Make Moves Studio in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Sport & recreation

Make Moves Studio

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 422 812 533

Address: Shop 4 / 22-24 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach 4879 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://makemoves.com.au

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25.01.2022 That feeling you have after a strong upper body session! Well done Tertia! #makemovesstudio

25.01.2022 Wendy working on her tall kneeling lat pulls; a very challenging exercise as the position requires a great deal of deep core activation. Well done Wendy! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

25.01.2022 Students working hard at the Studio this morning. Consistent effort + progressive overload + time = change and results. Great job by everyone! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

25.01.2022 Debra building upper arm strength while connecting to her centre and legs using the @t2isotrainer this morning. The T2 is a great piece of equipment with an almost endless number of possible exercises. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell

24.01.2022 Online Studio starts next Monday! . Classes will include Functional Pilates, Functional Yoga, Strength+Mobility, and 1-1 Private Sessions. . I’ll be sending out an email to current clients of the Studio with all the details (timetable, prices, credit transfers for existing packages, connection details, etc), very soon.... . Thanks for your patience! #makemovesstudio #makemovesonline #onlineyoga #onlinepilates See more

24.01.2022 Balance training is a vitally important skill which we train frequently at Make Moves Studio. One of our favourite tools is the MOBO Board, a unique balance board that pivots on the axis of pronation & supination, while requiring the user to activate through their big toe (the first ray of the foot). A few minutes of mindful balancing daily can have a transformative effect on your ability to move well. Delighted to see the progress our Seniors are making with this skill! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #moboboard #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

24.01.2022 I have been asked if Make Moves Studio is still open due to the new rules around social distancing. The answer is a BIG YES! The rules around social distancing are aimed at preventing too many people crowding into a confined area. At Make Moves Studio we have a maximum of 4-5 students in each class and plenty of space (78m2) to work within. Under the new rules our maximum head count would be 19 people, so clearly we are at no risk of the Studio becoming overcrowded. :) Class...es are continuing to run according to our regular schedule. Please read this article which explains the new rules in detail. https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-covid-19-scott-morriso

24.01.2022 Get your yoga on each week with Drew via Zoom. Intermediate class on Wednesdays and General on Fridays. . Please note these classes are geared towards injury-free students with some prior yoga experience**. The style is Drew’s own unique approach which blends elements of many movement practices and is designed to help you relieve stress and feel good. . Book and pay through MINDBODY (search for Make Moves Studio) and attend via Zoom. DM for additional information.... . #makemovesonline #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #onlinepilates #onlineyoga #movewelllivebetter **by prior yoga experience I mean you are okay with being on hands and knees, squatting, lunging, able to get up from and down to the floor unassisted, etc. if you are very deconditioned or dealing with significant injury it would be unwise for you to attend as I cannot supervise you in person, to make sure you are safe. The safety and well-being of everyone who attends my classes is of paramount concern to me.

24.01.2022 Sue & Kerrie executing a very powerful and challenging sandbag / lunge variation in class this morning. Such strength! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #resistancetraining #movewell

24.01.2022 Sue working on a very tough side plank variation this morning. Great job! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

24.01.2022 Students have been working very hard during the past few weeks building stability and strength! Our belief is that humans were made to be strong and resilient, with a sound mind in a capable body! Well done everyone! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

23.01.2022 I don’t know what the name of this exercise is but it reminds me of Saw in Pilates. Think I’m going call it Windmills ha ha. Anyway it feels great to do. . Tips: really reach out as you rotate and hinge; try to keep your trail arm at shoulder height; keep your chin tucked and head retracted to maintain length in your spine; focus on form and a sense of connection to your body, rather than just going through the motions haphazardly. . It was one of the moves I ta...ught during online classes this week. . Give a shot and let me know how you go! . #makemovesonline #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #onlinepilates #onlineyoga See more

23.01.2022 Medium red loop bands added variety to exercises in this morning’s Functional Mat Pilates class. Hip distraction combined with single leg circles, band resisted bridges, shoulder and hip abduction, plus Orbiting Flamingo balancing to top it off at the end. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

23.01.2022 Tertia working incredibly hard this morning: 1/ teaser on the Caddy; 2/ kettlebell deadlift; 3/ rear foot elevated split squat using the Hip Thruster bench. Fantastic job! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

23.01.2022 Online Timetable and Prices

22.01.2022 Need some props to help you in your at-home Pilates / Yoga practice? We have a good range new, used, and some even for hire!

