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Pilates Connection

Locality: Lane Cove

Phone: +61 400 012 693

Address: 3/9 Birdwood Ave 2066 Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Website: http://pilates-connection.com.au

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25.01.2022 When you're feeling a bit old, tired and sluggish on a Monday morning - remember - age is just a number (especially true of this 73 year old man! )

25.01.2022 Studio Re-opening Monday 1st June! As of 16th May 2020 the Government has permitted all Tertiary Qualified Pilates Instructors (Liane - also a Practitioner of Structural Integration) and Physio Therapists (Larissa), who offer a clinical service to resume face to face instruction as long as all current State endorsed 'Covid 19 safe rules are adhered to. This decision follows the considered advice of the Covid 19 Sports and Health Advisory Committee. Assuming there are no c...hanges to Government requirements, we plan to re-open the studio from 7am Monday 1st June, and will be taking the recommended measures to continue to protect our clients and staff. All current Pilates Connection members should have received an email earlier today regarding the safety measures in the studio, and re-activating your current pack and scheduled class time. A full copy of the correspondence can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/a9f1cbb98345/covid19_openjune1 If you are a new client wishing to find out more about our in-person studio classes or virtual program, or existing clients wishing to discuss their return to the studio - please contact Liane on 0400 012 693 We look forward to welcoming you back to the studio very soon! In the Cove #inthecove #lanecove #clinicalpilates #pilateslanecove #pilatessydney #pilatesnorthshore #pilatesconnection

24.01.2022 Who’s ready for Pilates today? Enjoy the weekend everyone - and stay cool - it’s hot, hot, hot out there! #pilates #pilatesmeme #inthecove #lanecove

24.01.2022 Prosecco Pilates ? Wow, this is an interesting idea! If I gave you a full glass of prosecco (or pinot noir for the red lovers), at the beginning of your class and told you that your reward at the end was getting to drink it - would it motivate you to work extra hard in your balance poses to not spill a drop?? Who's in? Full story here: ps://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/fitness/workouts/prosecco-pilates-is-the-fatburning-workout-youve-been-looking-for/news-story/21c81e82d4ac9f62fc...c4b0c8dd92cca1 #inthecove #pilateslanecove #proseccopilates #prosecco #pilates #pilateswithprops

24.01.2022 Friday Funny .... We've been working our core hard in the studio this week - have you?? Have a great weekend everyone !... #inthecove #lanecove #pilateslanecove #pilates #core #coreworkout

22.01.2022 Our Spring Newsletter is out .... Some pro tips on how to: - Sleep Tight - Eat Light... - Exercise Right - and get your Skin Bright ! https://mailchi.mp/cc75ecd924f2/spring2020 #inthecove #lanecove #pilates #healthyliving #sleep #healthyeating #pilatesexercises #pilatesconnection #pilateslanecove

22.01.2022 What are the top 3 vitamins for boosting your immune system - and where do you find them? Vitamin C: is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can even make you more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and broccoli. Daily intake of vitamin C is essential for good health because your body doesnt produce or store it. The good news is that ...vitamin C is in so many foods that most people dont need to take a vitamin C supplement unless a doctor advises it. Vitamin B6: is vital to supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system. Vitamin B6-rich foods include chicken and cold water fish such as salmon and tuna. Vitamin B6 also is found in green vegetables and in chickpeas, which is the main ingredient in hummus. Vitamin E: is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight off infection. Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts, seeds and spinach. #vitamins #immunityboosters #immunity #naturalvitamins #pilatesconnection #inthecove #lanecove

22.01.2022 Lighten the load this Spring With the weather warming up, now's a great time to check in with what you're eating and look at preparing lighter, healthier meals. Loaded with protein, relatively inexpensive, and hugely versatile, it's no wonder Chicken is a star ingredient for quick family meals. ... Here are 45 healthy recipes from Good Food we're sure you'll have on high rotation: https://www.goodfood.com.au//45-healthy-chicken-recipes-20 #healthyeating #healthy #chicken #chickenrecipes #spring #pilateslanecove #pilatesconnection #inthecove #lanecove

22.01.2022 Happy Spring Everyone - it's never too late to start training for your Summer body! Looking to get in shape? Spring into action today - give us a call on 0400 012 693 ! @inthecove #inthecove #lanecove #springtime #pilateslanecove #pilatesconnection #summerbody

