Business owner Eric’s background in construction makes him aware of Man’s need to develop and maintain adequate strength and mobility. The Pilates Method was designed by a man with a sizeable component of the repertoire requiring increased upper body and abdominal strength – areas which men are naturally more suited to.
FIVE REASONS WHY MEN SHOULD DO PILATES
1. Build core strength: the core musculature consists of transverse abdominus (front and sides), multifudus (back), pelvic floor (base/floor) and diaphragm (top/ceiling).
2. Increase flexibility: lengthen hamstring and broaden shoulders.
3. Develop often neglected muscle groups: Some of your muscles dominate your daily movements and are stronger than others. Pilates will bring attention to those muscles that do not typically get hit.
4. Get a back bone: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at age 30, you are old. If your spine is completely flexible at age 60, you are young.” Joseph Pilates
5. Have better sex: The base of the core musculature consists of pelvic floor muscles. Men who practise pilates have increased control of this region.
What our clients say
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I've just turned 60 and have been doing Pilates for 15 months now. My health was fairly good but I suffered occasional back pain and visited my chiropractor regularly. I also enjoy bushwalking but had slipped several times on steep terrain and injured my groin. With expert guidance from Eric, Amanda and other instructors I saw improvement almost immediately. It might sound crazy but I felt stronger, fitter and more flexible after just 3 or 4 sessions. I've seen gradual and continual improvement and have never felt better in my life. The equipment and instruction is first class and I haven't been back to the chiropractor since I started Pilates.
Chris Ryan