Pilates Plus is a low impact exercise class, designed to promote strength and mobility of all the muscle groups in the body while also improving core engagement, balance, flexibility and postural awareness.

We begin with a series of standing Pilates style exercises to enhance the balance and strengthen the postural muscles for correct body alignment. Each week, we’ll go through a sequence of passive matwork Pilates strengthening and stretching exercises to help ease tight muscles, improve core stability and gradual conditioning through mindful movements.

The focus is to create strength through muscle balance and movement, but don’t be fooled – what appears to look simple can sometimes be deceptively challenging! Increase the fun by using light hand weights, chi balls, body weight and foam rollers (supplied by the instructor).

• Participants must be able to get on the floor

(Exercises can be modified to suit your needs and ability)

Course Outline:

• Improved body awareness.
• Improved core muscle strength.
• Increased flexibility and range of motion.
• Enhance mood, calm mind and general well being.

Learning Outcome:

• Learn a variety of matwork pilates techniques and exercises.
• Understand the importance of strengthening the deep core muscles to improve posture.
• Learn new stretching techniques to increase flexibility and maintain mobility.

What to bring:

• Towel and exercise mat.
• Bottle of water.
• Wear comfortable clothing and yoga/pilates socks for exercise.
• Tie or band for stretching.

About the Tutor:

Louise has been working in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 12 years teaching a variety of group exercise classes for older adults including Fit and Strong Bones, Pilates, Aqua and Hydrotherapy, Stepping On Falls Prevention and phone coaching through NSW Health. These classes are designed for older adults to enhance functional fitness while improving muscle strength, bone density, flexibility, falls prevention, physical and mental health.

Louise is qualified as a Trainer and Assessor in First Aid and has a Certificate IV and Diploma of Fitness.

“I enjoy keeping fit and I am passionate about helping others stay motivated to continue their fitness journey through functional and fun exercise classes”.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.