How much physical activity do you need to be healthy?

Travis HaupsteinArticles

Pilates push up device

According to the Australian Department of Health, “physical activity is the greatest contributor, behind tobacco smoking, to the cancer burden in Australia.” Let that sink in. There’s no denying the relationship between physical activity and health. And likewise, the detrimental … Read More

What is the Garuda Method?

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Garuda Method Apparatus

           Are you looking to strengthen and tone, boost flexibility and improve co-ordination all on one machine? Sounds impossible, right? Well it’s not – it’s called the Garuda Apparatus. Here, we explain why Pilates buffs are … Read More

5 Reasons Why You Should Drink Up

Travis HaupsteinArticles

  H2O. It’s the stuff that surrounds us. The stuff we’re made of. The stuff we play in, swim in, get drenched in. We freeze it, boil it, capture it, and shower in it. But we often forget to drink … Read More

Is high intensity exercise hurting your health?

Travis HaupsteinArticles

Woman on treadmill in pain from extreme exercise

We like to think we know what’s good for us. But, are some of our most popular workouts, actually bad? There’s a popular trend in fitness circles these days: the idea that harder, is better; that severity equals success. CrossFit … Read More

Pilates is Your Best Health Investment

Travis HaupsteinArticles

Woman doing Pilates on cadillac trapeze table

When we think about health, often the first thing that comes to mind is exercise – high-intensity workouts and functional training – cross fit, spending hours in the gym lifting weights, or playing team sports. Pilates is often overlooked because … Read More

Which Pilates Class is Right For Me?

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Woman on the Pilates Reformer

A quick Google search will tell you that Pilates is extremely popular. People all over the world enjoy the workout to tone and strengthen the body, improve flexibility, mobility, and overall fitness. But Pilates is not a singular term. And … Read More

Why Men Should Do Pilates

Amelia AmeliaArticles

Whether you’re a heavy lifter or a high intensity addict, Pilates’ subtle and controlled movements will help you tone, tune and transform your entire body. More than just core work and breathing, it’s about pure strength – finding it, developing … Read More