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Are you looking for an effective way to strengthen your core muscles without having to hit the gym? Well we have the answer…Pilates. This low-impact form of exercise focuses on...

Pilates has been around for nearly a century, and in that time, it has been used and recommended for numerous purposes. From rehabilitation for injuries and chronic pain, to improving...

The Pilates ball or small ball is used in barre to encourage extra engagement of specific muscles. There are dozens of ways it can be used, so it’s hard to...

Let’s get right to the point; this question has no, simple answer! Contrary to what many believe, Reformer is not some new fad invented by way of Mat Pilates, nor...

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work like that! Keep reading so we can set the record straight.  You may often hear or see information surrounding weight loss such as calorie deficits...

When you hear ‘barre’ as someone totally new to it, what do you think? Graceful ballerinas prancing around the studio making the workout look effortless and easy… Not something for...

We’ve covered famous #BarreBosses and celebrity Yogis, now it’s time for Pilates to shine! Here’s 10 celebrities who have practiced, and/or swear by a Pilates workout: 1. Lady Gaga Along...

Another Glenelg Yogi in the Aleenta Club, Jenny has been bringing her nurturing classes to our studio for 4+ years. Jenny completed her teacher training in 2014, and has her...

As beginners in fitness, we sometimes associate advancing a workout with using more equipment or holding heavier weights, which can often feel unobtainable. But the truth is, there are simple...

Using light hand weights in your workouts can offer a range of benefits, including: Increased muscular endurance: Light weights are perfect for performing high-repetition exercises that challenge your muscles to...

After their very first event last year,  Wellness Wander are back with another weekend packed full of events and activities in the Adelaide Hills… and this time, Aleenta Health Club is...

Resistance bands can be a great addition to barre exercises, as they can help to provide creativity and layers in exercises as well challenge your muscles in new ways. Here...