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Beginner Pilates Reformer Essentials Course Tuesdays from 16th March at 5.45PM with Paula Thursdays from 25th March at 6.45PM with Ryan Cost: $80 for Members, 4 sessions $120 for Non Members, 4 sessions Enrol at reception or enquire on 8088.8800 BUY ONLINE NOW

		At first sight, the Pilates Reformer Bed can be an intimidating looking piece of equipment. Gears, straps, springs and pulleys! Despite the somewhat ‘medieval look’, the Reformer Bed is actually an amazingly elegant machine. The Reformer Bed provides an effective exercise resistance that allows the participant to exercise with a right body alignment, and core stability. After this course you will feel much more comfortable when you attend your first Pilates Reformer Bed class. WHAT IS PILATES REFORMER? The Pilates Reformer is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises focused on the development of a healthy body, a healthy mind and eventually a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. Pilates Reformer is an extension of the Pilates mat class. Pilates Reformer Bed uses a series of springs to provide resistance to the workout. The key of Pilates Reformer is ‘internal awareness’ of how to perform the exercise rather than physical effort. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES REFORMER? Increases core strength and stability Increases body awareness. Improves performance in sports (golf, skiing, skating etc.) Longer, leaner muscles (less bulk, more freedom of movement). Injury prevention and balances strength & flexibility. WHY PILATES REFORMER? The Pilates Reformer helps the participant to establish torso stability and postural alignment while working peripheral limbs in a range of motion. The adjustable springs allow for progressive resistance, which helps to lengthen and strengthen the muscles rather than building bulk. Pilates Reformer is an effective, no-impact stretching and toning workout that is friendly to the joints. HOW LONG BEFORE I SEE RESULTS? The key to master Pilates is to practice frequently. You won’t master Pilates Reformer over night. As a guide for an average active person is: 10 classes in 1 month: You should just start to understand and feel confident. 20 classes in 2 months: You should be feeling good. 30 classes in 3 months: You are certainly on your way, feeling great and maintaining the benefits. This will vary depending on each individual and other factors such as the number of classes you take each week, whether they are private or group classes, whether they participate in other physical activities, and whether they have any existing injuries.

Kettle Bell Courses Tuesdays from 9th March at 6.30PM Instructor : Michelle Dean Cost : Members $100, 4 sessions Non Members $150, 4 sessions Enrol at reception or call 8088.8800 BUY ONLINE NOW

		Bottom line is, if you’re a male or female and want to look good naked, Kettlebells will sculpt your body, define your muscles and boost your performance. Join the fitness craze that will have you looking your best in no time. Train like an athlete, irrespective of your fitness level, age or ability. Unlike other workouts, Kettlebell training improves strength, cardio, agility, balance, power and concentration all at the same time. To start your Kettlebell program you can do one or both of the following options: Join the Kettlebell 2 week Orientation Course - 4 sessions over 2 weeks 1. You will learn the first series of exercisers and their progressions. At the fourth and final session, you will be presented with a wrist band that identifies you as being a V Club Kettlebell user. Upon completion of the course you will be permitted to use the Kettlebells in your own training anytime you wish You will be guided by V Clubs most senior Kettlebell trainers Your name will go on the KB Board displayed on the gym floor where you can regularly record your weights and progressions. Course Cost: introductory offer of $100. 2. Sign up with a Personal Trainer. Leave your details at reception and a Kettlebell specialist trainer will contact you within 24 hours.

Yoga Workshops with Kelli Next workshop information coming soon. Instructor : Kelli Cost : $50 Enrol at reception or call 8088.8800
		Workshop 1. Alignment “The highest expression of an asana occurs when the instrument of the body is optimally aligned, the action is strong and balanced and the attitude is spiritually pure and powerful.” In this first workshop, students will learn the physical alignment principles of the most frequently taught postures, so they can begin moving their bodies into their ideal blueprint for growth and expansion. When the physical body is aligned, the connective tissue becomes stronger, more resilient, and increases in flexibility, while the internal circulation, including prana, increases, and the overall flow of body energies is increased. Students will learn how to connect to their potency by finding the balance between stability and freedom in their bodies, and expressing their attitude and inherent beauty in each asana. Workshop 2. Arm Balancing and Inversions Beginning with an hour of heart and hip opening practice, this workshop will flow into arm balances and inversions. The students will build up strength, warmth and openness before venturing to turn their worlds’ upside down (literally). Apprehension usually cloaks these asanas, as students tend to feel overwhelmed by their complexity and the lack of time in a regular class situation to completely break them down step by step. Having the time to unravel the mysteries of how to get into postures like crow, kundinyasana and handstand will dissolve the student’s fear (which is what normally limits them way beyond physical capacity) and give them the confidence to believe in their boundless potential. Additionally, the partner work they’ll participate them will allow them to go deeper than they would be capable of on their own. Workshop 3. Finding the Celebration and Joy in Your Practice This workshop will focus on teaching the students to find the good, the joy, and the brightness in their yoga asana and body/mind/heart experience. Building on the foundations taught in Workshop #1, they will move from basic physical alignment and the balance of stability and freedom to the beauty of self-expression and shining out in each asana. Learning to illuminate yourself and hug to hug in so you can expand out completely transforms your experience of your body in your practice - through expressing radiance, the student learns they are powerful enough to choose their perception on life, that they can choose to focus on the beauty and wholeness in the experience instead of on their limitations or any struggle experienced. Workshop 4. Backbending & Hip-Opening This workshop will begin with a heart and hip opening practice, moving into back bends and a restorative hip-opening sequence at the end. As with the previous workshops, the postures’ basic principles of alignment will be taught, as well as the concepts of illumination and whole-heartedness. The students will learn how to soften the heart energetically to help the physical unfolding. Workshop 5. Pranayama, Yin & Meditation This workshop will begin with basic breath exercises, such as alternate nostril breathing, continue into a yin practice to open the shoulders, neck, hips, hamstrings and spine and finish with a half hour guided meditation. The students will gain enough knowledge on basic pranayama and meditation that they can develop a self practice.

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