Jasmine, or Jas, as she is more affectionately called, left a career in Real Estate to pursue her passion for Pilates and has never looked back! In October 2020, Jas made the brave leap to switch careers from a full time desk job to a full time instructing role with Premium Pilates and Fitness. Jas talks us through her story below and how changing careers transformed her life. The beginning Prior to becoming a Pilates Instructor, I worked in Real Estate as an Executive Assistant to the Principal of the business. I had worked in various roles within the company for several years before working ..read more

Sometimes it is tough to know within yourself if you love a hobby just because you love it or because you want to do it for a living. Over my years teaching Pilates instructor training courses I’ve had many people approach me to ask me if they should become Pilates instructors. They obviously enjoy participating in Pilates themselves and they believe in this amazing form of exercise, however, they wonder if those reasons are ‘enough’. Premium Pilates and Fitness’s long time instructor Kim is here to help you cut through all that noise in your head! She lists 7 reasons to become a Pilates inst ..read more

Hi everyone, Chris here, with my guide on how to achieve 365 days of wellness. There is so much information, 24-hour news cycles, and persistent images of “perfection” thrown at us on a daily basis. It is truly mind boggling and almost incomprehensible for anyone to maintain their mental and physical health. So, I decided to establish 5 positive habits to achieve good mental and physical health, or 365 wellness, if you will. I believe this is much healthier for me (and everyone) instead of trying to achieve improbable perfection and constantly comparing ourselves to those on our social media ..read more

Pilates can ABSOLUTELY improve your posture! Hi everyone! I’m Kim, long time Pilates and fitness instructor. I’ve had my own personal journey with trying to improve my non-genetically blessed posture (see below for my story) and I’ve found that Pilates has been the most helpful form of exercise out of everything I tried. Pilates is the perfect regime to work on improving posture and structural alignment.  Poor posture can be caused by slouching, hunching over devices, stress or structural imbalances such as scoliosis. The emphasis on core strengthening, flexibility, and correcting muscle ..read more

There is a LOT of information out there about how to become a Pilates instructor and get a job in the Pilates industry. There’s so much in fact that it can be really tough to figure out what where you go after you complete your Pilates instructor training. Our instructor, Kim, who has done her fair share of Pilates and fitness training (and them some!) shares her BEST TIPS for how to get a job in the Pilates industry. Step 1:  Start with the best training!  Choose a training course that gives you practical, hands-on teaching to give you absolutely everything you need to start teachi ..read more

These vegan chunky choc chip cookies are perfect to make with your left over Easter eggs! Super easy to make, less than 15 minutes to bake and filled with gooey choc chunks throughout. So before your little ones (or significant other) eat all the eggs, try your hand at this delicious recipe from our friend Lara at Lala’s Plate. Enjoy and don’t forget to follow Lala’s Plate on Facebook & Instagram. Choc Chip Easter Egg Cookies Recipe Makes: 11 cookies Ingredients (220g) 2 cups rolled oats – blended to make oat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup ..read more

Breakfast or dessert… Why not both? Mango Chia Pudding is an excellent way to start the day or to have after a nice meal. When made with the right ingredients, Mango Chia Pudding can be the perfect healthy treat. Did you know only 1% of flowers will mature to bear a mango? Mangoes are an amazing fruit. So before we dive into the recipe, we’re going to explain how to use frozen mango you can enjoy this summer fruit all year round. What is the best way to freeze mango? Unless you live somewhere that has a plentiful supply of mangoes year-round, they aren’t the cheapest fruit to buy and they spoi ..read more

The holiday season, or the “silly season” can be a crazy time where our routine and our choices around food and exercise become inconsistent.  It’s time to relax, enjoy, laugh, eat, drink and be merry!  However, there are a few mindful things we can do to help us survive the silly season without a complete blow out. Here are some of our healthy food tips for the holiday season! Stay hydrated and don’t binge drink Sometimes the bubbles are flowing and it’s easy to over consume, especially if you have that one person that keeps topping up a glass.  Some tips: Politely decline ..read more

As the weather warms up, there is nothing better than a fresh, colourful nourish bowl. Not only does this recipe really hit the spot, but it’s also a feast for the eyes. These falafels are brought to you by our friend Lara at Lala’s Plate, and they have quickly become a PPF fave! They are packed with a heap of colourful vegetables, micronutrients and antioxidants. Plus, they’re full of flavour, and are a great option if you enjoy meal prepping, as these store perfectly in the fridge or freezer, making lunches super easy throughout the week! We cannot wait for you to try another healthy, nutri ..read more

What makes a successful Pilates Instructor?  Does it follow that the most competent client in the class will naturally become the best teacher?  Many shy away from the idea of becoming a Pilates Instructor because they aren’t “good enough”, but what makes a successful Pilates Instructor may surprise you! We give you the tricks of the trade and tips to be a successful Pilates instructor below! We feel that it goes without saying that you should choose a thorough and comprehensive training course – this is a topic in its own right so we will cover this in another blog, coming soon! 1 ..read more