Clinical Pilates is a low impact, sculpting and toning workout method. Created and developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920’s, Pilates was created as a form of rehabilitation for soldiers during the end of the First World War. It was first established by attaching springs to the end of hospital beds for those who couldn’t walk. Adapted from this, it became the Reformer Pilates exercise equipment we know of and use today. From this, Pilates in mat form was created. Mat Pilates is a full body workout session held by qualified instructors on a mat with the aid of bands, exercise balls and weights on occasion. It requires you to use your body weight for this type of strength training.
What is the benefit of mat Pilates?
Mat Pilates can be done anywhere and can be as easy or difficult as you choose. Mat Pilates is beneficial for the whole body and has a strong focus on flexibility, body awareness & posture, core strength and stability, breath control, mindful movement, rehabilitation and pelvic floor awareness and control.
Where can I find a mat Pilates Studio in Canberra?
Xtend Barre Canberra City
Offering mat Pilates, Barre, HIIT and Suspend (TRX style classes) within their Canberra CBD studio on Northbourne Avenue, Canberra.
Elysium Studio Pilates
Located in Weston, Elysium Studio Pilates first offered mat Pilates before any other kind of workout exercise. Now they offer reformer Pilates, circuit style classes and pre & post natal classes as well.
Higher Function Physio & Pilates
Higher Function Physio & Pilates offers a range of clinical exercise classes including mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, Barre and many others. They are located in Canberra CBD.
Pilates Canberra
Located in Barton, Pilates Canberra offers complete Pilates. They have mat Pilates, reformer Pilates and studio Pilates classes which are customised specifically for your needs.
SOULution
SOULution which is a dedicated Yoga and Pilates studio, has two locations across Canberra. Each session is either in an ambient or heated room. They have locations in Braddon and Belconnen.
Pilates Can
Located in Manuka, Pilates Can is a dedicated Pilates studio focusing on healing and healthy body Pilates classes for injuries, movement and enjoyment.
Mrs Pilates
Sole trader Mrs Pilates operates out of two exercise studio locations in Canberra, one in Fyshwick and the other in Campbell. She offers mat Pilates, Acro Pilates and private lessons.
Pilates+ at Eighty8 Fitness
Eighty8 Fitness is your one stop shop for all things fitness including mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, Barre and rehabilitation classes. They are located across two spaces in Majura Park and Brindabella Park.
Let us know of your experiences with Pilates or if we missed a must go mat Pilates studio in Canberra!