PILATES classes in Ballina
Pilates courses are held at Intershape gym 185 River Street Ballina.
The next introductory course starts Wednesday July 18th at 10.30am booking is essential. Please phone 6686 9010 or call in for further information
Pilates is a non-impact form of exercise that teaches awareness of breathing and alignment of the spine. It focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the back. Pilates helps to alleviate and prevent back pain.
The central element of Pilates is to create a fusion of mind and body, so that without thinking about it you will move with economy, grace, and balance. The method requires that you constantly pay attention to your body while you are doing the movements.
Each Pilates exercise must be performed with the utmost control to avoid injury and produce positive results. It’s not about intensity or multiple repetitions of a movement, it’s more about proper form for safe, effective results.
Pilates can be conducted on mats as floor-work utilizing props such as balls, bands and rings or it can utilise specially designed large scale equipment known as Pilates reformers. Both methods are highly effective although mat work is the most accessible and popular choice.
Pilates is suitable for all ages and will help with;
- improving posture
- relief/prevention of back pain
- balance and co-ordination
