Have you always wanted to try Pilates?

Unsure what Pilates is or how it can help you?

DID YOU KNOW? 
Pilates is the fastest-growing exercise genre in Australia & that in 2023, it was estimated that over 1.1 million people aged over 15 years old in Australia participated in Pilates!!

WHAT IS PILATES?

Pilates is an exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus i.e. reformer / trapeze, that aims to improve physical strength, flexibility, posture and stability.  Pilates is suitable for everyone and can be a great option for people with conditions or injuries such as back pain, joint stiffness or pregnancy.

PILATES MYTHS Q&AS

1. Pilates is for women’s only! (FALSE!)

NO!! Pilates is inclusive for all genders and body-types!!  In fact, Pilates was invented by a male Joseph Hubertus in Germany 1883, his idea of Pilates was shaped by his work with injured soldiers during the world war. Also, some of the most high-level athletes also do Pilates including AFL, NRL and Soccer stars to help strengthen and maintain their flexibility. A few examples include Hayden Ballantyne, Nicho Hynes & Cristiano Ronaldo.

2. Doing pilates once a week won’t help me

Well … according to a study in 2016, participating in an hour Pilates class once a week for ten weeks can significantly improve your muscle mass, balance, flexibility, core- and abdominal muscle strength. It also reported improved mood and body awareness in sedentary women.

3. Pilates is SO EASY! (FALSE!)

The most common myth is Pilates is easy or just a stretch. Pilates is a gentle and low impact exercise however when done with the correct techniques, can be the hardest thing you do. Even the highest and fittest athletes find it challenging. If it’s too easy, let your instructor know, we can always make it HARDER and more CHALLENGING!!!

4. Pilates is only for Young People (FALSE!)

Many people believe Pilates is just for the young generation however Pilates has demonstrated multiple advantages for the elderly due to it being low impact and easy modifiable to suit any fitness level. It has shown an improvement in both static and dynamic balance, lower limb and respiratory strength, flexibility, a higher quality of life, sleep quality and a decrease in BMI and waist perimeter.

5. Why Clinical Pilates and not Normal Pilates?

The main difference between Pilates and Clinical Pilates, is Clinical Pilates is a more individualized form of exercise that considers your specific issues, injuries and physical needs whilst with a Physiotherapist / Exercise Physiologist. At Unique Physio, we offer small clinical Pilates classes (max 5 people) to enable you with an individualized plan and 1-1 time with the instructor, to ensure you are getting the most out of each session.

Why have Clinical Pilates with Unique Physio?

At Unique Physio, we treat you, rather than just a diagnosis or body part. Our goal is to customize a unique Pilates training plan to help treat your goals, injuries and physical needs.

To do this we offer both Reformer & Trapeze Pilates in our classes:

• Small Group Classes (Max 5 people)
• Personalized Pilates Plan to address your needs / goals!!
• Both female, male and mixed classes (bring your friends & family)!!
• Welcoming Beginners to Advanced!!
• Free 15min Initial Pilates Consultations

WHAT TO SEE IF PILATES IS FOR YOU?

FREE ENTRY WELCOME TO ALL!