Our Group exercise classes are suitable for Pre and Postnatal women as well as anyone wanting a pelvic floor safe exercise class
Our group classes are tailored to your goals and can be catered to you at any fitness level.
All our physio group classes have a focus on strength, posture and flexibility and are designed by our physiotherapists to get specific health outcomes for you.
We achieve this through the incorporation of both equipment, and mat PILATES and strength based exercises.
Class Descriptions
Pre & Postnatal Clinical Exercise Class
Our Clinical Exercise classes are designed for Pre & Postnatal women as well as anyone looking to improve their pelvic floor function. The classes are supervised, individualised exercises aimed toward your individual goals. They are designed to be welcoming for all clientele of all varying levels of fitness.
These classes involve a combination of equipment (reformer & trapeze) & matwork pilates, individualised pelvic floor training and stretching and mobility.
All classes are baby friendly
DURATION: 45 mins
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CLASS: 6
Fit Over 50 - Clinical ExerCise Class
A pilates circuit-style class for women over 50 aimed at targeting muscle strength and tone, abdominal region/core, posture, pelvic floor and bone strength. This class utilises various physio equipment to challenge the body and mind.
PRE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Physio assessment to take history to understand injuries, goals, health status and safety of class attendance. If previously attended MPPP classes then no assessment is required.
DURATION: 45 mins
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CLASS: 6
1:1 Clinical Exercise
Our private sessions offer an Individualised program to:
Improve your strength, fitness and function
Achieve your goals
Rehabilitate from injury or pain
Your program is:
Designed and taught by a women’s health physiotherapist with pilates and fitness qualifications.
Tailored to your level
Mat work and equipment based (Reformer and Trapeze table)
Mums and bubs Pilates
Mums & Bubs Exercise classes allows new mums to return to exercise gradually and safely and connect with other new mums after giving birth.
Led by a expert women’s health physiotherapist, these classes involve pilates style matwork & equipment exercises designed to target global strength, abdominal rehabilitation, pelvic floor training and stretching and mobility for new mums.
Your baby (up to 12 months of age) is able to attend these classes. Exercises will be tailored to you and your baby’s situation which may vary in each class.
NB: You do not have to bring your baby to these classes
DURATION: 45 mins
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CLASS: 6
Return to Running Pilates
Return to Running Pilates (RTR) aims to develop the necessary strength, power and endurance required to safely participate in running, high-intensity workouts and sporting activities. RTR classes involve a combination of:
Reformer & mat-work Pilates
Weights & Plyometric training
Motor control work
Stretching & mobility
Advanced pelvic floor rehabilitation
All ability-levels are welcome
All classes are baby friendly
DURATION: 45 mins
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CLASS: 6
Aquatic Exercise
Exercising in water utilises buoyancy to support the weight of your growing body, allowing you the freedom to to exercise without the feeling of heaviness.
There are many other benefits of exercising in the water whilst pregnant, including:
A reduction in muscle spasm, water promotes pain relief increased flexibility and range of movement, gains in cardiovascular fitness, reduced swelling in the lower limbs.
Water exercise promotes general relaxation and can decrease anxiety as well as creates an Improved sense of well-being from being physically active
DURATION: 45 mins
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CLASS: 7
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General Information
All our classes are led by an experienced and qualified Pelvic Floor/Women's Health physiotherapist.
All classes are suitable for anyone looking for an exercise class with a 'pelvic floor safe' focus. This includes at any stage of pregnancy and from 6 weeks post-partum.
If you are not a current client, prior to attending any of our exercises classes you will be required to make an appointment to see one of our Physiotherapists for a 1:1 clinical assessment.
During this appointment we will screen for any pelvic floor or musculoskeletal function. You may be recommended to attend a consultation for pelvic floor assessment or musculoskeletal treatment if concerns are identified.
All assessment information, specific goals and any musculoskeletal or pelvic floor issues are made aware to instructors prior to class to ensure you are able to exercise safely and so that exercises can be targeted to your goals.
Classes can usually be modified so they are safe for you to attend even if you have pregnancy related back pain, pelvic girdle pain or any pelvic floor concerns.
Our pre and postnatal classes are small group classes incorporating both mat based and reformer exercises as well as utilising a trapeze table. physio-led exercises. Classes are designed for women who want to strengthen their body with a pelvic floor safe focus and particularly suited to prepare for labour or to recover after birth.
Please inform the physiotherapist prior to class if you have a change in musculoskeletal or pelvic floor function such as a new injury.
Are there any special considerations for exercising during pregnancy?
Whilst exercise during pregnancy is generally shown to be very beneficial, there are some conditions which may make it unsuitable for you to exercise during pregnancy. You will be screened for these conditions during your 1:1 assessment. If you wish to find out more we suggest you view the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines for Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period.
