Pilates Plus will help change your movement patterns, correct posture, and increase core strength. The class will begin with a variety of standing balance exercises, then progress to Pilates floor exercises using chi balls, foam rollers, bands & hand weights. Complete your workout with a series of gentle stretches to allow both the mind & body to feel relaxed. Pilates exercise consists of low-impact movements to improve flexibility, muscular strength, and postural alignment. Pilates develops CORE strength by enhancing the deep muscles of the back, abdomen, and pelvic floor. Weight-bearing exercises build shorter more bulky muscles, while Pilates elongates and strengthens improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. Pilates is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Course Outline:

• Correct posture
• Develop Core strength
• Improve balance
• Enhance flexibility
• Breathing exercises
• Increase health and wellbeing

Learning Outcome:

• Pilates works the body from the inside out focusing on the stabilizing muscles to allow for a gentle yet very effective conditioning routine.

What to bring:

• Exercise mat
• Towel, pillow (for neck support if required)
• Water bottle
• Supportive exercise shoes & socks

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.