Warmer days are coming and it’s time to sweat it out! Introducing our newest Mat class style ‘Pace & Power’. Discover what to expect from this class and why you should give it a try!
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For all of us Scout fans, exercising regularly is an absolute must for maintaining good health and well-being. Pilates teaches us movement that is fluent and precise, it makes our physical body stronger, our minds sharper, and improves our overall quality of life. But there comes a point where you may no longer feel as challenged, and this is when you may need to level up! Keep on reading to become clear on when and how to level up your practice!
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For many generations, there was a lot of hesitancy over exercising during pregnancy. Historically women were told to rest or ’take things easy’ as there was fear exercising would increase the risk of harm to the mother or baby. However, research into this area is rapidly growing and challenging this outdated view. Keep on reading to discover how to best exercise on your journey to birth.
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Mat Pilates is the workout you need to strengthen your core, improve your posture, and feel amazing from head to toe! At Scout, we love Mat Pilates and we have even just introduced a Mat Express class for those who are short on time. Keep reading to discover some of its amazing benefits on the body and the mind.
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Every pregnancy is different, whether you are on baby number 1 or baby number 5. Yet, there are common body changes that can be expected as the baby grows, and these will impact the way you move. Shanice Gabriel, Senior Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Movement 101 shares with us her insights on the topic.
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The benefits of regular physical activity on physical and emotional health are well documented and widely accepted. However, getting back into exercise after having a baby can feel daunting. So it is important to be well-informed about where your body is at and manage your expectations about how to return to exercise. Phoebe Prott, Founder & Principal therapist at Physio Inq Marrickville shares with us below her insights and what to specifically be mindful of when it comes to returning to exercise after giving birth.
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Spring energy is in the air and we feel this urge to shake things up, move our bodies, and get our heart rates pumping! If you’ve seen this new stranger “Reformer Circuit” pop into the regular schedule and wondered - What exactly is that all about?! We suggest you keep on reading…
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We all know how vital it is to have a strong core! Core strength significantly improves our posture, coordination, and general movement and of course, reduces chronic pain! Pilates is widely regarded as one of the most beneficial methods of exercise to strengthen one’s core, but are you unsure about the best practices to efficiently engage your core?
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Whether you're trying, or already pregnant, you’ve probably heard a lot of different information about what you should be doing for exercise during pregnancy. While pregnancy can be an exciting time, it's natural to feel some trepidation about doing the 'right' thing for you and bub. Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you need to take it easy though - you're still strong, fit and capable, and exercise is important for improving your overall health during pregnancy and for the birth.
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