many of which we have not touched on above. However, it still remains clear that the benefits of exercise outweigh the benefits of a sedentary lifestyle. So why not give our classes a try and begin your journey to a steadier, stronger life!