Pilates with Mario-Reformer & Mat in South Waikato

11/04/2026

🫁 1. Breathing Helps Stabilise Your Trunk
When you breathe into your ribs and upper back (instead of letting your belly rise), your deep core muscles can stay switched on.
This area is called your Powerhouse — it’s the group of muscles that protect your lower back and help you move with control.
If you take a big belly breath, the tummy lifts and the core switches off.
When the core switches off, the lower back has to work harder, which can lead to discomfort or injury.

✋ 2. Try This
Sit or stand with your hands on the sides of your ribcage.
• Inhale: Feel your ribs widen sideways and into your back
• Exhale: Feel your ribs draw back together
• Goal: Keep the belly as still as possible

11/04/2026

New to Pilates? Here’s the breathing made easy.
🧘‍♀️ Yoga: Belly rises and falls.
🤸‍♀️ Pilates: Belly stays still, ribs do the moving.
Pilates breathing helps:
✔️ Support your spine
✔️ Activate your core
✔️ Keep your movement controlled and safe
Place your hands on your ribs, breathe wide, and let the core stay steady.
You’ll get the hang of it quickly.

21/03/2026

21/03/2026

🌿 1:1 Reformer Pilates in Putāruru — Now Available
If you’ve been wanting to build strength, improve mobility, or simply move with more confidence, I’m now offering private Reformer Pilates sessions right here in Putāruru.
These sessions are fully personalised — perfect for beginners, those returning from a break, or anyone wanting focused guidance and proper technique.
💪 What you get:
• One‑on‑one coaching
• Tailored programming for your goals
• Supportive, calm environment
• Technique‑focused training to help you move better and feel stronger
💲 $70 per session
📞 Text or call: 0204‑1088888
Flexible times available.
If you’re ready to start or want to know more, send me a message and we’ll get you booked in.

15/03/2026

🔥 Braised Leg Workout

15/03/2026

Reformer Pilates is a gentle, low‑impact form of exercise that uses a moving carriage, springs, and straps to help you build strength, improve posture, and move with better control. It’s especially helpful for beginners and older adults because the machine supports your body while still giving you a safe, effective workout.
In this introduction, you’ll learn:
• How the reformer works
• What each part of the machine does
• How to lie down, set up, and move safely
• Basic movements like footwork, leg presses, and gentle core activation
• How the springs change resistance to make exercises easier or harder
The goal of this intro is to help you feel comfortable, confident, and safe before your first class. You don’t need any experience — just watch, follow along, and get familiar with the machine at your own pace.

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14/03/2026

“Pushing the core past comfort.”
Slow, precise, and deliberate, forcing the muscles to work instead of relying on momentum.

12/03/2026

Introduction to Reformer Pilates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxggoPcdyo

12/03/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkHFcSbHPQk
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