22.01.2022 Motivated by @amyhopperpilates recent posts on the importance of pulling I included a few Reformer-inspired band pulling variations in our mid-morning Functional Pilates Mat class. Mat classes are a wonderful way to learn more about your body while simultaneously building strength and mobility! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #pilates #matpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

22.01.2022 See the smile on Tertia’s face? The fun we have at the Studio is real! Awesome reverse lunge work Tertia! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell

21.01.2022 Legs and Core were some of the themes in classes this morning. . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

21.01.2022 Diane working on a very challenging Reformer lunge variation! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

21.01.2022 After warming and preparing the body using various Reformer and Cadillac exercises the students focused on building upper and lower body strength tonight. Amazing effort by everyone! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

21.01.2022 Need a way to challenge your balance? Try this idea! Position two yoga blocks so that they make an equals sign (=) with a 5-10cm gap between the blocks. Next stand on the blocks using one leg, making sure you place the heel of one foot on the back block, and ball of the foot (including all the toes) on the front block. (The high point of your arch or mid-foot should *not* be in contact with either block.) Take a dowel or stick and slowly raise it up and down in front of you...r body, being sure to not flare your low ribs, arch or round your low back, lean off to one side, or in any other way deviate from a tall upright posture. You will not only challenge your balance but light up your core and help to strengthen the ankle of the supporting leg. Remember to breathe, smile, and have fun! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter See more

21.01.2022 We have several new pieces of functional equipment at the Studio, first up being the Landmine! A Landmine is a barbell used as a heavy pole for various pushing and pulling exercises. It can also be loaded with weight plates for extra challenge and to progressively build strength. Sue demonstrates a great squat with overhead press variation! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #landmine

20.01.2022 Tomorrow marks the beginning of our third week of streaming classes. Has it been that long already? To everyone who has been attending, a big THANK YOU! I know it is a very different way of getting your regular movement practice in, but your ongoing dedication to your health and wellbeing (now more important than ever) is inspiring! Together we’ve got this! #makemovesonline #makemovesstudio #onlinepilates #onlineyoga #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #movewelllivebetter

20.01.2022 Students working on building lower and upper body strength and mobility this week! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

19.01.2022 Last couple of reps of Tertia’s bench pressing tonight. Great job Tertia! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining

19.01.2022 Mindful strength training can help you become strong in mind and body! Amazing work today by Tertia! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalmovement #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

19.01.2022 Sandy taking the new @t2isotrainer for a spin in today’s Seniors Mixed Equipment class, plus honing her balance skills in a class last week. Well done Sandy! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

19.01.2022 Senior’s Mixed Equipment. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

18.01.2022 Wendy working on her kettlebell deadlift skills in this morning’s Seniors Mixed Equipment class. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

18.01.2022 And it’s a wrap! First 4 online classes and sessions delivered! It’s a new world but we still have control over how and where we choose to place our focus. Self care during this time is crucial as we collectively navigate uncharted waters. I am here for you at this time to help you create balance. Send me a message to get the details. #stayathome #makemovesonline #makemovesstudio #functionalpilates #functionalyoga

