Studio news

Extended studio hours

We are very excited about extending our studio operating hours. In 2008, we will open on Tuesdays and Monday nights. This means the studio will now operate 6 full days per week and up to 3 evenings.

Credit card fees

Thank you to all of our clients who pay so promptly for their sessions. We are sure you agree that our credit card facility has made this much easier for you. Unfortunately, because of increasing bank charges, we will now have to charge a 2.5% surcharge on all credit card charges.

Reminder cancellation policy

Our studio has become a great little space full of dedicated clients. As it becomes tricky to find available appointments, please respect our 24-hour cancellation policy, as we will be adhering to our cancellation policy and the cost of the session will be charged if insufficient time is given to cancel an appointment.

Winners of the completed attendance card competition

• Pam Holland - won a free semi-private studio session
• Suzy Maclean - won a free semi-private studio session
• Lyndall Dyer – won a pair of Pilates socks
• Cheryl Ingram – won a complimentary pass to “A Perfect Mind”

Could above lucky clients, please call Vicki at the studio on 9975 7766 to arrange your prizes.

Osteoporosis — are you at risk?

Osteoporosis is prevalent in our society in both men and women and we would like to encourage all of our participants to consider the following.

Please speak with your doctor and schedule a bone density test if you fall into any of the categories below:

• You are over the age of 40
• You are menopausal
• You no longer have your periods
• Your mother or father had osteoporosis
• You are over the age of 30 and are a Vegan

A bone density test is not evasive and will ensure you are doing the right movements for your body. Your bones hold you upright and keep you moving so look after them.

Hints to prevent osteoporosis for your siblings

Ensure your children have 3 serves of calcium a day. If they are lactose intolerant, ensure they have calcium supplementation.

Keep doing weight bearing exercises — Pilates is excellent for this, of course!

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is achieved. Goals are dreams with deadlines.” ~ Doanna Scharf Hunt

Kimberley's message

As we approach the special Christmas Holiday Season, remember to take care of your body and keep space in your mind for relaxation and reflection. Stay true to your beliefs and smile during the bustling times. We encourage you to keep moving and remember to move a little more during the eating festivities so there isn’t a battle after the celebrations are finished.

Recent Polestar conference

Heather, Krystle and myself attended the Polestar Pilates International Conference. I was fortunate enough to be asked to present in the conference and this was a privilege that I thoroughly enjoyed. We were inspired (a word I don’t use lightly) by Lollita San Migue,l who is a 74 year old doing a better teaser, hundred and rollover than many teenagers!. She was flexible, strong and held herself with grace and pure elegance. We also had a lot of fun with presenters from Italy, and South America who had us moving with zest and enthusiasm. Thank you to our studio clients whom we had to reschedule appointments with; we know that you will be glad we did when you see some of our exciting repertoire.

Staff news

I will be sharing Saturdays with Mum, oops Heather and Jess throughout Term 4. I hope you can join us. Jess has decided to return to Adelaide. We wish her well and will miss her. Nikky is pregnant with number 2 baby, but has promised she will return when she can manage her beautiful family and Pilates. Jan is teaching in Willoughby for us, so if you would like to enjoy Jan's magic, look at the timetable for venue and times. Kystle has completed her Critical Reasoning course, which equips her for rehabilitation. Congratulations Kystle you are very gifted at what you do!

We, the staff of Pilates Room would like to thank you all for choosing Pilates as part of your wellness program and look forward to working with you.

Important dates to remember - mark your diary now!

Christmas Party

When: Friday, 14th December
Time: 7.30 pm
Where: Rampaii’s Thai Restaurant
Ralston Avenue, Belrose
Please join us to celebrate the festive season. Cost: $28 per person BYO

Christmas Holiday Classes

Tuesday nights: 7:00 pm
Bambara Hall, Belrose
January 8th through January 22nd

Saturday mornings: 9:00 am
Bambara Hall, Belrose
January 5th through January 19th

Cost: 3 classes for $40 or $15 per class casually

2008 Classes

Term 1 Mat Classes: 
Monday, February 4th to Saturday, April 12th
Cost: 10 week term $135

Easter break:
Friday, March 21st to Monday, March 24th

Term 2 Mat Classes:
Monday, April 28th to Saturday, July 5th

Term 3 Mat Classes:
Monday, July 21st to Saturday, September 27th

Special offers

Mat classes — Mat classes keep you coordinated, flexible, agile, fit and healthy, so invite a friend and you will both receive $5 off your Term 1 membership card.

Cardio sessions — Get fit with our in-house personal trainer Mark. This awesome outdoor boxing and cardio workout is suitable for all fitness levels and will compliment your Pilates workouts. The cost is $20 per session for prepayment or $160 for the remainder of the term. Casual rate is $30 per session.

Merchandise for sale —

• Pilates socks now available for purchase at the Pilates Room Studio. They come in a wonderful variety of colours and are fantastic. They are reasonably priced at $15 each.
   
• Pilates Rollers are also sold at the Pilates Room Studio for $60 for assistance with your home exercises.
   
• A limited amount of “Pilates Trilogy” DVD is available and selling at the special price of $25 each until stock lasts.

Recipe of the month — Summer Frittata

Try this delicious Frittata for a warm summer evening dinner. It's great served warmed or cold with a green salad.

You will need:

• 8 – 10 eggs
• ¼ cup of cream (or healthy substitute Light Carnation Milk)
• ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup of grated tasty cheese
• 2 potatoes
• 1 sweet potato
• Red or green capsicum
• 100g baby spinach
• 1 Spanish onion
• Chopped bacon or pancetta (approx 1 cup)
• Punnet of cherry tomatoes sliced in half

Chop bacon and fry lightly with onion and capsicum. Add spinach to onion mixture and cook until it has wilted. Remove from heat and stir through tomatoes Pierce potatoes and sweet potatoes and cook in microwave until tender, cool, then slice into narrow pieces. Lightly grease a lasagna dish and lay ½ of the potatoes and sweet potatoes on the bottom and then top with half of the onion mixture. Repeat. Whisk together the eggs and cream and gently pour this mixture over the potatoes and onion, Mix the cheeses together and top and place in the oven until set approx 40 minutes.

Upcoming instructor courses

For more information and bookings, please contact us.