21.01.2022 Why choose us? We know that you're spoiled for choice when it comes to Pilates classes in our local area - so what makes Pilates Connection different? Just ask any of our current members (which range in age from 19 to 90), and I'm sure that you'll get a similar answer - it's the personalised program that we can offer due to small class sizes (max 4 per instructor). This allows us to carefully supervise rehab and injury management clients. Our instructors (most with a physiotherapy background), have also all gone through extensive diploma training, and ongoing education to ensure you receive the best program for your individual goals. #inthecove #pilateslanecove #pilates #pilatesconnection #lanecove #pilatesclasses #northshorepilates

19.01.2022 Excellent social distancing way back then! Here's another great image from the Pilates Archives showcasing Joseph Pilates' original New York studio! We're assuming the gentleman on the left may be an athlete or dancer - some very good quad strength there? #inthecove In the Cove #lanecove #pilatesarchives #pilatesconnection #jospehpilates #historyofpilates ... #socialdistancing See more

19.01.2022 Pilates @ Your Place - Annette's Lounge Room! Here's another great Zoom Pilates experience during lock down - Annette lives in Canberra, and was struggling with ongoing issues in her hip and left leg. On the advice of her sister - a regular client here in the studio, Annette joined us for weekly virtual classes. She's made steady progress through this time, and has been enjoying the opportunity to meet up with her sister via Zoom once a week as they work out together. Well ...done Annette! #pilates #lanecovepilates #pilatesconnection #zoompilates #pilatesatyourplace #inthecove #lanecove

18.01.2022 Breathe better and reduce stress with these simple exercises ... With respiratory health high on the agenda given the ongoing concerns with COVID-19, there's never been a more important time to learn to control your breathing and work on lung health. If you have ongoing respiratory and breathing issues, a regular Pilates practice may be a great start, and we also offer fully trained instruction on the Hypopressive Technique, which helps increase diaphragm conditioning. #diaphragmaticbreathing #hypopressivetechnique #hypopressives #breathing #breathingexercises #pilateslanecove #pilatesconnection #respiratory #respiratoryhealth

17.01.2022 With most of our small group Pilates sessions maxing out at 3 clients to one instructor, social distancing is a reassuring reality at Pilates Connection. Stay healthy, stay fit, stay strong. #pilaressafe #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #pilatesbody #safeworkoutspace #pilatessydney #pilates #safeworkoutspace #pilatessmallgroup

14.01.2022 The best 6 minutes you'll spend today .... We posted this many years back - but it's still one of the best short videos around. If you've ever wondered where Pilates all started, this fabulous video takes you through the life of Joseph Pilates, who first came up with various exercises and techniques to help heal his own health, before eventually helping the sick in hospital, professional athletes, and dancers. He was a true visionary in the would of fitness, well beyond his ...time (and he wasn't shy - often seen parading around New York in his little training pants). Highly entertaining yet informative viewing .... https://youtu.be/vWkxhtfw0A8 #inthecove #pilates #josephpilates #pilatesorigins #lovelanecove #pilatesconnection #historyofpilates #pilateshistory

14.01.2022 Ahhh the gym - the things you see! Thankfully we're here in the Pilates Connection studio keeping a close eye on you to make sure you're exercising on the equipment the right way ! #inthecove #lanecove #pilatesconnection #pilateslanecove #gymmishaps

13.01.2022 Move away from the heater and turn to the SUN Theres a reason its called the sunshine vitamin. While there are a limited number of foods that can provide your body with vitamin D, the easiest source is from exposure of bare skin to sunlight. Sun often gets a bad wrap for the damage it can cause to skin, and the effects of aging, however, in small short doses, the benefits are huge. Here's how just 10-15 minutes of sunshine a few times a week can help your body:... Immunity & Bone Health: Sunshine supports your body's creation of vitamin D Better Sleep: it helps regulate your body's sleep + wake cycle and promotes optimal melatonin production Mental Boost - sunshine increases your brain's production of serotonin, which makes you feel more positive, and can reduce depression. Blood Health - Can help lower blood pressure, and is thought to help in the prevention of many other diseases. So thats why its VERY important to get outside and get moving and smile at the sun! Why not park your car a few extra blocks away and walk in the sunshine to your next Pilates class? #inthecove #sunshine #benefitsofsunshine #viatmind #depression #pilatesconnection #pilateslancecove #lanecove #mentalhealth

13.01.2022 Pilates Archives - The Master at Work! Today's Pilates Archive picture sees Joseph Pilates displaying incredible core and muscle strength on one of his purpose built pieces of equipment. Not bad for someone most likely in his 70's when this shot was taken - Inspiration for us all! #inthecove #lanecove #pilates #josephpilates #joepilates #pilateslanecove #pilatesconnection