18.01.2022 Somehow I managed to never hear about or learn this movement until just a couple of weeks ago. . Called Hindu Squats I understand that they are used by Indian wrestlers as a part of their exercise regime and for warming up. Regardless, they are quite cardiovascular and present a good challenge to your balancing and coordination skills. And done with awareness you can get a nice glute pump also, ha ha. . These featured in several of the online classes I taught last we...ek and they might turn up again this week too! . Tag me if you try them! . #makemovesonline #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #onlinepilates #onlineyoga #functionalpilates #functionalyoga See more

17.01.2022 Sue & Kylie working on core, hip control, upper back and posture this morning. Excellent work ladies! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

17.01.2022 Dear Students and Friends of Make Moves Studio, as I’m sure most of you are aware, the Studio has been shut down as a part of the National Cabinet’s nation-wide strategy to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that is wreaking havoc across the planet. . If you were on a direct debit program it has been suspended. If you were on a 5, 10, or 20 class pass, the expiry date has been extended indefinitely until we emerge from the shut down. . However, I am active and working on... ways to support you at home! . One way will be through online 1-1 sessions and group sessions conducted through the Zoom app. . Another will be (weather permitting), small group movement classes outside in a local park. . Finally, I am still retailing the various props and tools we commonly incorporate into classes, including the Glute Loops, Yoga Tune Up massage balls, Pilates circles, small hand weights, and resistance bands. . Please stay tuned for an email early next week. . These are unprecedented times and we need to stay positive, support one another, and practice kindness and patience. Together we will get through this! . Miss you all! See more

17.01.2022 Smaller mid-morning mat class today so we finished off with one of my favourite drills: heel toe walking with a lifted kettlebell. Great for balance and shoulder strength. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

16.01.2022 Single leg balance and hip and ankle strength challenge gracefully demonstrated by @tertia.nicole this morning. . Tertia is standing on the @mobo.board and hip hinging towards and away from the Wunda Chair in slide 1, and in slide 2 holding the position while pumping the chair pedals down and up. This exercise helps to not only improve Tertia’s balance skills but also strengthens her supporting foot, ankle, and hip. Great skills to hone prior to a big hill hike. Fantastic job Tertia! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #movewell #movewelllivebetter #functionalpilates

16.01.2022 Tertia getting her pushing game on today at the Studio! Such a fantastic job! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #strengthtraining #strengthtrainingforwomen #movewell #movewelllivebetter

16.01.2022 Tertia & Kaye working hard on building upper body strength and stability today. Excellent work! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

16.01.2022 Learning to connect shoulders, core, and glutes beautifully demonstrated by Tertia and Anitra. (In the second photo Anitra is actively pushing her knees out, aiming for pinky of foot, to help activate the glutes.) . Becoming aware of how your body operates as a single connected whole can make a tremendous difference to your posture and overall strength and mobility in everyday life. . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

16.01.2022 Our client Tertia makes this very challenging exercise combining the lunge/split squat movement pattern, a sideways pull from the resistance cord, and balancing on the MOBO Board look easy! With it she is building anti-rotation core strength, leg and hip strength, and ankle and foot strength, all while improving her sense of balance. We love to think outside the box when designing exercise and movement programs for our clients. Great work! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #moboboard #pilatesstudio #movewell #movewelllivebetter #thinkoutsidethebox

15.01.2022 Seniors Mixed Equipment Functional Pilates class this morning at Make Moves Studio. Legwork on the Reformers; standing hip rotation on the rotator disc; standing single leg press on the Wunda Chair; and side lying, extra range, resisted single leg lift on the Cadillac. Our approach to Pilates and movement is to look at movement holistically and give exercises that improve our ability to move well and live life better. Students did a fantastic job! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

15.01.2022 Good news! Make Moves Studio will be able to re-open on Friday June 12 (with a Covid Safe Plan in place)! More to come very soon. :) https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au//DPC7309-COVID-19-Restricti

15.01.2022 One of my favourite exercises to activate and strengthen muscles of the shoulder joint. You’ll hear me cue Billi to press out equally through both arms, to avoid tenting (allowing the wrists to collapse inwards), and to avoid breaking (bending) at the wrist. Billi did a fantastic job! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #resistancetraining #movewell

