Get On The Mat

If you want to try Pilates but the use of machines intimidates you, try a matwork class at PowerMoves for the same toning and strengthening benefits.

Pilates is one of the best workouts to help build your core, improve your balance, coordination and flexibility, perfect your posture, and strengthen, tone and lengthen your muscles. Pilates Reformer machines can help you get these fitness benefits, but if you find their use a little daunting, you may wish to try a matwork class instead.

The matwork classes at PowerMoves make use of gravity and your own body weight to challenge your muscles. Through these graceful stretching and strengthening exercises performed on the mat, you will gradually improve your health, enjoy a more beautiful physique, and boost your confidence.

PowerMoves offers a variety of matwork classes designed to suit different levels and needs. The Pilates Core class, for instance, will help beginners develop a solid understanding of the basic movement principles of Pilates. Learn proper breathing techniques and how to perfect your spinal and pelvic alignment. The movements in this class focus on strengthening the deepest abdominal muscles to give you  at abs and a strong back. The Pilates Balance class works with Pilates training accessories, and requires concentration, control and precision to create a balanced, lithe and integrated body. Other matwork classes include Pilates Strength and Prenatal Pilates.

Of course, if you wish to use the Reformer machines, PowerMoves also has a Circuit Pilates programme, which sees you get a fun and challenging workout as you move from one machine to the next.

PowerMoves offers private and group classes. There are 100 classes weekly to choose from and they each offer you a diverse and rich repertoire of movements and benefits.