Pilates Matwork

Are you looking for carefully structured and graded Pilates Matwork classes for better wellbeing, strength, flexibility, agility, spinal health, posture and energy? At Physio Melbourne Clinic, we’re proud to offer affordable one-on-one and group Pilates classes for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Our students progress through well-structured levels delivered by experienced Pilates teachers.

What is Pilates Matwork?

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20^th century. His goal was to help injured athletes and dancers resume exercise and fitness training in a safe and controlled manner. Over the last 100 years, Pilates has become widely practised around the world, including by people from the general community who have adapted the system to their more general needs.

Pilates mat classes can include aerobic and non-aerobic exercises. They involve moving your body through precise ranges of motion, which requires focus and concentration. Every muscle group in the body is stretched in a balanced fashion by finding a centre point from which to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.

Tailored to Each Person

Each person has different strengths, limitations and requirements when it comes to exercise. The great thing about the Pilates method is that it can be tailored to each person. The exercises are evaluated and re-evaluated regularly to ensure they’re appropriate. Pilates can be useful for anyone from elite athletes who are highly trained to people with low fitness levels. Even pregnant women and people with limited mobility can participate in and benefit from our Pilates in Melbourne.

A Quality Workout

Pilates & physiotherapy network classes in Melbourne consist of a slow, sustained series of exercises using controlled breathing and abdominal control. A variety of exercise sequences are performed in low repetitions between five to ten times over a duration of 45 to 90 minutes. A mat and other specialised equipment is used for resistance. One of the many great things about Pilates is that the muscles are never worked to exhaustion and there is little to no sweating or straining. Mental concentration is paramount, but there are resources available to help you get the best results.

General Precautions

Although Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise, our Pilates reformer in Melbourne recommends that certain people seek medical advice before embarking on a new program, including:

• People who have recently had surgery
• Pregnant women
• People aged 40 years or more
• People with a pre-existing medical condition such as heart disease
• People with pre-existing musculoskeletal injuries or disorders
• Anyone who has not exercised for a long time
• People who are very overweight or obese

Attend Our Pilates Classes Today

If you’re looking for affordable one-on-one or group Pilates classes in Melbourne, there’s a no better choice than Physio Melbourne Clinic. Check out our contact page for more details about how you can get in touch with our physiotherapists for more information and further assistance.