Little Sanctuary Pilates

Do you think that your body can’t do? I had a client who had multiple permanent conditions, they made it hard for her to move. She asked me if I thought she would be able to do Pilates I said “of course you can do Pilates” At first, it was really challenging. But, she kept at it. After a few months, it got a little easier & she started to enjoy it Then we made it more challenging again But then one day, I asked her to do something that she thought she really couldn’t do. She was scared, but willing to try. We broke it down, we made steps that we later combined to complete the exercise. At the end of the session, she did it! You should have seen the smile on her face! Priceless She said she was so proud of herself I told her I was proud of her too And I was #yougotthis #wehereforyou #yesyoucan #bestrong #mobility #pilates #clinicalpilates #pilatesgoldcoast #pilatesaustralia #robina

How good does healthy & strong feel! Amazing! I must say I have never had a client say to me that they’re so disappointed now that they’ve from in strength & improved their health. Again & again our clients report that feeling stronger, more mobile & all of the other benefits of their work has them feeling energised, more lively and * . * . * . * Good The reason being is that their hard work has paid off, helping them feel all the good feels & reap the health benefits too. #behealthy #bestrong #behappy #pilates #clinicalpilates #goldcoast #pilatesgoldcoast #robina #pilatesaustralia

Don’t judge a book by its cover Just like people Did you know that if you are a person who exercises regularly and frequently completes the prescribed weekly exercise (3x resistance trainings 150m cardio) you are less likely to die from any cause as compared to those who don’t? And, it doesn’t matter if your outward appearance doesn’t seem to “reflect your exercise efforts”. Did you know that some people who are totally ripped and do a huge amount of exercise may be putting too much strain on their body, which can be dangerous? And their outward appearance looks as if they are the epitome of health. Extremes don’t seem to work. If we don’t move it’s bad for us. If we work too hard (this is measured differently for everyone & their current training) it’s bad for us. That’s why it’s important to seek guidance from exercise professionals when you’re looking to take on something new, change it up or begin an exercise program. Note: Of the two extremes not moving is far worse, because it is highly unlikely that you will overtrain yourself, plus it’s really hard to do. #nojudgement #behealthy #bestrong #behappy #pilates #clinicalpilates #pilatesgoldcoast #australia #goldcoast #robina

Change doesn’t happen overnight—it’s all about taking it one step at a time. Every small choice you make for your health and personal growth adds up to something amazing. Keep moving forward—you’re on the right path. 🍃 . . . . #positivebody #beyou #behealthy #bestrong #pilates #clinicalpilates #pilatesaustralia #goldcoast #robina #pilatesgoldcoast

The world has no issues telling us we need to look a certain way I like to challenge what the world has to say on this. I like to think of people as individuals who are all different We all have a certain shape that has a say in the way our outward appearance is. It doesn’t determine the whole picture, but the general picture. On top of our bony structure lay our tissues. Our muscles also determine our outward appearance. Some people have muscle fibres that bulk up more readily, some have muscle fibres that are less bulky. But this doesn’t mean that the bulkier muscle tissued person is stronger, nor does it mean that they are going to look like lifters. Lifters look like lifters because they lift….A LOT. It takes a ton of work to look like a body builder. An elite Marathoner doesn’t want to look like a lifter, because they need a different frame to run the marathon. But, that doesn’t mean they aren’t strong or that they don’t lift. It’s good to be strong if you’re going to run distance. It helps your body function well during endurance events. But, looking like a lifter or a marathoner doesn’t need to be anyone’s ideal. Looking like you, and looking like you are healthy is probably the best way to approach our modern issues with body image. Trying for extremes takes a lot of work, and if that’s your thing I won’t stand in your way. But, I feel that doing your best, knowing that you’re putting in the effort to look after your health way more important. So in a world full of clones Just be you #positivebody #beyou #behealthy #bestrong #pilates #clinicalpilates #pilatesaustralia #goldcoast #robina

Have you heard about our PNOĒ metabolic testing system? It measures your metabolism and respiratory parameters during exercise. It provides detailed insights into how efficiently the body utilises oxygen and fuels like carbohydrates and fats during physical activity. This system analyses your breath and heart at both rest and active states. This is why we now have our amazing exercise bike. The PNOĒ system will allow us to find out important health measures that will allow us to individualise your training even more. This will give us important information such as how well your breathing oxygenates your brain and muscles when resting and active. It will also be able to tell us important factors where we can make change that will help us, like what exercises we can do more of to improve our bodies strength, cardio fitness, longevity (health-span) and most importantly feel great so we can live well. We also have the added benefit of being able to order a tailor made 3 month dietary plan based on your needs, preferences, allergies and diet lifestyle. You will also receive information on what the best times of day are best to consume your meals. This is valuable information not only because we are what we eat, but good health is only supported by a good nutritious diet. Get in contact for more information and book your session with us. #pnoeaustralia #pnoetest #pnoetraining #pnoe #pilatesgoldcoast #goldcoast #goldcoastaustralia

How to do graded exercise Increasing strength & mobility is important for our bodies. Gradually increasing our resistance load & reps is the best way to ensure we continue to keep ourselves working towards our goals or in good condition. We can’t jump from using a light weight to a really heavy one without doing the work in-between. That’s why we have to do graded exercise. #clinicalpilates #pilates #fearlessmovement #movement #fitness #gradedexercise #workout #stronger #resistanceworkout #fitnessmotivation #pilatesstudio #pilateslife #health #wellness

Ever thought about strength & what it means to you? I must admit that there was a time when I didn’t think about how strong I was & how being strong would help my, body, mind & overall health. That was until I got really really sick. So sick that looking after my two young kids was really hard. I knew it wasn’t normal. I knew that I needed help. My GP said. “Do something now, make changes to increase your health, before it gets worse.” So incrementally, I made changes. I got stronger, healthier & much much happier. Want this for you? Comment below #clinicalpilates #pilates #fearless #movement #makechange #education #healthychange #fitness #pilateslovers #workout #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #fitness #motivation #pilatesstudio #pilateslife #health #wellness #body #mind #overallhealth #stronger #healthier #happier

You can’t make gains if you aways do the same. We like routine right? I know I do. But, the thing is, if you’re always doing the same workout, not changing resistance or reps. Not adding to the routine. The routine becomes second nature. Feels good right? Because it’s familiar. But, it won’t help you gain in mobility or strength. To make gains with exercise you have to mix it up a bit. Working with your trainer will ensure you make the gains you want to, so you can achieve your goals. #clinicalpilates #pilates #fearlessmovement #movement #makechange #education #healthychange #fitness #pilateslovers #workout #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #fitnessmotivation #pilatesstudio #pilateslife #health #wellness

🌱 Embrace the challenges, for they shape you into the strongest, most resilient version of yourself. Keep going—Happy Monday 🍃 . . . #pilatesgoldcoast #pilates #autralia #goldcoast #pilatesworkout #beingstrong #keepstrong #keepgoing #journey