12.01.2022 Don't let knee pain slow you down. Knee problems are one of the most common complaints we hear from our Pilates Connection members at the studio. While some knee injuries are caused through sport, many clients start Pilates to help pre or post knee surgery, or because of ongoing knee pain, which can have flow on effects if not treated correctly. Here's an article from our blog taking you through the causes of knee pain, risk factors, treatment and prevention .... http://pilat...es-connection.com.au/knee-pain/ #inthecove #kneepain #soreknee #pilatesconnection #lanecove #pilateslanecove #kneetreatment

12.01.2022 New PC Team Member - Say hi to Meagan .... Introducing the fabulous Meagan, pictured enjoying a workout with her dog Henri (although Henri may need to work on getting his core off the floor in plank position!) Meagan and her husband moved to Sydney from NYC over a year ago, where she worked in advertising. ... Her favourite thing about Australia is the weather, which reminds her a little of her native Florida. Meagan has completed her qualifications through Pilates International and is settling in to teaching in the Pilates Connection studio very well! Welcome to the team Meagan ! #inthecove #lanecove #pilatesconnection #newstaff #pilatesteachers

11.01.2022 Social distancing now at 1.7m between all equipment and mats to make everyone feel a bit more relaxed. Feel free to bring your own towel and water bottle to your next session guys. #pilates #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #pilatesreformer #safepilates #sydneypilates #pilatessydney #pilatesaustralia

11.01.2022 Who needs a home gym? Getting creative with our tailored Pilates via Zoom service. Come and have some fun. #pilatesathome #pilatesprops #pilateschair #pilatesinstructor #pilatescreative #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatessydney #pilatessmallgroup #pilatesfun

10.01.2022 Could running actually be good for your knees? Running is one of those exercises that polarizes people - generally, you either love it or hate it. In the past, running has be stung with a bad reputation when it comes to causing knee pain and arthritis - however results in a new study show that this may not be the case .... Read the full article to find out more: ... https://www.smh.com.au//could-running-actually-be-good-for #kneepain #soreknees #running #exercise #jointpain #pilates #pilatesconnection #inthecove #lanecove

10.01.2022 Hello Obliques! Tom is a young athlete who competes at State level, and originally came to us two years ago to work on a recurring hamstring injury. Since training with us on a regular basis, Tom has been injury free, which means no more interruptions to his busy schedule.... This photo sees Tom back in the studio last week doing a great job on his Short Box side overs, working the obliques and glutes big time! #pilatesconnection #pilateslanecove #clinicalpilates #athletetraining #pilatesforathletes #injuryprevention #hamstringinjury #inthecove #lanecove

09.01.2022 Happy Friday all - hope youve survived the week, and are finding some time to do what you love the most this weekend! #tgif #fridayvibes #friday #lanecove #inthecove #pilatesconnection

07.01.2022 What is the Hypopressive Technique, and how can it help your pelvic floor? Did you know that Pilates Connection is now offering services in Hypopressive Technique? Developed in Spain initially to help mothers restore their pelvic floor post birth, the technique has led to wonderful results worldwide in treating back pain, pelvic floor health, and improved performance in Athletes. Read our latest blog article to learn what all of the fuss is about, and whether this may be an... option for you to complement your existing Pilates practice. We also have a testimonial from a current client on her experience with Hypopressive Technique through our studio: http://pilates-connection.com.au/the-hypopressive-techniqu/ Please speak to Larissa or Liane in the studio if you'd like to know more. #inthecove #lanecove #hypopressivetechnique #lowpressurefitness #pelvicfloor #incontenance

07.01.2022 Has working from home led to poorer posture? With many now working from home (by necessity or choice) due to Covid, we've seen a huge increase in clients with neck, shoulder and back pain. Unlike the ergonomic, OH & S approved workspaces and equipment in the office, we're soon realising that working from the kitchen bench, lounge room, or even from bed on a laptop, can play havoc with neck strain and lower back pain. Don't forget, Liane is a fully qualified Structural Integr...ation Practitioner, and can help relieve pain by releasing the fascia to get your body back to correct alignment. Appointments are conducted here in the studio's consulting room. If you'd like to know more about Structural Integration - read on: https://www.northshore-structuralintegration.com.au/ or contact Liane. #structuralintegration #anatomytrain #anatomytrains #anataomytrainsaustralia #pilatesconnection #lanecove #inthecove #workingfromhome #poorposture #neckpain #backpain

