"Develop a strong, supple, balanced body?"
Affordable, friendly, Group Pilates Classes - Enjoy improved flexibility and a great sense of well-being...
"Develop strength, muscle tone and correct posture"
SERVICES
Welcome to
Pilates Precision
Discover a New You!
Get involved to discover a healthier you using a method of physical and mental exercise involving stretches and breathing that focus on strengthening the abdominal core.
With qualified instructors with over 8 years experience we can teach you the correct practices to make the most out of your Pilates session.
About Us
Pilates Precision is operated by qualified Pilates instructor Carmel Lui
Who we are
After working in the Fitness Industry for 10 years, I felt dissatisfied with the constant pounding of joints in the feet, ankles and knees from aerobics classes. Coming from a classically trained dance background I welcomed the no-impact Pilates Method. I was attracted to the Technique as I could see any age group or fitness level could be catered for and operating from local community halls was a more comfortable atmosphere than the intimidating "gym scene". I was impressed by The Pilates Method as it could cater to the unfit, overweight or elderly participant right through to an elite level athlete.
Through years of teaching many classes each week, I have developed a teaching style to motivate, encourage and inspire all participants at any fitness level. I sincerely care about bringing out the best in my class participants by guiding them through exercises that are within their capabilities, effective, safe, yet challenging. I am continually inspired by the improvement I witness in clients posture, strength and abilities. Also the way they move becomes more graceful and level of self confidence improves.
At any age you can improve your sense of wellbeing and don't have to give into the aches and pains that a majority of the population see as a natural part of ageing.... Grow Old Gracefully!
Testimonials
"We have been attending Carmel's Pilates classes since 2004. Regular weekly classes have improved our flexibility, strength and overall fitness.
We find that with Carmel's expert instruction and demonstration, these classes are always enjoyable yet challenging.
A Pilates class with Carmel is one of the most beneficial hours of your week!"
Jo & Greg Bowden
"I am a devotee of Pilates and have been attending two classes per week with Carmel for approximately eight years – one fit ball and the other a floor class.
Apart from the social enjoyment, the benefits of these classes for me include a feeling of well being, good posture, body awareness, good muscle tone and I always leave the class feeling more energised. I would recommend Pilates Precision to anyone who wishes to enjoy the above mentioned benefits."
Lyn @ Carindale
"I am a 60 year old male and have participated in Carmel’s Pilates classes for five years. Pilates has enabled me to rid myself of lower back pain, and given me a general feeling of well being.
I feel longer, leaner and much more flexible and wished I had discovered Pilates many years earlier. I highly recommend Pilates Precision to all."
Rod
"After a hectic day at work, it’s great to go to Pilates and switch off while concentrating on your mind-body connection. It really helps to clear your head and relax you.
Carmel offers different skill levels in her classes so you can work as hard as you like – I try to give the harder levels a try and am surprised at how quickly I have progressed.
Two terms of Pilates with Carmel coupled with a balanced diet has transformed my body – I can’t believe the difference that it has made! After two children, I never thought that I would have a flat stomach again – thanks Carmel – I feel 10 years younger!"
Jodie (41yo)
"This is will be my fourth year coming to Precision Pilates and working with both Carmel and Karen. Both are exceptionally professional and show concern for your individual well-being during Pilates as well as knowing you well enough to push you further each week.
I love seeing the changes in my body after I come week after week - particularly in relation to my flexibilty, strength and precision with particular Pilates moves. For me just one class a week is enough to keep me feeling strong and toned and it is a credit to the attention to detail you gain from both Karen and Carmel's classes.
I thoroughly enjoy coming to this little community of lovers of Pilates and feel healthier and stronger for coming each week - Pilates has become part of my life and what I do."
Jemima
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Pilates
The Pilates Method is a safe, non-impact body conditioning exercise technique to develop a strong, centred, flexible and balanced body.
The benefits
- Tones and strengthens abdominal muscles - giving you a firmer and flatter stomach.
- Provides you with the stretching benefits of a yoga class and the strengthening benefits of a gym routine.
- Improves posture - you will appear taller and more confident.
- Develop the control, balance and strength of a gymnast or ballerina.
- Diminish lower back pain! - improves support of the lower back muscles.
- Increases flexibility - enjoy stretching your entire body.
- Increase vitality! Eliminate nagging back pain and enjoy life.
- Increase bone density.
Pilates origin
The Pilates Method is a safe, non-impact body conditioning exercise technique to develop a strong, centred, flexible and balanced body.
Josef Humbertus Pilates was born in 1880 near Dusseldorf, Germany. He grew up suffering rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever. Like so many who have gone on to excel in the area of physical achievement and innovation, Pilates became obsessed with the frailties of the human body and was determined to overcome his own afflictions. As a teenager, he became skilled in gymnastics, skiing and skin-diving. His determination and application to work his body to better health meant that at 14, he was not only studying the musculature of the body, he was also able to pose for anatomical drawings. He studies also included Eastern forms of exercise and merging these with the Western physical studies, the Pilates Method was born. Josef Pilates named this method "Contrology".
In 1912 Josef went to England where he became a boxer, circus performer and a self-defence instructor. When World War 1 erupted, he was incarcerated in Lancaster on the Isle of Man, with other German nationals, as "enemy aliens". During this time, many of his compatriots, following his exercise regime, emerged unscathed by an influenza epidemic that had swept the nation killing thousands. Those in the camp, who were disabled by their war-time diseases, soon discovered the benefits of having Joe within their midst. His innovative style helped him devise the forerunner of today's equipment. Joe would remove the bedsprings from beneath the beds and attach them to the walls above the patient's bed. In this manner they were able to exercise while lying down. Not only could his "patients" remain stable, despite whatever injuries they may have had, they were also able to mobilise themselves, strengthen their muscles and emerge fitter and healthier than if these simple procedures were not available to them. When the War ended, Pilates returned to Germany where he continued to develop his work.
In 1926 Joe decided to immigrate to the United States, as he felt his ideals did not match those of the new German army. On the journey across the Atlantic, he met Clara, a nurse, who was to become his wife. "We talked to much about health and the need to keep the body healthy, we decided to open a physical fitness studio", said Clara. This was when his teachings became known to the dance world and embraced by it with great fervor.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Teacher Profiles
Carmel Lui
- 9 years of RAD classical ballet to Elementary Level
- Group Fitness Instructor 1993
- Actively involved in the Fitness Industry teaching a wide range of classes including aerobics, step classes, aqua aerobics, cycling classes, boxacise circuit training 1993-2004
- Trained with the Pilates Institute of Australasia in April 2003
- Started Pilates Precision Floor Classes in March 2004 and continue to enjoy teaching this effective exercise method today
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