Pilates involves core-strengthening movements focusing on posture, flexibility and strength through the connection of mind, body and breath.

Pilates involves core-strengthening movements focusing on posture, flexibility and strength through the connection of mind, body and breath.

Benefits of Pilates
Some of the many benefits of Pilates include:

· Improved flexibility.

· Increased muscle strength, particularly of the abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of the body).

· Balanced muscular strength on both sides of the body.

· Enhanced muscular control of the back and limbs.

· Improved stabilisation of the spine.

· Greater awareness of posture.

· Improved physical coordination and balance.

· Relaxation of the shoulders, neck and upper back.

· Safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries.

· Aids in prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.

Our new 5 week short Pilates Courses for term 5, 2006 at Kew Recreation Centre are open for enrolment, with classes commencing Saturday February4th and Saturday March 11th at a cost of $60 each for centre members and $70 for non-members. Our first class at 9:00am will assume no prior knowledge, while our 10:15am will be for those who completed our 6-week course in term 4 or have prior experience with Pilates. The courses are designed to be progressive, with a limit of 15 people for increased individual attention.

Ideal Christmas gift for your loved one, vouchers can be purchased at reception. So hurry and secure your place today by contacting Kew Recreation Centre Reception on 9853 6177.