07.01.2022 Pilates Connection @ Your Place! While we are very excited to be re-opening the doors to our studio this week, during lock down, we have learnt a lot about technology and how it can help us feel connected and aid our fitness journey. In what has been a very interesting couple of months, our transition to continuing personalised Pilates programs via Zoom for many of you at home has been very rewarding. We thought we'd share a few of the interesting client stories and experie...nces over this period (please see Liane if you'd like to share yours) ..... PILATES CONNECTION @ HOME WITH JULIE Julie is a returned client who is based on the Upper West Side NYC. Her mother and sister are regular clients based in Sydney and Julie visits the studio to do Pilates with us whenever she is in town to see her family. All three ladies have been enjoying a Pilates hook up via Zoom and plan to keep it going for the foreseeable future, which is lovely. Julie has been walking or scootering through the streets of Manhattan to get to work each day as public transportation has been out of the question, causing her left quad to seize up under the strain of increased exercise. We have been focusing on activating her left glutes and doing lots of fascial releases on her left quad. Getting there ! It was particularly poignant to see Julie excuse herself for a minute or two at the start of each Pilates session as she popped out onto her balcony to join the nightly neighbourhood chorus of pot lid banging in support of the front-line health workers in NYC. Well done Julie + Co! #inthecove In the Cove #lanecove #zoompilates #remotepilates #familypilates #pilatesatyourplace #pilatesathome #pilatesconnection

06.01.2022 "Look - I have strong abs after all!" It's great to be back in the studio for face to face classes, with lots of Covid safety protocols in place: white gloves, hand sanitising and temperature testing on arrival and all clients bringing their own towels to lay on. And of course, lots of social distancing. In our live Pilates photo - Mary negotiates the balance challenge of the foam roll and magic circle to find pelvic floor and glute max activation. Well done Mary - keep u...p the great work! #lanecove #inthecove #pilateslanecove #pilatesconnection #clinicalpilates #reformerpilates #equipmentpilates #pilates #pilatessydney

06.01.2022 Need to pimp up your soup? If you can't look at another bowl of pumpkin soup, or have those in the family who believe soup is not a main meal - get ready to be inspired! These 20 soups from Good Food will take you from roast cauliflower and turmeric soup to ham hock and lentil soup with parsley and poached eggs. Mmmmmm, they are sure to warm you up, and keep everyone in the family satisfied and full! ... https://www.goodfood.com.au//20-essential-soups-to-get-you #soup #wintersoups #winterrecipes #pilatesconnection #soupforthesoul #pilates #eathealthy #healthysoups #immunitysoups #immuneboostingfood

05.01.2022 Safely returning to exercise after having a baby. A woman's body goes through many changes while carrying a baby, and for a select few, a return to exercise may be on the cards straight after discharging from the hospital. For the majority of women, doctor recommend a safe and considered return to exercise when the body has sufficiently recovered. The exercises included in the Low Pressure Fitness (Hypopressive Technique) routine are an excellent option for mums looking into ...a safe return to exercise (in fact in countries like Spain, they are often recommended to all women post-birth). We offer Hypopressive technique training right here in the studio, so please contact us if you'd like to find out more. In the meantime, here's an article that may be worth a read: https://www.coretone.com.au//postpartum-a-safe-return-to-/ #lowpressure #lowpressurefitness #hypopressives #hypopressivetechnique #inthecove #postpartumexercise #pilatesconnection #inthecove #lanecove #postbabyexercise

04.01.2022 Some things that our clients may like to have at the ready incase we have to resort to your tailored Pilates sessions going online. Great for Pilates homework regardless #pilatesathome #pilatesmatwork #exercisefromhome #matworkout #pilateslanecove #pilateslovers

04.01.2022 Tell him Pilates will work more than just the 6 pack ..... Many men shy away from Pilates under the assumption that it's mainly for women, and not much of a challenge. Boy, are they wrong! We've seen an increasing number of men of all ages walk through our doors - keen to work on injury management, poor posture, and core stability (and we're here to tell you they are sweating and shaking during each class!) Here's an interesting article from Men's Journal showing how Pilates... can help improve flexibility, endurance and performance in a number of other sports ..... If you have a man in your life that needs convincing, get them to give us a call to discuss their fitness goals! https://www.mensjournal.com//the-best-pilates-workouts-to/ #pilatesformen #menspilates #inthecove #lanecove #pilateslanecove #pilatesconnection

04.01.2022 So day one of small group Pilates via Zoom was a so much fun and a huge success thanks to our amazing supportive clients. #aussiepilates #pilatestvhomeworkouts #pilatesinstructor #pilatesonline #lanecovepilates #pilatesathome #pilatessydney

