Pilates in Mentone & Cheltenham - Pilates Classes & Gym
mhealth Physiotherapy & Pilates are proud to offer Pilates via 2 Melbourne locations in Mentone and Cheltenham.
Click here to view our Pilates Classes Mentone timetable.
“Physical fitness is the first prerequisite to happiness” – Joseph H PilatesPilates is a total body conditioning program that helps to “re-program” the body. Pilates is also used to improve sporting fitness and athletic performance. mhealth Physiotherapy and Pilates focuses on both rehabilitation and performance, tailoring each session to the individuals wants and needs.
Pilates focuses on using smooth, flowing and controlled movements to organise the body and increase muscle strength, core stability and flexibility from the inside out. mhealth implements the latest scientific evidence to ensure Pilates at mhealth, will get you moving correctly and safely in an environment that progresses your program only as you are able to, with respect to your injury as well as level of self mastery.
Modern techniques are combined with traditional principles to guide you through an exercise program like no other. You will move intelligently and think beyond your physical limitations. All Pilates sessions / classes are conducted by qualified Physiotherapists with post graduate qualifications and study. This ensures; that all exercises are formulated though excellent clinical reasoning skills, all practitioners have a sound anatomical background and all programs will be integrated into your daily activities of sport, work and lifestyle.
KEY ELEMENTS AND BENEFITS OF PILATES:
• Good posture and control of movement
• Excellent activation and integration of deep abdominal “core stability” muscles – reducing pain and re-injury
• Improve coordination and neuromuscular patterns
• Improve flexibility
• Improving your own body mechanics and understanding your poor movement patterns
• Improve sporting performance
• Flatten your stomach and tone you buttocks and thighs
• Combine mind, body and spirit through breath, movement and mindfulness
PILATES @ MHEALTH MENTONE
We pride ourselves on treating individuals.
• Each Pilates program at mhealth is designed and tailored to each individual. Whether choosing Pilates for rehabilitation, fitness or performance, you can be certain that you will feel the benefits of you personal program quickly.
• An initial 45 minute individual consultation (one on one session) will be booked with a trained physiotherapist. In this session we will assess your; general posture, muscular length and strength, balance and dynamic movement. You will also be taught how to activate your “core” muscles correctly and receive basic exercises to practice at home prior to your next consultation. All sessions include a Posture Pro assessment. (Click here for more information).
• You will generally require 2-3 “one on one” sessions. This is to ensure you are safe and confident to progress to a small group session. More importantly, this ensures a program specific to your needs can be devised. Furthermore, these sessions are spent perfecting your core activation and introducing you to the various pieces of equipment. At mhealth, you will use Reformers, Trapeze Table, Exo Chairs, Free Form boards and balance equipment as well as perform mat work that you can practice at home.
• Small group sessions are supervised by a qualified Physiotherapist, who ensures you receive constant feedback and attention to ensure you perform exercises correctly and get the most out of your session. All sessions run for 45min. Although in small groups, all participants perform individual exercises
• Classes are held six days a week Monday to Saturday. Click here to see our timetable. If you are unable to attend a class we try our best to accommodate you in another class if space permits, however we do need at least 24 hours of notice if you are unable to attend.
PILATES FOR YOUTHS AND TEENAGERS
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Contact details of each of our 4 locations:
mhealth Mentone Physiotherapy & Pilates
