Families who train together, gain together, but these kinds of gains extend far beyond just the physical realm. Being active with your family has been proven to have a whole host of incredible benefits including strengthening your bond, building and role modelling healthy habits, improving cardiovascular health, promoting screen-free time and so much more! We love seeing families in the studio together and whether it’s mother’s and daughters, sisters, fathers, mother figures, fur parents and everybody in between getting their Studio Pilates classes done together, with Mother’s Day just around ..read more

Life shouldn’t just be lived, it should be celebrated, and we wholeheartedly agree with that statement. With international days dedicated towards celebrating love, our parents and even a New Year, it’s only fitting that there’s an international day dedicated towards celebrating Pilates, one of the world’s longest running (and not to mention most popular) physical practices. Here’s 3 ways to celebrate International Pilates Day. International Pilates Day (also known as World Pilates Day) is celebrated on the first Saturday of May every year, and is aimed at fostering a widespread appreciation fo ..read more

When it comes to working out, we all know the abundance of benefits it has on our physical health and wellbeing. Pilates for example is amazing for improving strength, increasing flexibility and mobility, improving posture and toning muscles, but there are also huge mental gains that can be made too, when you put in the time, commitment and work. Studio Pilates Hell Week is one example, and the act of completing 10 classes over a 5-day period was designed to enhance your mental strength just as much (if not more) than your physical strength.   Your body can achieve anything your mind beli ..read more

When it comes to creating healthy habits, too often the first thing we forget to do is schedule in regular time for self-care. Contrary to popular belief, self-care is not selfish and while it’s great to commit to regular exercise (like regular classes at Studio Pilates) and nourish your body with wholefoods, purposefully setting some time aside for yourself will improve both your physical and mental health.    According to Google, searches for the term ‘self-care’ have more than doubled since 2015 – proving that now more than ever people are starting to focus on putting practices in ..read more

6am:  Shot It I start every morning with my Supershot Trio – it’s my non-negotiable. I take them mixed together in half a glass of water followed by 1 capsule of Hair & Metabolism. I love it. I do it first thing on an empty stomach. It gives me energy for my day, regulates my metabolism, supports my skin, keeps my gut microbiome healthy and my immune system strong. Why I Combine Them EnergySUPERGREEN Superfood Powder utilises a specific blend of probiotic strains to help diversify gut flora and strengthen the gut microbiome. When our gut health is compromised ..read more

Healthy glowing skin is always in, and if there’s one thing we advocate you fake – it’s your tan! Did you know that UV exposure contributes to 80% of skin ageing, not to mention significantly increases your chance of melanoma. Just 5 bad sunburns by the age of 25 increases your risk of melanoma by a whopping 25%!  So don’t risk a tan, fake it with Charlie Societé, an Australian made company who use high quality ingredients that also nourish and hydrate the skin, including avocado oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera, vitamin E & sugar cane. What’s more – it doesn’t smell like fake tan, won’t st ..read more

The Health Benefits of Coffee    Did you know that coffee is the world’s second most consumed beverage? And in even better news, controlled caffeine consumption can actually have a positive impact on a multitude of things including energy levels and physical performance (not to mention general happiness and enjoyment).    If you’re looking for a way to take your morning cuppa to the next level, why not swap out your second oat latte for a premium Beforeyouspeak coffee blend? Beforeyouspeak pride themselves on their premium blends of ‘functional coffee’ that comprises colomb ..read more

Whether you’re looking for a 3:30 sweet treat or something to take to the office to share, look no further than these no bake peppermint Christmas bites.    These sweet snacks are the perfect things to meal prep to help ensure you always have something nutritious on hand to satisfy your cravings when they strike as well as a delicious, low-sugar alternative to the infinite amount of sugary treats that notoriously circle the office at this time of year.    Don’t forget to tag us @studio_pilates when you make this delicious and nutritious treat.   Ingredients:  I c ..read more

The silly season is arguably the busiest time of the year, when we’re all trying to juggle Christmas parties, family commitments and work. For this reason, our sleep suffers – which in turn can have a ripple-on effect to other areas of our lives like nutrition and exercise, negatively impacting our choices. While it’s definitely okay to enjoy the holiday period and indulge in delicious food and drink, here are 4 tips that will help you stay active during the holidays.    Drink in moderation  While it can be easy to get carried away on the champagne, waking up with a hangover w ..read more

At Studio Pilates we’re big advocates for balance and don’t believe in fad diets or deprivation. Instead, we’re passionate about educating and empowering our clients to create healthy, sustainable habits that they can implement into their lifestyles long term, and one of those ways is by showcasing how you can incorporate some of your favourite soul foods as part of a healthy diet – and that includes our beloved Friday night cocktail.    Our Official Amplify Challenge Partner Mr Consistent has shown us how we can have our cocktail and drink it too so to speak, with this healthy cosmo ..read more