14.01.2022 Have you attended one of my yoga classes which I’ve taught around Cairns the past few years? You can now take them online! . In response to the various distancing rules I’ve taken all my classes online as of this week. . My approach to yoga is: unconventional, non-traditional, influenced by numerous teachers I trained with, and my attempt to provide an interesting movement practice that addresses the needs of 21st century humans who spend vast amounts of their lives at desks,... behind computer screens, looking at their phones, and dealing with daily stress. . There’s a bit of stretching (not extreme), lots of mobility work, and a big focus on strengthening those areas that tend to become weak, neglected, underworked, or overworked, in daily life. . I love to incorporate elements of movement practices I find helpful to me personally, including Pilates, Original Strength, Animal Flow, Yoga Tune Up, and more. . It’s more about learning to move well and feeling good in your body than achieving some specific shape or pose. I question everything, constantly, rather than just accepting. I continually evolve and change. . DM me and I’ll send you info of how to trial a class. See more

14.01.2022 Lots of leg and glute work happening in the Studio the past couple of days, including hamstring strengthening on the second of our new items of functional equipment, the Nordic Hamstring Curl Machine. This device allows users to do a reverse Hinge (a traditional Pilates mat and Reformer exercise). It builds tremendous strength in the hamstring tendons and is great for hamstring injury prevention. Also shown are Side Splits on the Reformer and Step Ups on the Wunda Chair. Wonderful work by all the students! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #nordichamstringcurl #reformer #wundachair @ Make Moves Studio

13.01.2022 Strength work in today’s Functional Mat Pilates class. Amazing job by all the students! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

13.01.2022 Pulling actions are for everybody! So happy to see the upper body and back strength all our clients are building using our new @angles90.grips.official grips! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #invertedrows #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

13.01.2022 Kerrie working hard this morning, connecting lower and upper body. Fantastic job! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach

13.01.2022 Make Moves Studio has reopened! The studio has a fresh, more spacious look and we have an updated timetable with new classes. Emails will be going out today to existing clients with all the details on what’s happening. So looking forward to seeing everyone again! @ Make Moves Studio

12.01.2022 Strength is a journey not a destination. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #resistancetraining #functionalpilates

12.01.2022 Students hard at work in classes this morning. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

10.01.2022 People have asked whether or not we still are open given the most recent round of social isolation rules. The answer is a big YES! . The new rules are designed to limit overcrowding in confined spaces. At the Studio we have 78m2 of space which allows for a theoretical maximum number of 19 bodies in the room. As our classes are a maximum of 5 students we easily come in under this limit. We are practicing good sanitizing of all our props and equipment and making the Studio as s...afe a location as is possible for everyone who attends. . Regular exercise is such an important part of maintaining a healthy body, a healthy mind, and releasing stress and anxiety. We are here to support you as much as we can. . Stay calm and do Pilates! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #staycalm #bepositive @ Make Moves Studio See more

08.01.2022 Awesome job by Tertia this evening as she learns the Spanish Squat. This challenging squat variation helps to strengthen the knees. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

08.01.2022 With the Studio closed to in-person training I just work out on my own. These Nordic Hamstring Curls are very hard but also excellent for strengthening hamstrings, glutes, and help with my cranky knees. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #nordichamstringcurl #functionalpilates

07.01.2022 Kylie working on one of her favourite Reformer exercises, Tower, in the Mixed Equipment class this morning. So strong and graceful! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #mixedequipment

05.01.2022 Students building upper, lower, and full body strength recently. The @ultimatesandbag used by Alison in her bent over rows weighs 16kg; Debra practicing plank scissors using the @t2isotrainer; and Margaret strengthening muscles that stabilize the knees using a Spanish Squat variation. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