04.01.2022 PILATES CONNECTION STUDIO CLOSURE Dear Pilates Devotees, We have decided to relocate all Pilates session to the safety of you own home as of immediately.... Each day we will look at the studio diary to see which clients are still booked in for the following day and those clients who have not cancelled will be sent an email invitation to join their small group Pilates session with us via Zoom. Please download your preferred version of the free Zoom App ( https://zoom.us/download ) , wait for your email invite and have your phone/iPad/computer at the ready Along with your mat, magic circle etc so you are ready to go. As a big thank you for supporting us as we help to keep you fit, strong, healthy and sane over the coming weeks, all clients who continue to do Pilates via Zoom will have 2 complimentary sessions added to a 10 pack 1 added to a 5 pack and 4 to a 20 pack until we resume Pilates from the Studio. New packs can be purchased online. As always, if you are unable to keep an appointment please hop online to cancel, 24 hour notice requested to allow us to schedule the diary and to avoid the late cancellation fee. I am available if you need to talk, or email / text too. Stay safe, stay healthy Thanks Liane and the team #inthecove #lanecove In the Cove #studioclosure #pilatesconnection #stayhealthy

03.01.2022 Throw back Tuesday ..... And you thought Liane and Larissa were tough - check out Joe Pilates teaching a class - same but different???? (Make sure you have the volume on, sounds great with the music!) #inthecove #pilateshistory #josephpilates #pilates #pilatesmatclass #pilatesconnection #pilateslanecove

03.01.2022 How does Pilates help with Brain training? At any age, especially as you get older, it's important to keep stimulating your brain to maintain good cognitive function. Learning new activities is a proven brain-training technique. Researchers have discovered that learning new activities increases the density of white matter in the brain (the fibers that let neurons communicate.) If the neurons are formed but they dont connect then eventually they die without any benefit to br...ain health so this white matter is extremely important. Learning a new activity is an important part of brain fitness. But most of us dont have an extra several hours a week to learn how to juggle or take on a new hobby. An exercise program however can be just the right way to multitask benefit our body and our mind at the same time. If you start to automatize your workout (like running on a treadmill while watching TV, doing reps at the gym without focusing on your form or flying through the same Yoga sequence every week) you cut the benefit of your workout in half (not even mentioning that you double the risk of an injury.) Learning a new movement or a new modification in a Pilates routine provides just the effect we are looking for by challenging the body and mind at the same time. So, remember - next time you come to Pilates, you're not only exercising your body, but ensuring that your brain remains fit as well! #inthecove #lanecove #brainfitness #brainhealth #exercisingyourbrain #brainexercises #pilatesforthebrain #pilatesconnection #pilateslanecove

03.01.2022 Keeping it Personal ! Given these uncertain times, we realise many in our community may not feel comfortable going to large group classes and busy gyms. However, it's important for both your body and brain to remain active and healthy. Luckily, we only cater for small classes (3-4 max) or private classes here at Pilates Connection. Not only does this limit your exposure to others, it means we can provide a truly tailored class, depending on how you're feeling on the day. If... you or someone you know has a compromised immune system, we can also arrange private zoom sessions to guide you through exercises with the correct technique from the comfort of your home. Contact the studio on 0400 012 693 or send us a message if you'd like to find out more! PS - this photo was taken last year, prior to social distancing and comprehensive COVID safety measures that are now in place in the studio! #inthecove #lanecove #smallgrouppilates #privatepilatesclasses #tailoredpilates #clinicalpilates #pilatesconnection #zoompilates #virtualpilates @inthecove

02.01.2022 COVID Guidelines - UPDATE Dear Pilates Devotees, It's been wonderful welcoming many of you back to face to face classes in the studio over the last few weeks. While there is a feeling that things are starting to return back to "normal", the continued resurgence of COVID-19 in Victoria, and closer to home, the closure of Lane Cove West Public School yesterday with a positive case, are a stark reminder that we can't afford to be complacent. ... Given the virus can show little or no symptoms in some people, we kindly ask that if you have been, or are going to be in contact with family, friends or colleagues from Victoria, or even within the local Lane Cove West Public School Community, that you consider placing your current pack on hold for 2 weeks after any contact, or speak to us to arrange a virtual lesson via zoom. The ongoing safety or our members and staff is of upmost importance to us, and we trust that everyone will make the right decisions when coming to the studio. Below is a reminder of the COVID Safety Guidelines we have in place in the studio returning: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/

02.01.2022 Working from home has been a great way to meet the neighbours ...... at a safe distance of course! #pilatesinstructor #pilatesathome #pilatesinthegsrden #matpilates #pilatessmallapparatus #pilatesfun #pilatessydney #pilateslanecove