FAQ'S

Pilates is a training method designed to engage the mind and condition the body through isolated movement training originally referred to as the art of “Contrology” by Joseph Pilates.

The combination of strength and flexibility training helps reduce stress on joints and the spine, whilst producing length in muscles with the end goal of increased posture alignment, improved core, muscle strength, and movement in everybody

Pilates focus on concentration, control, posture, precision and core strength has become well known as being a major part of the exercise routine for both male and female professional athletes, dancers and gymnasts.

Pilates will help you in many, which we can write an entire book about! However in summary Pilates is known to:

• Offer relief from back pain and joint tension 
• Improve strength, flexibility and balance.
• Tone and build longer and stronger muscles.
• Realign the body to result in better Posture.
• Challenge and strengthen the deep core and abdominal muscles.
• Challenge your functional movement, to create healthy movement habits that help prevent injury and improve performance in sports and activities.
• Alternative to weight training and HIIT that helps minimize injury during movement.
• Improve the way your body looks and feels and how you feel about it!

Yes! We offer free onsite secure underground parking for each of our clients. To access our carpark enter the driveway at 200 Moggill Road, Taringa, keeping to the far left lane on Moggill Road (opposite Flannerys Taringa)

Irrespective of what you may hear from other sources, Pilates was never designed to be a high calorie burning, High Intensity (HIIT) training session, or a prolonged cardio workout that you may get from other forms of exercise. 

Whilst our programmes (especially our power reformer classes) will definitely factor both highly intensive movements and exercises which will get your heart rate up it will never be the same as running or cycling for an hour… To put it simply it’s not comparing apples with apples!  

However, Pilates movement in combination with a healthy active lifestyle will definitely contribute to a noticeable change in the body, and Pilates will benefit your body in numerous ways including:

• Motivating you to become more physically active.
• Core and ab burning, and posture alignment, making you look thinner
• Reducing the risk of injuries while undertaking other sporting activities or habits
• Boosting your metabolism, meaning calorie burning even long after you’ve finished working out!
• Being a highly addictive form of movement and exercise… especially “Feeling the Burn” and DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)

We look at Pilates as a lifestyle choice alongside a healthy diet and cardio activity for weight loss.

Any movement is better than none! However, for optimum results we suggest ideally 3 or more Pilates sessions a week like any exercise regime. However twice or even once a week will help support mobility and posture improvement. 

We recommend that it takes around 10-15 sessions for a beginner to get into the swing of Pilates, understanding its movement and principles and once the mind and body connection “Contrology” occurs you should start to see results improve rapidly with strength noticeably different within the first 10 classes. 

Yes, Pilates is excellent to maintain exercise during pregnancy helping to strengthen and maintain your pelvic floor as well as maintain general strength and flexibility through all your terms*.

Our sessions are run in a small group to ensure appropriate supervision and technique correction for safe and effective exercise so even in a full class you won’t get overlooked. 

Post birth we offer specific Mums and Bubs classes to help you continue to feel strong through your first stages of motherhood.

* Please note that whilst we endeavour to facilitate all of our clients, the above is based on each individual’s personal physical strength, abilities and duration into pregnancy term in which they attend (i.e you cannot safely begin Pilates in the third trimester of your pregnancy having not done any previous Pilates leading into your pregnancy!). Powered by Pilates always put personal safety first and therefore will reserve the right to refuse classes if we believe it to be in the best interests of our clients, we recommend coming in for a free assessment or calling us if you are unsure whether Pilates is suitable for you or not.

We can definitely accommodate injury as long as you have had clearance from your Dr or Physio to do Pilates. We take all the care possible with everyone in room and the specifications and requirements for exercise as you are our total focus. We also offer private classes should you require specific and targeted movements to rehabilitate injuries. Contact us for more info if you have any enquires regarding injury concerns

To book in for one of our classes, you can book online here or via our app – Powered by Pilates. It is free to download through the app store. 

Alternatively you can send an SMS to 0411 436 170 to arrange your booking.

Wear comfortable workout gear, socks are required and bring some water.

You can reschedule your class without charge so long as it’s over 12 hours before the class start time, your session can be changed online by clicking cancel, and the session will automatically go back onto your account to be booked again.

If not enough notice (less than 12 hours) is given, cancelling your session will mean the class is forfeited and we unfortunately cannot offer a refund. This is an automated process and cannot be changed unless under reasonable circumstances.