05.01.2022 Our mission at Make Moves Studio is to build sound minds in strong bodies in ways that are safe, fun, and effective. Seeing our clients progress on their journey is such a joy! Well done Peta! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #strongwomen #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

05.01.2022 Focus. Strength. Dedication. Functional Movement Skills. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

05.01.2022 Some challenging Cadillac exercises Di worked through this morning. Well done! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

05.01.2022 Semi Private students this morning doing the foam roller duck waddle, ha ha. I first learned this self- massage technique from @amyhopperpilates several years ago and it’s a great way to wake up and loosen up tight inner thighs prior to exercise. And yes, we like to laugh and have fun at the Studio. #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

04.01.2022 Billi working on one of several lat pull down variations this morning. The lat pull down exercise is a great one for helping to build a strong back and helping to improve posture (particularly if you spend a lot of time rounded forward in front of a computer each day). Well done Billi! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

04.01.2022 Balance is a key movement skill we train at Make Moves Studio, using a variety of tools, especially the @mobo.board. It’s one of those skills that we tend to take for granted but often lose if we neglect it. Regular practice throughout the week can really sharpen your skills again! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #movewell #movewelllivebetter #functionalpilates @ Make Moves Studio

03.01.2022 We love lunges! Fantastic work by the 7.00am class today! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #movewell #movewelllivebetter

03.01.2022 Nearly the end of another busy week at Make Moves Studio. The students accomplished so much this week! Well done everyone and congratulations on all your hard work! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

03.01.2022 Starting Monday morning off right! A Reformer lunge variation with a dumbbell overhead press! Well done ladies! #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #resistancetraining #movewell #movewelllivebetter

03.01.2022 Do you sometimes find it difficult to either activate a muscle or perceive a muscle working? Try giving the muscle or region in question some light percussive therapy! . Percussion or rhythmically tapping an area, sends vibrations into the thousands of sensory nerves that lie in the skin and the fascia (connective tissue) that surrounds muscle fibers. This in turn helps your central nervous system to better hear the region being percussed. . Percussion is an ancient therape...utic technique found in Nuad Boran (traditional Thai Massage) and other bodywork practices emanating from Asia. . Here I am demonstrating how to wake up the musculature of the middle back (the rhomboids, and middle to lower trapezius) using a light air-filled ball for its springy effect but many other tools work well, including modern massage guns (eg Theragun). . Give it a shot and let us know how you go! (Many thanks to Tertia and Kaye for their assistance in making this video.) . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #movewell #movewelllivebetter See more

01.01.2022 There are many ways to challenge and strengthen your core beside doing planks. Here Sue and Alison (swipe to view) are beautifully demonstrating two of the most difficult exercises you can try! Well done ladies! . #makemovesstudio #makemovesstudiotrinitybeach #functionalpilates #functionalyoga #corestrength #coreexercises #movewell #movewelllivebetter @ Make Moves Studio

01.01.2022 If you are stuck at home and need to move I have the answer! I am now running a regular schedule of online Pilates and online yoga classes every week. No equipment? No problem! I also have props available to hire out and to buy (post coming soon). Regular exercise helps you mentally, emotionally, and of course physically, all of which also support your immune system (something on many of our minds at present). Send me a message and I’ll send you the details. #makemovesonline #makemovesstudio #onlinepilates #onlineyoga #stayathome @ Make Moves Studio

01.01.2022 I know I’ve been a bit quiet on the social media front lately. It requires a lot more effort (filming and re-filming to get things correct) when taking videos of myself, as compared to videos of clients. Nevertheless here is an example of some of the shoulder strengthening and mobility exercises we have been exploring in our online Pilates classes the last week or so. There are so many ways to change up this sequence as well as add on new bits and pieces. It’s fun to chall...enge your memory as you tack additional moves on. I get lost sometimes! If you need a resistance band I have some 2m medium resistance bands for sale at the studio. Remember to stay active! Only a few more weeks before we re-open on June 12.