XEN STUDIOS SMALL GROUP CLASSES

A Reformer Class provides a whole body workout with all  the benefits of weight-bearing exercise while increasing fitness and  strength, improving flexibility,  as well as muscle endurance, posture  and balance."

One  of the original pieces of equipment designed by Joseph Pilates, the  Reformer is popular with good reason. The carefully calibrated springs  provide tension which in turn gives you a whole body workout with all  the benefits of weight-bearing exercise while increasing fitness and  strength, improving flexibility,  as well as muscle endurance, posture  and balance.

The flow of a Pilates Reformer workout, and the endless variations in exercises and routines make each and every session fun. 

At  XEN, we keep our classes small so that you get the most out of each and  every workout.  In each Reformer class we have a maximum of  4 clients so  whether you have existing injuries, are a a beginner or are wanting a  challenge our experienced instructors are able to adapt and customise  the exercises for you.

In   10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a   difference, and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body"  - Joseph  Pilates

Our Strong Bones and Balance class targets osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone density, balance and general overall mobility.  

This  very popular class is structured to help you gain confidence and  strength in your body by improving your balance and bone density. 

Looking  after  one's bones is not just about building the healthiest bones  possible,  it's also about making sure the muscles that protect and help  to move  those bones are strong enough, mobile enough and provide  sufficient  balance to help us protect those bones.
 

While weight-bearing  exercises can assist with bone density, that's not  enough. Maintaining a  good posture will ensure that our bones are  loaded the way nature  intended, and building stability and balance will  go a long way toward  preventing falls and the potentially bad bone  breakages and fractures  that follow.
 

Pilates is the one form of exercise that address all  of these issues,  which makes it ideal for young and old, fit and  unfit..and essential  for anyone with osteoporosis and related  conditions.

The classes are fun and enjoyable and target all the essential muscle  groups in order for you to get stronger and see real results in  improving your balance.  With no more than 6 people in a class,  you  will get a focused,  purposeful session that uses the full range of  traditional Pilates equipment  - not just the reformer.

Come along and give our Strong Bones and Balance class a try - your body (and bones) will thank you.

 Our  Healthy Hips class focuses on hip mobility and correct muscle  recruitment. This not only protects the joint, but also significantly  reduces or eliminates the associated pain. 

Hip  pain is a common issue amongst most adults – irrespective of age,  health or fitness level. In fact some of the back and leg issues we have  are also related to our hips. 

Unlike  most other joints, the hip needs to recruit and coordinate four sides  ..all of which are major muscle groups-- in order to move These are   hamstrings quads, glutes, and abdominals. Our bodies naturally try to  compensate for a weakness or imbalance in any of these by relying on the  “strongest member of the group”. This leads not only to instability in  the hip and pelvis but also very often to over extension which causes  pain in the hips and other parts of the body. 

This  class is suitable for those who have had hip replacements, those who  are preparing for or concerned about future hip replacements and those  of us who end up with pain in our hips or back because of the tightness  of this joint.

Mat Pilates is a low impact, full-body workout that uses your own weight as resistance to tone every muscle in your body, improve flexibility, posture, endurance and even fat-burning.

Mat Pilates builds long, strong muscles because of the very specific way each of the exercises is performed. It is a wonderful way to improve stability, balance, flexibility, endurance, fitness, oevrall tone and that wonderfully stress-relieving mind-body connection.

A flat abdomen is one of the most talked about natural results of Mat Pilates because the exercises all emphasise core  strength and correct skeletal alignment.  In addition to the aesthetic benefits,  learning how to effectively use those  deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back not only teaches you how to draw on your body's "Powerhouse", but also how to do so without injuring your back or over-using the wrong muscles (the most common cause of pain and injury).

Our Mat class are graded so that you build your strength and ability before progressing to the next level