If you are a complete beginner, we always recommend you do a 1:1 private session so that the instructor can discuss your health and wellbeing, and your goals and then do an assessment on your body and your specific needs, creating a specific plan for your body. It is also a good opportunity to introduce you to the different Pilates apparatus. Then, any class which begins with “beginner” is the one for you. At Powerhouse Pilates we have beginner reformer, beginner tower and beginner mat classes which cater for people who have never done Pilates before. The pre/postnatal mixes equipment classes and mixed equipment classes are also designed to cater for complete beginners.

Levels:

Beginner – for complete beginners
Beyond Basics – for people who have done a number of beginner classes and are ready to take on more of a challenge. Intermediate/Advanced – for people who have gone through both beginner and beyond basics and know they are ready to be really challenged.
*Please ensure you do not book beyond basics or intermediate/advanced until you have
done a number of beginners classes*

The equipment classes were created to add resistance to the class by using springs. This helps to target specific weaknesses and we use specific props to balance out your body and any misalignment. On the mat, you use your body weight as your resistance. You may find that the equipment offers you more support, especially as a beginner. In short, use both. For optimal results, I recommend using the mat, tower and reformer to feel and see the the difference in your body.

The benefits of doing Pilates are endless but here are the main ones:

• Improved flexibility
• Improved posture
• Improved pelvic floor strength
• Better coordination and balance.
• Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
• Improved concentration and body awareness
• Increased lung capacity and circulation as a result of deep breathing
• Increase in muscle strength and tone
• Balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
• Improved spinal strength and stabilization of your spine
• De-stress and improved relaxation.

While Pilates primarily focuses on strength, flexibility, and posture, it can contribute to weight loss indirectly. Regular practice can improve muscle tone, increase metabolism, and enhance overall fitness.

Yes, Pilates includes exercises specifically designed to engage and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises can be beneficial for both men and women, especially for improving bladder control and supporting the lower back.

Powerhouse Pilates studio is a fully equipped Classical Studio. The equipment is as follows:

5 reformers
5 towers
9 leather mats
Foam rollers
Spine correctors
Foot corrector
Toes correctors
Magic circles
Thera bands
Hand weights and Pilates balls

All equipment classes i.e reformer, tower, mixed equipment – on a “pay as you go” basis are €26 Inc 13.5% VAT and all mat classes are €17 Inc 13.5% VAT. Private sessions 1:1 are €55 and 21 are €80. You can buy a 10-pack of equipment classes (with no expiry) for €234.29 Inc 13.5% VAT which gives you 10% off. You can buy a 10-pack of mat classes (with no expiry) for €153.23 Inc 13.5% VAT  which gives you 10% off.